Swap the Whisky for Wine this St. Paddy’s Day
What about green wine!?
It’s almost that time of year to yell, “Top 'O the Mornin’!” over the magical tune of the bagpipes to your best buds at your favorite pub ‘round the corner while slugging green-tinted beer! We lost you at beer, didn’t we?
Well, just because Saint Patrick’s Day doesn’t seem to be for wine-lovers doesn’t mean that we can’t sip along with the beer chuggers and whiskey shooters! Enjoy our vino recommendations for St. Paddy’s Day so that you can hang with your fair-skinned, auburn-colored-haired besties.
Supper Wines Approved by Saint Patrick Himself
Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage Pairing
A feast fit for a leprechaun.
It must be your lucky day because Corned Beef and Cabbage is the gold at the end of that rainbow that is St. Paddy’s Day! If your preference is red, you’ll enjoy light zinfandel or a light pinot noir to mellow out the bold and briny flavors. Are you feeling more like a crisp glass of white? Just remember to keep it light with a crisp Pinot Gris or Riesling - a little sweet to balance that salty goodness!
Rustic Guinness Beef Stew Pairing
You don’t need to be Irish to enjoy beef stew!
Think you need to pair Guinness beer with your Irish stew? Don’t believe that malarky! A nice jammy Syrah will do just fine with your hearty stew. There’s nothing like the pepper and stone fruit notes in Syrah to enhance and round out this classic Irish dish’s flavors.
Warm Shepherd’s Pie Pairing
There’s nothing like enjoying a steamy fork full of shepherd’s pie on a rainy, chilly day in spring, especially when it’s on St. Paddy’s Day! Wash that bite of spiced lamb and cheesy mashed potatoes with a sip of Chianti or Sangiovese. This red will perfectly balance the richness of spiced lamb with its acidity and savory notes.
Wines that Will Have You Saying, *“Sláinte!”
* “Sláinte!” /slônchuh/
Literally translated means “health” in Gaelic but is used socially to mean “Cheers!”
Wine Instead of Whiskey
Yes, whiskey is the classic drink of the Irish, and it’ll have you dancing with the leprechauns after one too many! But for those of you who like to dance without the whiskey, Nero D’avola will have you river dancing in no time!
This wine hails from Sicily and is bold and smokey (not unlike a peaty scotch or Irish whisky) with notes of black cherry and tobacco. Who knew Italians and the Irish had so much in common?
How About a Festive Cocktail that Isn’t Green?
We get it, green isn’t our color either.
Ready to get *Ossified? Enjoy the best of both worlds with this cocktail! This Wine and Whiskey Cocktail is the perfect combination to have you enjoying Saint Paddy’s Day the right way.
*Ossified /ˈäsəˌfīd/ Irish slang for intoxicated; tipsy.
Just blend 8 ounces of red wine, 4 ounces of whiskey, with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of simple syrup and serve at room temperature.
Hold Our Guinness, Have We Got a Wine for You!
The best loophole out of beer this holiday!
It’s okay if beer isn’t your thing because we’ve found that a rich Cabernet is just as refreshing as a nice cold Guinness.
Cabernet holds deep, bold flavors similar to Guinness and mirrors the Irish beer’s flavor profile with espresso and chocolate notes. Try our Cabernet by The Black Dog slightly chilled, similar to how you would enjoy St. Patrick’s favorite beer!
So there you have it! You can loosen your grip on that four-leafed clover on Saint Patrick’s day if you keep these tips in mind because when you enjoy what’s in your glass and you’re celebrating with friends, you’ve got all the luck you’ll need!