Which Wine Do I Pair With My Next Uber Eats Order?

It's 7 pm on a Tuesday, and you're beat. The last thing you want to do is drag yourself from the desk to the stove and conjure up something resembling dinner. Easy fix number one: Uber Eats saves the day with endless delicious options at your fingertips.

But you're craving something special to sip alongside your meal. Something that feels like a proper drink, not just another glass of water or soft drink. Yet you don't want to slip into the habit of reaching for alcohol on a school night. Easy fix number two: Edenvale non-alcoholic wine delivers all the sophistication and flavour complexity you're after, without the morning-after regrets.

So, now there's just one piece of the puzzle to solve: what wine goes with your Uber Eats order? And that's where we come in with easy fix number three – your ultimate guide to take away wine pairing.

Gone are the days when non-alcoholic wine meant sacrificing flavour. Today's alcohol-free wines offer the same nuanced profiles, food-friendly acidity, and pairing potential as their traditional counterparts. The only difference? You can enjoy them guilt-free any night of the week, making them the perfect partner for takeaway meals.

Here’s cheers to that, and bon appétit to you!

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Food/wine pairing 101

Without getting too technical, acidic white wines pair well with lighter meats, and heavier reds help to break through fatty foods. The easiest rule of thumb is to try to determine the dominant taste of a dish – salty, acidic, sweet, or fatty – and pair your wine accordingly. You can use this list as a general guide, but please feel free to experiment also:

Big bodied reds (Cabernet, Shiraz) pair well with red meats, hard cheeses and smoked meats
Medium bodied reds (Merlot) pair well with red meats, white meats and hard cheeses
Light bodied reds (Pinot Noir) pair well with fish, duck, white meat and vegetables
Light dry whites (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris) pair well with fish, vegetables and bread
Sweeter whites (Moscato, Riesling, Chenin Blanc) pair well with soft and hard cheeses and sweet desserts
Heavy whites (Chardonnay) pair well with vegetables, breads, rich fish and white meat
Sparkling wines (Champagne, Cuvee) pair well with seafood, cheeses and canapes
Versatile Rosés pair well with spicy food, white meats, pasta, soft cheeses, antipasti, and fresh fruit.

Now we have a general idea of what alcohol-free wines pair well with food, let’s return to your Uber Eats order!

Popular Takeout Meals and Edenvale Wine Pairings

No matter your dish, we have the perfect alcohol-free wine food combinations here at Edenvale. So without further delay, let the feasting begin…

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Non-Alcoholic Wine Paired With Thai or Chinese Food

Thai and Chinese food are some of the most popular takeaway choices among Aussies. From pad Thai to sweet and sour pork, you want to pair the right drop to cut through the signature spice and zing of these much-loved Asian dishes.

So, what wine goes with Thai and Chinese takeaway? Here we recommend pairing our alcohol-free our Edenvale Pinot Gris, which has a hint of fruitiness and just enough acidity to help counter the heat and oiliness of these dishes. With this vibrant and juicy drop, you can expect the hallmark ‘Gris’ texture and mouth-watering flavours of ripe stone fruit, poached pear and apricot.

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Alcohol-Removed Wine Paired With Italian Food

Tons of pasta-based dishes are available through Uber Eats, including family favourites spaghetti bolognese, lasagne and carbonara - to name a few. And of course, pizza is always a crowd-pleasing option on takeaway nights!

You can’t go far wrong with our Edenvale Cabernet Sauvignon, which is the best non-alcoholic wine for pasta and pizza. Expect a well-structured, smooth Cab Sav with a deep red colour, intense blackcurrant, blackberry and cedar flavours, and a strong blueberry aroma. If you prefer non-alcoholic white wine, look no further than our elegant Edenvale Chardonnay, which pairs perfectly with a creamy risotto or pasta dish.

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Alcohol-Free Wine Paired With Indian Food

Craving a butter chicken, beef vindaloo, lamb korma or tandoori dish? Indian food is popular and for good reason - the distinctive aromas and flavours are derived from the exotic blend of spices, meaning you get rich, complex dishes with a fair amount of heat. But what should you consider when pairing alcohol-free wine with spicy food?

If you are savouring a meat curry, reach for our Edenvale Shiraz, which is smooth with a ripe black cherry-scented aroma, and rich, full flavours of dark plummy fruit and spice. If you want an alternative, our Premium Reserve Pinot Noir will do the trick, as will our Edenvale Rosé, which boasts just the right balance of fruitiness and acidic crispness to complement many Indian dishes including chicken, fish, prawn and vegetable curries.

Non-alcoholic Sauvignon Blanc from Edenvale

Non-Alcoholic Wine Paired With Fish and Chips

What better way to give the iconic fish and chips an instant uplift than with a glass of wine? From battered Barramundi to soft-shell crab, pairing fish with Edenvale Sauvignon Blanc is a match made in culinary heaven. The capsicum and herbaceous scent is delightful, and the acidity helps cut through natural fats. Did someone say potato cakes…?

Alcohol-Removed Wine Paired With Burgers

You can’t go wrong with a beautiful, big juicy burger; that’s really starting the week right! Why not be a little exotic and pair it with Edenvale Tempranillo Cabernet Sauvignon?

Part of our Spanish-inspired Expedition Wine series, this drop exhibits a bouquet of cherry, vanilla and hints of blackberry, bramble and fig. Expect plenty of rich, spicy and juicy flavours on the palate; a sophisticated yet robust red that can hold its own with a chunky burger!

We hope these non-alcoholic wine pairing tips inspire your non-alcoholic wine and food pairings, and that it comes in handy the next time you order UberEats.

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What Are the Golden Rules of Matching Wine with Food?

Edenvale firmly believes there are no real rules to food and wine pairing - it’s all about what brings you pleasure. If you want a white wine with your roast beef or a red wine with your seafood, go ahead! You only live once.

What's the Best Non-Alcoholic Wine for Spicy Takeaway Food?

For spicy cuisines like Thai or Indian, we recommend selecting wines with good acidity and fruit-forward profiles.

Can You Really Pair Wine With Takeaway Food?

Absolutely! Food and wine pairing can be done anywhere, from fine dining to enjoying takeaway at home. The key is matching wine characteristics with the dominant flavours in your meal, or throwing principles out the window and just going with what brings you pleasure and enjoyment.

Do Non-Alcoholic Wines Work as Well as Regular Wines for Food Pairing?

They certainly do. Alcohol-removed wines retain the same flavour profiles, acidity levels, and structures as traditional wines. Edenvale, in particular, strives to craft alcohol-removed wines that are faithful to their varietal. So whether you're enjoying our Cabernet Sauvignon with a hearty pizza or our Pinot Gris with sushi, you'll experience food-and-wine harmony.

How Do I Choose Wine for Mixed Takeaway Orders?

If you’re ordering a variety of dishes, we recommend choosing a versatile wine, such as Pinot Noir or some bubbles, as these typically pair well with most cuisines.