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Lunar New Year

If you’re getting in a take away to celebrate the Lunar New Year, these are our favourite Asian food pairings.

Spring Rolls + no.1 sparkling white

Kick off the evening with our No.1 Sparkling White and spring rolls. Its dry edge cuts through the oil on this light appetizer.

chow mein + No.2 sparkling rosÉ

No.2 Sparkling Rosé is great with a veggie or meat chow mein.

Sweet & Sour + No.3 RosÉ

Our No.3 Rosé is a light dry wine, that will pair well with any sweet and sour dish. The dryness helps cut through the sweetness of the sauce.

Dim Sum + no. 4 white

Try our No.4 White with dim sum and soy sauce. The dry white wine will help balance out the saltiness of the soy sauce.

PEKING DUCK + no.5 red

Who doesn’t love crispy duck? Our No.5 Red pairs well with the plum sauce and this rich meat!

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Get together

It’s time for a get together… here are some food and wine pairing ideas for when you’re hosting that dinner party!

Tempura prawns + no.1 sparkling white

Kick off the evening with our No.1 Sparkling White and tempura prawns with an aioli dip, to make a tasty, light appetizer.

Burrata & grilled peaches + No.2 sparkling rosÉ

No.2 Sparkling Rosé is great with fruit. So pairing it up with a creamy burrata and adding some grilled peaches will complement this canned wine.

Sorbet + No.3 RosÉ

Our No.3 Rosé is a light dry wine, that will pair well with any flavour sorbet. It will just enhance all the fruity flavours on offer for a lighter dessert.

Thai green curry + no. 4 white

Our No.4 White pairs well with a Thai green curry. The creamy coconut with hints of spice go well with this dry white wine!

Beef bourguignon + no.5 red

Fancy serving a satisfying and hearty meal? Pair our No.5 Red with a bowl of beef bourguignon and mash! Making it a very special dish!

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Party time

It’s party time! Here is our guide of wine and party snack pairings, making you the hostess with the mostess!

crostinis + no.1 sparkling white

Little crostini breads with all the toppings! Our No.1 Sparkling White is bubbly, crisp and light which will go perfectly with them!

saltY crisps + No.2 sparkling rosÉ

Crisps is an all time party food snack! No party would be a party without them! Just some ready salted crisp go well with our No.2 Sparkling Rosé.

jalapeÑo poppers + No.3 RosÉ

Our No.3 Rosé is a light dry wine, that will pair well with the earthy tones of grilled jalapeño peppers. Top them with bacon, cheese, ham or eat them on their own.

samosas + no. 4 white

Our No.4 White is the perfect drink to complement the aromatic spices and flavours of a samosa.

mini sausage rolls + no.5 red

King of a savoury snack. And our No.5 Red is a perfect pairing. And for the vegetarians a spinach and feta roll will also work wonders.

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Smokin’ Hot

Here is our Smokin’ Hot BBQ wine pairing guide, for all those summer weekends coming up!

chocolate marshmallow banana + no.1 sparkling white

Our No.1 Sparkling White is bubbly, crisp and light which cut through the chocolate, banana and marshmallows!

Hot dogs + No.2 sparkling rosÉ

Our No.2 Sparkling Rosé is great with a classic BBQ fav. It’s one hell of a Hot diggity dog!

Smores + No.3 RosÉ

Our No.3 Rosé with a more is a perfect end to a great BBQ! The dry wine helps cut through the sweetness of the chocolate and marshmallows!

halloumi & veg kebabs + no. 4 white

Our No.4 White cuts through the saltiness of the halloumi and is light enough for the grilled veg.

beef burger + no.5 red

Red wine and red meat… you can’t go wrong. Our No.5 Red is perfect for beef burgers with all the trimmings!

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Plant pals

All our canned wines are vegan friendly, so they are the perfect plant pals if you’re doing Veganuary. Check out our guide below for the perfect pairings.

Dairy free pancakes + no.1 sparkling white

Who doesn’t love pancakes with honey and fruit? Our No.1 Sparkling White is bubbly, crisp and light which will go perfectly with them!

Raspberry & almond cake + No.2 sparkling rosÉ

Forget tea with cake! The tangy raspberries and the sweet almonds almonds really bring out the light berry flavours of our No.2 Sparkling Rosé.

