WINE AND FOOD PAIRING
CHEESE
hard
All reds
Cheddar
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Burgundy, Merlot
Soft
Sparkling, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais
Nouveau, light reds
Goat cheeses
Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Riesling, dry Muscat
Blue cheeses
Zinfandel, Riesling, Shiraz, Rhône reds
MEATS
Beef, Venison
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, red Bordeaux, red Burgundy,
Merlot, full Italian reds, Zinfandel
ham
Sparkling wine, Gewürztraminer
Lamb
All dry reds
Pork
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgundy, Merlot, rosé, Rioja
Veal
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Chicken
White Burgundy, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chianti, Rioja,
rosé (light reds and full whites)
Game Birds
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, red Burgundy
Turkey
Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais
FISH
Shellfish
Chablis, white Burgundy, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc,
Chardonnay
Salmon/tuna/trout
Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir,
Beaujolais Nouveau, light reds
Light Fish
Light Chardonnay, white Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre,
Pouilly Fumé), dry rosé
OTHER FOODS
Vegetarian
Most dry or lighter whites, rosé
Pasta
Dry whites, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgundy,
Merlot, Barbera, Chianti, Montepulciano
Spicy Asian/Chinese
Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis,
Chardonnay, white Burgundy, Chenin Blanc, Champagne, Merlot
Japanese
All dry whites, sparkling wines
DESSERTS
Fruit
Riesling, Chardonnay, white Burgundy
Fruit tart, ice cream, nuts
Riesling, Muscat Blanc, Chenin Blanc, ice wine
Chocolate
Fruity reds, Cabernet, Shiraz, Merlot, sparkling wine, ice wine
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