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.
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 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