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THIS IS A GUIDE TO SOME BASIC FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS. HOPEFULLY THIS WILL HELP YOU
MAKE THAT SELECTION WHEN YOU JUST CAN'T DECIDE!
FOOD TYPE
WHITE WINE
RED WINE
Mexican/Spicy
Riesling; Chenin/Chard Grenache/Garnacha
Sauvignon
Blanc, Wh. Merlot Blush or Rose
Sushi
Sauvignon Blanc, Sake Grenache/Garnacha
or Chardonnay
Thai
Moscato or Riesling, Zinfandel
possibly Chardonnay
Asian (gen.)
Sauvignon Blanc,
Zinfandel
Pinot Grigio/Gris
Seafood (gen.)
Dry: Sauvignon Blancs, v. light fruity Reds
Rieslings, Italian whites
Cheddar Cheese
Chardonnay Cabernet
Sauvignon
Swiss, Gruyere, Sauv. Blanc, Chard.
Pinot Noir
or Edam
Brie, Camembert Viognier, Riesling
Barbera, Pinot Noir
Trout
Sauvignon Blanc,
Sangiovese,Grenache
Chardonnay
Shellfish
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, no reds
Moscato
Chicken
Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel,
Barbera
Rielsing, Pinot Grigio/Gris
Turkey
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot
Noir, Zinfandel
Riesling, Viognier
Pasta
Chardonnay
Sangiovese, Syrah, Malbec
Tomato Sauce, Chardonnay
Sangiovese, Barbera, Grenache
Pizza
Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Buffalo
none recommended Any
full-bodied red
or Steak Cab,
Bordeaux, Cote du Rhone
Pork
white Supertuscans, Grenache,
Tempranillo,
Riesling
Pinot Noir, Merlot
Venison
none recommended
Barbera, Tempranillo,
Merlot, Syrah
Veal Chardonnay
Grenache, Sangiovese,
Tempranillo, Pinot Noir
Mid Eastern
none recommended Grenache/Garnacha
Semi-Sweet Dessert, Sweet Riesling or A
fruity red.
Salty Cheeses
Gewurtztraminer
Sweet Dessert Champagne!
In general:
1. Oaky Chardonnays or elegant reds are not
good with very spicy foods.
2. Simple sauces are best with strong reds.
3. Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah/Shiraz
go well with peppered dishes.
EVEN MORE PAIRINGS TO COME!
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