Which Wine Goes with Your Book?
Every post here pairs one book with one wine, names a bottle to look for, and explains why the two work together. Sometimes the match comes from the wine’s structure, and sometimes from a book’s mood or the way readers reacted to it. I’m Erin Kirschenmann, founder of Novel Pairings, a book and wine club, and I hold the WSET Diploma. If you’d like the pairing for each month’s book club pick, join the book club.
A Fall Wine for a Cozy Literary Fantasy: Grenache + The Book Witch
The Book Witch by Meg Shaffer pairs with Grenache — warm, spiced, and perfect for a cozy fall afternoon curled up with a magical love letter to books.
Old Friends, Dark Secrets & Pinot Noir: Pairing The Hunting Party
A Carneros Pinot Noir for The Hunting Party by Lucy Foley: silky on the surface, brooding underneath, like a mystery where everyone’s a suspect.
The Book That Divided Readers. The Wine That Divides Everyone. Yesteryear + Oaky Chardonnay.
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke pairs with a rich, oaky Chardonnay — the same love-it-or-hate-it wine style as divisive as the book itself.
A Complementary Wine for a Dark True-Crime Read: Sauvignon Blanc + London Falling
Looking for the perfect wine for a dark true-crime read? New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc brings bright contrast to London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe.
I Swore I Was Done with The Fire & Metal Fantasy Series. But Then I Poured a Cabernet. Cue Light Wielder.
Light Wielder by Rachel Schneider pairs with a Napa Valley Cabernet blend — layered, structured, and built for a fantasy world where nothing is simple.
The Perfect Wine for Romantasy: A GSM Blend + Shield of Sparrows
Looking for the perfect wine for romantasy? A GSM blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre pairs with Shield of Sparrows — warmth, spice, and enough edge for the monsters.
All the Pinot Noir Feels, None of the Heaviness for Say You’ll Remember Me
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez pairs with a Paso Robles Rosé of Pinot Noir. It’s light enough for the romance, deep enough for the caregiving story underneath.
A Chardonnay Worth Screaming About: Project Hail Mary + Bishop Forbes Wines
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir pairs with a Sonoma Chardonnay: bright citrus and layered texture that mirror the book's science, memory, and heart