Wine and Food Pairings

Appetizers

• Caviar: Sparkling Wine and Champagne
• Cheddar Cheese: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti Classico, Malbec, Merlot, Shiraz/Syrah, Zinfandel,
  
• Goat Cheese: Sauvignon Blanc
• Light Appetizers: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
  
• Popcorn: Sparkling Wine and Champagne,
  
• Prosciutto: Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
  
• Stuffed Mushrooms: Pinot Noir
  
  

  Fish
  

• Bass: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer
  
• Clams: Riesling, Muscadet, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
  
• Crab: Sparkling Wine and Champagne, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Riesling (off-dry)
  
• Flounder: Riesling, Muscadet, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
  
• Lobster: Chardonnay, Viognier
  
• Lobster Bisque: Zinfandel
  
• Lobster Ravioli: Zinfandel
  
• Oysters: Riesling, Muscadet, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
  
• Salmon: Chardonnay, Viognier, Chianti, Beaujolais, Pinot Noir
  
• Scallops: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer
  
• Shrimp: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer
  
• Snapper: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer
  
• Sole: Riesling, Muscadet, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
  
• Sushi: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
  
• Swordfish Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
  
• Tilapia: Sauvignon Blanc
  
• Tuna: Chardonnay, Viognier, Chianti, Beaujolais, Pinot Noir
  

  Meat
  

• Barbecue: Zinfandel, Shiraz/Syrah
  
• Beef: Cabernet Sauvignon, Barolo, Hermitage, Malbec, Petit Syrah, Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah, Zinfandel
  
• Beef stew: Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Shiraz/Syrah, Zinfandel
  
• Chicken: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer
  
• Chicken Pot Pie: Chateauneuf-Du-Pape (Grenache), Sauvignon Blanc
  
• Chicken Wings: Merlot, Riesling (off-dry)
  
• Duck: Chardonnay, Viognier, Chianti, Beaujolais, Pinot Noir
  
• Ham: Riesling, Chenin Blanc, oaky Chardonnay, lighter Pinot Noir, Beaujolais
  
• Hamburger: less expensive Barbaresco, high end Barbaresco, Barolo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Shiraz/Syrah, Zinfandel
  
• Lamb: St. Emilion Bordeaux, Merlot, Tempranillo
  
• Pork: Beaujolais, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo, Rose, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
  
• Pork Tenderloin: Merlot, Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah, Chateauneuf-Du-Pape (Grenache), Riesling Spatlese
  
• Turkey: Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Beaujolais
  
• Sausages: Alsatian Riesling,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris with bratwurst,
  
• Veal: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cotes-du-Rhone, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
• Veal Parmesan: Zinfandel

  Big Game
  

• Buffalo: Cabernet Sauvignon, less expensive Bordeaux, higher end Bordeaux, Brunello,
  
• Elk: Pinot Noir
  
• Ostrich: Shiraz/Syrah
  
• Pheasant: Unoaked Chardonnay, Viognier
  
• Venison: Malbec
  
• Venison Stew: Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz/Syrah, Zinfandel
  
• Yak: Cabernet Sauvignon

  Vegetables
  

• Artichokes: Sancerre, Poully-Fume
  
• Asparagus: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris
  
• Mushrooms: Pinot Noirs, Cabernet Sauvignon
  
• Salads: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Rose
  
• Sweet potatoes: Gewürztraminer, Riesling

  Side Dishes
  

• Pasta salad: Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc

  Eggs
  

• Quiche: Sparkling Wine and Champagne, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc

  Spicy Asian Food
  

• Spicy Asian Food: Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Sparkling Wine and Champagne

  Dessert
  

• Apple Pie: sweet Riesling
  
• Carrot Cake: Gewürztraminer - late harvest, sweet Riesling
  
• Cheesecake: Gewürztraminer - late harvest, Semillon
  
• Chocolate: Sparkling Wine and Champagne
  
• Chocolate Mousse: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Muscat
  
• Creme Brulee: Sauternes
  
• Dark Chocolate: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
  
• Milk Chocolate: Pinot Noir, Merlot
  
• Pecan Pie: Gewürztraminer
  
• Pumpkin Pie: Gewürztraminer
  
• White Chocolate: Moscato d'Asti
  

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