Beetroot burger + No.3 RosÉ

Our No.3 Rosé is a light dry wine, that will pair well with the earthy tones of the beetroot. It will also cut through the creamy smashed avocado on top. A must for a summer BBQ session!

super salads + no. 4 white

Salads are fresh and full of flavour, just like our No.4 White. It’s the perfect drink to complement any salad combo. Just be careful with vinegar based dressings could throw the tastes off balance.

ratatouille + no.5 red

For a satisfying seasonal meal, pair a baked ratatouille dish with our smooth and fruit No.5 Red. It interacts with the tomatoes and vegetables in a very special way!

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Let’s have a meat cute

Cured meats, pâtés and wine… but which ones are to have a meat cute?
Let’s find out in our guide below which will hopefully help with the pairings!

Bresola + no.1 sparkling White

No.1 Sparkling White is light and crispy which compliments this very savoury and earthy snack.

Proscuitto + no.2 sparkling rosÉ

No.2 Sparkling Rosé is fruity and sweet. This compliments the saltiness of the prosciutto.

Chorizo + no.3 rosÉ

No.3 Rosé cuts through the slightly spicy, smokey paprika flavours.

Salami + No.4 white

Again, our No.4 White pairs perfectly with most cured meats with its clean crisp notes. We have paired this one with salami.

Cooked country ham + No. 5 Red

No.5 Red with some cooked country ham… top it off with a bit of chutney for all the salty and fruity flavours.

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Sip me baby one more time

Sip me baby one more time… Our cocktail guide shows just some of the amazing cocktails you can make with our cans of wine.

Earl grey Aquavit Spritz

No.1 Sparkling White and Earl Grey tea… two of the nations favourite drinks in one!

ROSÉ FRENCH 75

A classic and sophisticated cocktail using our No.2 Sparkling Rosé. Definitely a cocktail that is pretty in pink.

FrosÉ

One to cool you down in the summer… a frozen No.3 Rosé cocktail. Just think alcoholic slush puppy!

Mint & Citrus White Sangria

Sangria is delicate, refreshing, and sweet. This one is made with our No.4 White. Perfect to sip on as an afternoon drink.

Summer Sangria

A great way to enjoy our No.5 Red in the summer… ice cold and very fruity!

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To brie, or not to brie?

Cheese and wine… the perfect pairing. But to brie or not to brie and with that wine? Our guide below will hopefully help with some of the decision making!

Soft blue cheese + No.1 Sparkling White

No.1 Sparkling White pairs perfectly with a soft blue cheese as the sweetness helps cut through the sharpness.

Burrata & grilled peaches + No. 2 sparkling rosÉ

No.2 Sparkling Rosé is great with fruit. So pairing it up with a creamy burrata and adding some grilled peaches will complement this canned wine.

Feta + No.3 rosÉ

No.3 Rosé pairs perfectly with a feta. Being vegan doesn’t mean you miss out on feta cheese. Most supermarkets stock a great vegan feta.

Soft goats cheese + No.4 white

Our No.4 White pairs perfectly with a soft goats cheese. Creamy, tart and fruity. Delicious.

Aged Cheddar + NO. 5 RED

Our No.5 Red pairs perfectly with a crumbly aged cheddar cheese.

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Bottles… heavy, cumbersome & who forgot the corkscrew? You’ll have none of these issues with Amfora cans for your posh picnic. Taking up less space and weight in your cool box, hamper, rucksack or handbag… plus, no glasses are needed.

Olives & Feta + NO.1 sparkling white

No.1 Sparkling White is sweet and refreshing. Perfect for cutting through the salty flavours of the feta and olives.

Sweet Pastry & Cake + NO.2 sparkling rosÉ

No.2 Sparkling Rosé will go down nicely with sweet pastry or cake. One of our local pit stops to pick up a sweet treat is @lockdownbakehouselondon. Grab a bag full of small cakes & create your own posh al fresco afternoon tea.

Scotch Eggs + No.3 rosÉ

No.3 Rosé pairs perfectly with eggs. So why not get some proper scotch eggs from @cleaverslondon (not the dry sawdust ones from supermarkets!)

quiches & SAVOURY TARTS + No.4 white

Quiche me quick… our No.4 White pairs perfectly with quiches and savoury tarts. A favourite of ours is @cleaverslondon.

Gala Pie + No.5 red

The Gala Pie… a Brucey Bonus with the hard boiled egg running through the middle. A perfect paring is our No.5 Red.

So whether you’re heading to the common, a park for a posh picnic, head over to the shop and grab yourself a box of canned wine to take along.

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Breakfast in Bed

Treat your loved one to Breakfast in Bed this Valentine’s. Our guide will help you pair the perfect wine to breakfast.

Head over to the shop and grab yourself a box of canned wine to arrive in time for Valentine’s Day.

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