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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!

Cheesecake + Chenin blanc

Our guest wine West + Wilder Chenin Blanc is a light, floral white wine. This will enhance the flavours coming from the cheesecake.

Tiramisu + Frizzante

For dessert… Tiramisu, which pairs well with Scarpetta Frico Frizzante – which helps cut through the cream!

Stuffed mushrooms + lambrusco

The Scarpetta Frico Lambrusco pairs really well with stuffed mushrooms, which have a rich earthy taste.

Roasted Duck + Pinot noir

West + Wilder Pinot Noir is a fruit rich wine, which goes very well with roasted duck (or goose)! Serve with all the trimmings!

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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.

chicken satay sticks + Chenin blanc

Our guest wine West + Wilder Chenin Blanc is a light, floral white wine. Pair it with satay chicken and it will pair well with the sweet peanut flavour.

mozzarella sticks + Frizzante

Scarpetta Frico Frizzante with cheese is good at the best of times… make the cheese crispy and gooey and you’re winning.

pizza slices + lambrusco

The Scarpetta Frico Lambrusco with a slice of pizza… that’s what this wine was made for!

mixed olives + Pinot noir

West + Wilder Pinot Noir is a fruit rich wine, which compliments the saltiness and oiliness of the olives.

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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!

Mango Lime Grilled Chicken + Chenin blanc

Our guest wine West + Wilder Chenin Blanc is a light, floral white wine. Pair it with fruity chargrilled chicken and your mouth will be full of flavour!

grilled lemon shrimp + Frizzante

Put another shrimp on the barbie… Scarpetta Frico Frizzante with lemon garlic shrimps… you can’t go wrong with this combo!

stuffed mushrooms + lambrusco

The Scarpetta Frico Lambrusco pairs really well with stuffed mushrooms, which have a rich earthy taste.

smoked beef brisket + Pinot noir

West + Wilder Pinot Noir is a fruit rich wine, which goes very well with this smokey slow cooked dish! Great in a brioche bun!

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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!

falafel + Chenin blanc

Our guest wine West + Wilder Chenin Blanc is a light, floral white wine. Pair it with falafel and houmous and it will pair well with the aromatic flavours.

pizza + Frizzante

Scarpetta Frico Frizzante with vegan pizza… you can’t go wrong with this combo!

mac ‘n’ cheese + lambrusco

The Scarpetta Frico Lambrusco fruitiness cuts through the carbs and vegan cheese. You’ll want seconds of both.

sautéed mushrooms + Pinot noir

West + Wilder Pinot Noir is a fruit rich wine, which goes very well with a big helping of sautéed mushrooms and garlic on toast!

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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.

Chicken liver pâté + West & Wilder Chenin blanc

West + Wilder Chenin Blanc pairs delightfully with a chicken liver pâté. With it not being too strong, it allows the flavours of the wine to come out.

Smoked Lardo + Scarpetta frizzante

The light sparkling Scarpetta Frico Frizzante cuts through the fatty and smokey largo.

Sauccison + Scarpetta Lambrusco

Scarpetta Frico Lambrusco from North Eastern Italy naturally pairs excellently with most cured meats. We are very partial to having it with saucisson.

Duck pâté + West & Wilder Pinot noir

West & Wilder Pinot Noir needs a rich full flavoured darker meat. The fruitiness of the wine, brings out all the flavours of the duck pâté.

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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!

Saint Chenin

A West + Wilder Chenin Blanc and Elderflower liquor cocktail. It tastes very similar to a gin and tonic, making it a great alternative.

The Rhythm & Booze Cocktail

West + Wilder Pinot Noir in a cocktail… hell yeah! This is one punchy cocktail.

Classic Mimosa

Scarpetta Frico Frizzante with orange… a simple classic! You can’t go wrong with this boozy brunch cocktail.

Gin Lambrusco

This pretty two-toned drink is a gin based cocktail drizzled with Scarpetta Frico Lambrusco. What more could you ask for?

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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.

Parmigiano reggino + Scarpetta Lambrusco

Scarpetta Frico Lambrusco from North Eastern Italy naturally pairs excellently with parmigiano reggino. The fruity wine cuts through the salty cheese.

Brie & figs + Scarpetta frizzante

A light & creamy brie pairs with a sparkling Scarpetta Frico Frizzante. Add figs and honey and you have one delightful moment.

Gruyere + West & Wilder pinot noir

West + Wilder Pinot Noir goes perfectly with a gruyere cheese.

Cream Cheese + West & Wilder Chenin blanc

West + Wilder Chenin Blanc is a light, delicate wine and pairs really well with a cream cheese. Nothing too strong to allow the flavours of the wine to come out.

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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.

Sausage roll + Pinot Noir

A picnic classic… sausage rolls. King of a savoury snack. And the West + Wilder Pinot Noir is a perfect pairing. Gail’s Bakery do an amazing sausage roll. And for the vegetarians a spinach and feta roll.

Shushi + Chenin blanc

West + Wilder Chenin Blanc is a light, delicate wine and pairs really well with Asian foods, which is why we suggest Sushi. Available at Wasabi and Itsu.

bread & cheese + frizzante

One of our favourite deli’s for picnic supplies is @bayleyandsage. Specifically, all the cheese you can dream of; light & creamy tallegio to pair with a sparkling Scarpetta Frico Frizzante. Plus they have a great selection of fresh breads.

Being vegan doesn’t mean you miss out on tasty cheese, a full vegan cheese & cracker sharing feast from Honestly Tasty available to buy online at Local and Independent.

Cured Meats + Lambrusco

A good cheese should be complimented by excellent charcuterie (not vegan friendly!).

Scarpetta Frico Lambrusco from North Eastern Italy pairs excellently with some Devon charcuterie from Good Game available at Local and Independent.

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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