WHAT BOOK GOES WITH YOUR WINE?
Wine and books go together like coffee and chocolate. A truly scrumptious combination with wine relaxing the mind and the book taking you away into a far-off world, it is a brilliant way to wind down and relax at the end of every day. A glass of wine in one hand and a book in the other, sounds heavenly doesn’t it? We’ve put together a little list of the best books to read with your wine of choice. Get ready to curl up for an evening of rest, relaxation, complete and total enjoyment with these pairings.
P.S- A nice long soak in the bathtub is a great way to kick off your date with a bottle of non-alcoholic wine and a book.
CHARDONNAY AND LITTLE WOMEN
Ah, Chardonnay! Who doesn’t love the crisp nature of a perfect glass of Halal, non-alcoholic Chardonnay. This white wine is mellow, yet carries all the oak-ey time-tested flavor which is loved by all. The perfect match for reading “Little women”. Louisa May Alcott captures the essence of childhood, and the beauty of simple gestures in this book which is a delight to read and re-read. The simplicity and elegance of Chardonnay does a lot for the palate, the same way the book excites the mind. Whether you feel feisty like Jo, or melancholy when real life comes catching up to the March girls, it is all enhanced by the non-alcoholic white wine in your hand. Take a sip, and delve deep into a world of simpler times, where love, kindness and a good heart can make life enjoyable. This is a wonderful way to spend one evening, or many. After all, we were all little once, and who wouldn’t want to experience the nostalgia of plays with siblings and secret clubs of our youth.
MERLOT AND THE TESTAMENTS
Merlot is a serious wine. This non-alcoholic red wine has berry notes, complemented by a deep, rich flavor. Pair this wine with “The testaments” by Margaret Atwood for an immersive deep-thinking reading session. The book, which is the sequel to popular “The Handmaid’s tale” is a look into the minds of different women living in the period of “Gilead”. While exploring a wide range of circumstances, it probes deeply, stimulating thoughts on issues in the current world. The mature deep red Merlot goes exceptionally well with this, as it captures the dark nature of a world that could be. If you’re looking for some intensity, this pairing is for you. Feel the emotions run through you as you read the stories behind 3 women, which entwine to create a gripping tale. The wine will help calm you, or raise your spirits in defiance.
CHAMPAGNE AND TOTTO-CHAN
Champagne is a light, bubbly drink that is loved by all. Fun, and typically drunk at celebrations, a flute of non-alcoholic Champagne goes marvelously with “Totto-Chan”, a short read, but a wonderful one. Similar to the bubbly spirited nature of Champagne, this book has a young girl of similar nature adding light, love and laughter to lives. A true story about looking at the good in everything, it is a feel-good book which is sure to have you laughing and crying all at once in its delightful innocence. Champagne can lighten the mood and enhance positive feelings, which merge well with this little book. If you’re looking to lay back with a light read, which will touch your heart in all the right places, this combo is for you. And the Halal champagne will take this book to a new level of smiles, good cheer and happiness!
SPARKLING ROSÉ AND TWILIGHT
Sparkling rosé is a romantic wine, a fun wine. This is one drink which is sure to make you feel like you need a spa session and a good old meet up with the girls. Sip on a glass of this bubbly, pink, non-alcoholic wine with “Twilight” in your hands. This book by Stephenie Meyer is a sure hit with the rosé. Human-vampire romance? Now that’s one chick-lit you won’t be able to put down. Light reading, beautiful metaphors and the feeling of first love all bring a blush to the face, perfectly matching the pink blush of the glass of rosé. What a wonderful pairing! The book explores the feelings one teenage girl has for a seemingly unattainable handsome boy. That’s sure to bring back some fond memories. Linger in the feelings of romance, rose petals and revel in this novel with some sparkly, sweet and fruity rosé.
Set yourself up for a laid back, fun and illuminating evening with a book and our Halal wines. Try our reading list or your own book-wine pairings. Experiment. After all, wine is great, books are great, so together they will be great!