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Wine Pairing Made Easy: What to Drink with Roast Chicken, Salmon, and Pasta This Spring

Mar 12, 2026

Wine pairing doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, once you understand a few basics, you’ll find it much easier to choose wines that match your meals. 

Here are some of the most popular spring meals – and the best wines to go with them. 

What Wine Goes with Roast Chicken?

Roast chicken is one of the easiest meals to pair with wine. 

Best white wines: 

  • Chardonnay 
  • Viognier 
  • Pinot Gris 

Best red wines: 

  • Pinot Noir 
  • Gamay 
  • Grenache 

What Wine Goes with Salmon?

Salmon works brilliantly with whites, but also with certain lighter reds. 

Best white wines: 

  • Albariño 
  • Dry Riesling 
  • Chardonnay 

Best light reds: 

  • Pinot Noir 
  • Gamay 

What Wine Goes with Pasta? 

Tomato-based pasta 

Tomato sauces love wines with acidity. 

Best choices: 

  • Sangiovese 
  • Barbera 
  • Montepulciano 

Creamy pasta 

Best choices: 

  • Chardonnay 
  • Viognier 
  • Pinot Gris 

Pesto pasta 

Best choices: 

  • Sauvignon Blanc 
  • Vermentino 
  • Dry rosé 

Lightfoot Wines: Food-Friendly Wines in South Yorkshire 

If you’re searching for a wine shop near Rotherham, Lightfoot Wines in Wentworth is the perfect place to find bottles that match your meals – without the guesswork. 

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