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Wine and Food Pairing Chart
Wine and Food Pairing Chart
Wine and Food Pairing Chart
Food and Wine Pairing Guide. Learn what wine to serve with over 60 different foods and ingredients. A quick cheat sheet to help you select the best wine for a specific meal. Use these simple tips based on food characteristics.
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Last Updated: 09/03/2019
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Wine and Food Pairing does not need to be rocket science. The right wine can make a dish "sing" while another selection may seem just "so-so". Worst case the wine can clash or overpower. You need to experiment with wines to find what works best for you. Consider this chart a starting point but be brave and feel free to "break the rules" and you may encounter matches that are "off the charts". Where appropriate we offer suggestions for both red and white wines.
Food
Predominant Flavor Attributes
Avoid
Wine
Achiote
earthy
Chianti Classico
Ancho Chile
dried fruit
Tempranillo
, Northern Rhone Syrah
Shiraz
Artichokes
Pinot Grigio,
Sancerre
Asian Food
Riesling,
Gewürztraminer
, Sparkling Wine
Asparagus
Sauvignon Blanc
, Pinot Grigio
Barbecue
Zinfandel
,
Shiraz
Beef
Zinfandel
, Cabernet, Pinot Noir
Cascabel Chile
Spicy, nutty, earthy
Pinot Noir
Caviar
Gewürztraminer
, Champagne
Cheese
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Chicken
Chardonnay
, Merlot, Burgandy
Chicken enchiladas with red sauce
Sweet, tomato
Zinfandel
Chinese
Salty, garlic, strong flavors
Very acetic wines
Gewürztraminer
,, Riesling, Cabernet, Merlot
Chipotle Chile
Sweet, hot, smoky
Argentine Malbec , Spanish
Tempranillo
Chocolate
Dessert wine, Banyuls
Cream Soups
Chardonnay
Duck
Pinot Noir, Bordeaux, Cabernet Savignon
Egg dishes
Rose, Champagne
Epazote
Piney, pungent
Argentine Torrontes New Zealand Pinot Noir
Escabeche
Vinegar, sweet, spicy, herbal
New Zealand
Sauvignon Blanc
Fish dishes, rich
Champagne, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Foie Gras
Barolo
, Sangiovese, Pinot Noir
Game
Pinot Noir,
Barolo
, Barbaresco
Goose
Cabernet, Rioja,
Sauvignon Blanc
Guajillo Chile
Spicy, medium to high heat
Syrah
Habanero Chile
Hot, tropical
Chardonnay or
Viognier
Ham
Asti Spumanti
Hoja Santa
sweet anise
Riesling or Vouvray (Chenin Blanc)
Indian
Highly spiced, curry, cumin coconut
Heavy oak flavors
Merlot, Zinfandel or Syrah.
Japanese
Sancere or Brut Champagne
Lamb
Riesling
Lime
Citrus, tart
Oregon Pinot Gris or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc for a crisp, fruity balance.
Mexican Food
White Zinfandel
Mushrooms
Burgandy,
Barolo
Pasilla Chile
Spicy, chocolate, coffee
Zinfandel (rich spicy-fruit), Chilean Cabernet blends (dark fruit, soft tannins).
Pasta
Chianti, Pinot Grigio, Chardonny
Poblano Chile
Earthy, medium spice
Austrian Grüner Veltliner, Moscatel or dry Riesling (focus on citrus flavors)
Popcorn
Chardonnay, Sparkling wine
Pork
Chardonnay, Chianti, Merlot
Roast Beef
Cabernet, Chenin Blanc
Sausages, spicy
Chardonnay
Salads
Sauvignon Blanc
Sausages, boudin or bratwurst
Pinot Gris, Rhrone
Serrano or Jalapeño Chile
Spicy
Loire Valley
Sauvignon Blanc
(grassy freshness) or Oregon Pinot Gris (fruity)
Shellfish
Gewürztraminer
,
Chardonnay
,
Sauvignon Blanc
Smoked Salmon
Riesling,
Champagne
Soy sauce
Salty
Sushi
Chardonnay
, Riesling,
Teriyaki
Sweet / soy
Tomatillos
Tart, citrus
Côtes du Rhône, lighter California Syrah, (soft, youthful fruit) or Alsatian Riesling (fruity with good minerality).
Tomatoes
Sweet (more complex if roasted)
Sangiovese or Barbera
Turkey
Dry Riesling, Pinot Noir, Gewürztraminer
Veal
Chardonnay, Chianti, Bordeaux, White Burgandy
Vegetable Side Dishes
Chardonnay
,
Sauvignon Blanc
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