Meat Meets Wine: The Best Pairings from Rendina's Butchery

Spring is in the air, the barbie's warming up, and there's no better time to talk about one of life's great pleasures — cracking open a bottle of something special alongside a beautiful cut of meat.

At Rendina's Butchery, we're proud to stock a range of certified wines that pair brilliantly with our quality meats. Whether you're planning a relaxed Sunday roast or a backyard BBQ with mates, we've got you covered. Here are four of our favourite wine and meat matchups to try this season.

1. The Natural Wine Co. Shiraz + Lamb

The Natural Wine Co. Organic Shiraz (Preservative Free) is a full-bodied, fruit-forward red from Central Ranges, NSW — and it's an absolute natural (pun intended) alongside lamb. The rich, peppery notes in this Shiraz cut through the fat beautifully, while the earthy undertones complement lamb's natural sweetness. Try it with a slow-roasted lamb shoulder or a rack of lamb for a match made in heaven. The fact that it's preservative-free means you can feel good about going back for a second glass. 🙌

👉 Shop The Natural Wine Co. Shiraz | Browse Our Lamb

2. Richmond Plains Pinot Gris + Free Range Pork Sausages

Richmond Plains Pinot Gris from Nelson, New Zealand is light, crisp, and just a little bit fancy — which makes it the perfect partner for our Free Range Pork Northern Italian Sausages. The wine's stone fruit flavours and gentle acidity lift the richness of the pork, making every bite feel fresh. Throw the snags on the grill, pour a cold glass of this Pinot Gris, and you've got yourself a seriously good afternoon. This pairing works beautifully whether you go mild or hot.

👉 Shop Richmond Plains Pinot Gris | Shop Mild Italian Sausages | Shop Hot Italian Sausages

3. Cullen Margaret River Semillon Sauvignon Blanc + Chicken

Cullen's 2021 Semillon Sauvignon Blanc from Margaret River is zesty, aromatic, and elegant — a true-blue Aussie white from one of the country's most celebrated biodynamic wineries. It's a dream with our Free Range Chicken. The wine's citrus and herbal notes are a classic match for poultry, especially if you're cooking chicken with lemon, garlic, or fresh herbs. Crispy-skin chicken on the rotisserie? Yes please, with a big glass of this on the side.

👉 Shop Cullen Semillon Sauvignon Blanc | Browse Our Chicken

4. Cullen Red Moon 2019 + Beef

Cullen's Mangan Vineyard Red Moon 2019 is a serious red blend — structured, complex, and built for a serious piece of beef. We're talking a grass-fed ribeye, a thick-cut scotch fillet, or even a slow-braised beef cheek. This wine has the depth and tannins to stand up to bold, beefy flavours, and it only gets better as it opens up in the glass. It's the kind of bottle you open when you want to make the meal feel like a proper occasion — even if it's just a Tuesday night at home.

👉 Shop Cullen Red Moon | Browse Our Beef

The Bottom Line

Good wine and quality meat are two of life's greatest pleasures, and when you get the pairing right, the whole meal just sings. Pop into the butchery or shop online to grab your favourite cut and a bottle (or two) to go with it. Your weeknight dinners — and your dinner guests — will thank you.

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Cheers! 🥩🍷