Food Pairings
Pairing wine with food is a delightful way to enhance your dining experience. It's a question a lot of people explore, and we're glad to offer our advice.
Let's start with a list of wines and the types of dishes they pair well with. Keep in mind that personal preferences play a significant role in wine pairing, so feel free to experiment and find your own perfect combinations.
Chenin Blanc
Dishes: Textured seafood, pork chops, grilled chicken, spaghetti carbonara
Cheeses: Goat, Brie
Snacks: Roasted veggies, caviar
Dessert: Apple tart, mango tart, creme brulee
Sangiovese
Snacks: Hummus, prosciutto, green olives
Dishes: Mushroom risotto, pizza
Cheeses: Parmigiano, Reggiano, Pecorino
Dessert: Peach cobbler, strawberry shortcake
Viognier
Dishes: Salmon, Swordfish, tuna
Cheeses: Triple cream brie
Snacks: Red grapes, almonds
Dessert: Cookies (oatmeal and raisin)
Chardonnay
Dishes: Seafood (trout, red snapper, salmon, grouper, cod,halbut), creamy pasta, roasted chicken, and dishes with rich sauces.Scrambled egg and bacon, mac and cheese.
Cheeses: Gruyere, Fontina
Snacks: Peanuts, Pretzels, Potato Chips (regular), popcorn, Carrots and celery with Ranch dip
Desserts: Cheese cake, creme brulee, vanilla pudding
Sauvignon Blanc
Dishes: Citrusy salads, goat cheese, grilled vegetables, and light seafood with lemon, verde sauces
Cheeses: Feta, Ricotta
Snacks: Peanuts, Pretzels, Potato chips (regular), Tortilla chips with salsa, Carrots and celery with Ranch dip
Desserts: Lemon tart, white chocolate
Pinot Gris
Dishes: Grilled chicken, light fish (sea bass, flounder, sole, tilapia), seafood, salads, and appetizers like bruschetta.
Cheeses: Feta, Ricotta
Snacks: Peanuts, Pretzels, potato chips (regular), French fries
Desserts: Lemon pie, semi-sweet chocolate with orange
Riesling
Dishes: Spicy Asian cuisine, Thai food, sushi, and sweet and spicy dishes, crab
Cheeses: Gorgonzola, Aged gouda, feta,
Snacks: Tortilla chips with salsa, spicy popcorn
Dessert: Twinkies, bread pudding
Gewürztraminer
Dishes: Spicy foods, Indian and Chinese cuisine, and dishes with ginger and garlic.
Cheeses: Muenster, Roquefort, Stilton, Gouda
Desserts: Apple strudel, pumpkin pie
Cabernet Sauvignon
Dishes: Red meat, steak, lamb, duck, and hearty dishes with rich sauces.
Cheeses: Cheddar, Gouda
Snacks: Apples (Fuji, Delicious)and hard cheeses
Dessert: Cookies (chocolate chip), Dark chocolate
Merlot
Dishes: Roast chicken, pork, pasta with red sauce, and dishes with tomato-based sauces.
Cheeses: Muenster, Colby, Camenbert
Snacks: French fries
Dessert: Ice cream, Dark chocolate
Pinot Noir
Dishes: Duck, pork, salmon, mushroom dishes, and dishes with earthy flavors (Mexican)
Cheeses: Gruyere, Sharp cheddar
Snacks: French fries, Hummus
Dessert: Cookies (oatmeal and raisin), Fresh fruits
Malbec
Dishes: Grilled meats, BBQ, burgers, and dishes with smoky and spicy elements
Cheeses: Asiago, soft blue cheese, colby,m cheddar
Dessert: Dark chocolate
Syrah
Dishes: Barbecued meats, smoked meats, game meats, portabella mushroom burgers, and spicy dishes.
Cheeses: Stilton, Asiago, smoked gouda
Snacks: Black olives
Dessert: Cookies (chocolate Chip), Dark chocolate
Zinfandel
Dishes: Spicy and bold barbecue, pizza, bacon cheeseburger, and dishes with tomato-based sauces, pates, terrines
Cheeses: Cheddar,Manchego, Havarti
Snacks: BBQ potato chips
Dessert: Ginger snaps, dark chocolate, caramel pecan fudge
Sparkling Wine
Dishes: Oysters, caviar, light seafood, and appetizers.
Cheeses: Brie, Camenbert
Snacks: Almonds, Olives, Egg rolls
Dessert: White chocolate
Rosé
Dishes: Light salads, charcuterie, seafood pasta, and summer dishes.
Bon Appétit