Wine with mushrooms

Mushrooms pair well with wines that complement their earthy, umami-rich flavours without overpowering them. Here are some wine recommendations that go well with various mushroom dishes. Pinot Noir is a light to medium-bodied red wine with soft tannins and a fresh acidity that pairs well with the earthy and umami-rich flavours of mushrooms.

It is particularly good with dishes such as mushroom risotto or mushrooms in cream sauce. Syrah from South African regions such as Swartland or Stellenbosch is often spicy and powerful, with aromas of black pepper, herbs and ripe fruit. These spicy notes pair perfectly with grilled mushrooms or mushrooms prepared with intense flavours and herbs. Chenin Blanc from South Africa often has a good balance between fruitiness and acidity, with a soft texture that pairs well with creamy mushroom dishes.

A Cape Blend, which often combines Shiraz with a small amount of Pinotage, can pair well with more intense mushroom dishes thanks to its dark fruit flavours and spicy notes. It is particularly well suited to mushrooms prepared with savoury ingredients such as bacon or herbs.