Here Are 7 Wine And Recipe Pairings To Help You Get Into Those Perfect Cozy Fall Vibes

Let's get cooking...and sipping.

The days are getting shorter and the air is getting cooler, which means one thing — fall is officially here!

Naturally, we think the best way to get cozy is with some comfort food which can be paired with a great bottle of Ontario VQA wine. Here are our favourite pairings this season:

1. Shoot and score when you pair a glass of Wayne Gretzky Baco Noir VQA with this deliciously easy One-Pot Chicken and Chorizo Spanish Rice recipe.

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This Ontario Baco Noir is an easy fall favourite. Lively and smoky with spicy notes— it's a great cozy wine for a chilly fall evening. The best part? It pairs perfectly with a filling recipe that only needs one pot. Sounds like a game-winning goal!

2. Upgrade your wine and cheese night with the subtle fruitiness of Sandbanks Dunes VQA and a savoury Flaming Saganaki with Grapes & Honey.

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The clean finish of this white wine is a great contrast to the indulgent flavours of the flaming saganaki — a beloved Greek fave! The hints of fig and melon in this Sandbanks VQA also complement the grapes and honey in this dish beautifully. Chef's kiss. 

3. Go bold by partnering D'Ont Poke The Bear's blend of Cabernet and Baco Noir with a stunning dish of Bavette Steak, Mushrooms and Radicchio.

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This dark Ontario blend is smooth, with bright aromas of cedar and plum. Sipped alongside a hearty bavette steak topped with earthy mushrooms and radicchio, this will leave you with a restaurant-worthy dining experience in the comfort of your own home. 

4. There's no better way to welcome autumn than with Inniskillin's Late Autumn Riesling VQA...and some turkey, of course!

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This pairing is definitely something to be thankful for. Start a new harvest tradition with turkey stuffed with mouth-watering wild and brown rice, all while enjoying a crisp Niagara Riesling from one of Canada's oldest wineries.

5. Skip the takeout and make your own smash burgers at home this fall. Don't forget to make it a combo with a juicy bottle of Speck Brothers Family Tree 'The Padre' Cabernet-Merlot VQA.

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This berry and dark plum forward Ontario red has notes of savoury herbs too, making it a great balanced choice as you reach for your second (or third) smash burger. 

6. Toast to the changing leaves with an easy-drinking Pinot Noir VQA from Rosehall Run and a big helping of Vegan Fried Rice-style Grains with Sweet Potatoes and Mushrooms.

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This pairing of a dark berry and fruit forward Pinot Noir VQA with a vegan fried rice bowl is the perfect match when it gets crisp outside.

7. Comfort food is key in the fall, and that calls for dessert — like these Plant-Based Tumeric Lemon Squares and delightfully fizzy Lola Blush Sparkling VQA.

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An elevated way to satisfy your sweet tooth— whip up some lemon squares and grab a bottle of Lola's frizzante wine. Both have a hint of spice that'll amp up your dessert game!

Ready to get cozy? Check out LCBO's full selection of Ontario-made VQA wine, and get cooking with more recipes for fall here!