A guide to matching wines with today's finest television.

Just as terroir shapes wine, context shapes enjoyment. Whether you're settling in for a period drama or bracing yourself for psychological thrills, the right bottle can elevate your viewing experience from mere entertainment to proper ceremony. Here's our guide to matching wine with modern television's finest offerings.

Every screen demands a proper pour. Dystopian narratives call for wines of complexity (Severance pairs well with La Combe Vert by Walter Scott), while contemporary comedies warrant more accessible expressions. Ab Fab? Well it's all about the Bollie darling! The right wine acts as an oenological backdrop to your evening's entertainment.


Just as with food, wine and entertainment pairings can follow principles; 

To fully appreciate subtle connections between television and wine, beyond appreciating Keith Floyd's wine and food adventures, 

For HBO's razor-sharp satire of privilege in paradise, reach for Sicily's only DOCG red. COS's natural approach yields a wine of beautiful tension—bright yet complex, refined yet untamed. Like the show's privileged guests, it presents beautifully but harbours darker undertones.

£35 COS Cerasuolo di Vittoria, Sicily, Italy


For this masterful adaptation of feudal Japan, reach for Japan's indigenous grape. Koshu offers delicate aromatics and subtle complexity that mirror the show's intricate political machinations. Its gentle acidity and mineral backbone provide the perfect contemplative companion.

£28 Grace Wine Koshu Private Reserve, Yamanashi, Japan


For Birmingham's finest, swap wine for proper cider. Little Pomona crafts complex, terroir-driven ciders that command the same respect as fine wine. Their barrel-aged expressions offer enough structure and depth to stand up to the Shelby family's darker moments.

£18 Little Pomona Table Cider, Herefordshire

When you're operating at Logan Roy's level, only Burgundy's finest will do. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti represents the apex of wine as both art and asset. Their La Tâche offers the same combination of power and finesse that defines the Roy family empire.

£4,500 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche


For this brilliantly grimy spy drama, opt for England's finest fizz. Like Jackson Lamb's band of misfit spooks, English sparkling wines were once overlooked but now command proper respect. Their bright acidity and complex depth mirror the show's mix of wit and grit.

£49 Sugrue 'Trouble with Dreams', Sussex


For Waugh's tale of privilege, faith and decay, choose wines as complex as the Flyte family history. Orange wines offer layers of texture and nuance that evolve like Charles and Sebastian's relationship. Their amber hues and oxidative notes echo the show's golden-hued nostalgia.

£55 Bereche Et Fils, Brut Reserve NV, Champagne


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For Hilary Mantel's Tudor masterpiece, reach for Bordeaux's most innovative Fifth Growth. Pontet-Canet's biodynamic approach yields wines of remarkable depth and authenticity—fitting for a story about power's true nature. Their structured elegance mirrors Cromwell's calculated ascent.

This organic Italian fizz brings proper weekend spirit to television's most engaging chat show. Light, fresh and charmingly effervescent, it's perfect for Friday night entertainment that doesn't take itself too seriously.

£16 La Jara Organic Rosé Special Cuvée Frizzante, Veneto, Italy


For this cringe-fest comedy, reach for Spain's traditional method sparkler. Pago de Tharsys crafts proper Cava with the same attention to detail as the finest Champagne, offering complexity and joy in equal measure.

£22 Pago De Tharsys Cava Reserva NV, Spain


For Madison Avenue's golden age of advertising, reach for Bordeaux's most stylish Fifth Growth. Like Don Draper himself, Clerc Milon presents classic sophistication with hidden depths—its modern polish concealing old-world complexity. The wine's blend of power and elegance mirrors the show's perfect balance of style and substance.

The joy of pairing wine with television lies in creating moments where both enhance each other. Whether you're watching historical drama or contemporary comedy, there's always a bottle that can elevate the experience from mere viewing to proper ceremony.

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