FOODS TO PAIR WITH PINOT NOIR

The Better Half Marlborough Pinot is the perfect choice for a fun afternoon or evening. A fruity red wine always pairs perfectly with sparkling conversation and a spicy dose of humour as the sun goes down.

But what happens when it’s time to eat? What are the best foods to pair with The Better Half Pinot Noir?

To be honest, George is a little sceptical about finding the perfect “food pairing.” His rule is that there are no rules! Good company’s more important than the cuisine, and the conversation should keep flowing, not cut out as the cook checks on dinner.

We do need to eat though and sometimes the perfect snack can prolong the fun. In case you need some inspiration, here are a few food-pairing pointers that will make the most of your glass of The Better Half Pinot Noir.

FOODS TO PAIR WITH THE BETTER HALF PINOT NOIR

1. A platter of cured meats is the perfect accompaniment to Pinot Noir.
  The ultimate “not-dinner”, a plate of prosciutto, salami or jamon is the ideal match to this light juicy wine. Maybe add some olives or soft cheeses if you want to get really fancy. The salty flavours and decadent fat content of these meats perfectly enhance the fresh flavours and juicy acidity of our favourite Pinot Noir.
2. Anything on the grill.
  George is a maestro on the bbq – it’s the ultimate easy dinner when friends are round. You just can’t beat some sausies on the bbq! A little touch of char from the grill combined with the rich earthy flavours in the meat is a great match for The Better Half Pinot Noir… Even better if you can source some snags with a hint of fennel in them which brings out the beautiful perfume of the pinot.
3. Fresh caught fish or shellfish.
  Forget the old saying of white wine with fish! Pinot is a great choice to pair with seafood. In Marlborough George loves the local “kai moana.” We are blessed with beautiful salmon, cod, shellfish and local crayfish, all of which are delicious with a glass of refreshing, flavoursome Pinot Noir.

So the next time you crack a bottle of The Better Half Pinot, pair it like a pro with one of these delicious dishes and discover your new favourite combination.

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The 2026 Better Half Sauvignon Blanc Is Here

A slow finish to the 2026 harvest made for one of our most flavor-packed vintages yet.

Back in May we told you about the 2026 Marlborough harvest — a warm spring that got the season off to a great start, followed by a cooler, slower finish that had us out in the vineyards taking our time with the picking.

That season is now expressing itself in the bottle. The 2026 Better Half Sauvignon Blanc is already out and landing on shelves right now.

So, what’s actually in the glass?

This is a big, intense mouthful of Sauvignon Blanc. Ripe, concentrated, and honestly one of the most flavor-packed vintages we’ve poured in a while — you can taste that slow, steady finish to the season in every sip.

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc is famous for hitting a lot of notes at once: Fresh herbs and cut grass up front, a wave of citrus, then stone fruit and passionfruit rolling through the middle, finishing with a tropical richness and a slightly wild edge that Marlborough Sauvignon fans know well (winemakers call it “sweaty” — we promise that’s a compliment).

It’s vibrant. It’s intense. It doesn’t hold back. If you love Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc for being loud and a little bit wild, this is the vintage you’ve been waiting for.

Available now

The 2026 Better Half Sauvignon Blanc is in stores and online right now. Find it near you] and grab yourself a bottle for your next adventure.

How to drink it

No rules here. Get it cold, pour generously, and let it do the work. It’s an easy match for anything off the grill, a bowl of something spicy, or just a Tuesday that needs a lift. However you drink it, drink it your way.