Food & Wine Pairing

Food & Wine Pairing

 
 

We have compiled all kinds of food and recommended wines to go with it. In case you have suggestions please let us know, so we can updates our information on the site. For reading purposes we have applied a few rules:  capitalized, embolded = first choice pairing; Small cap, embolded = second choice pairing and Small cap, non-embolded = other choices.

We hope this helps you in selecting your wines for a great meal!

Just point your cursor on the item, such as beef and a list will be displayed of our recommendation(s). The list is in alphabetical order.

  • Antipasto

    ANTIPASTO Dolcetto d’Alba, Valpolicella; Orvieto, Pinot Grigio, Soave, Verdiccio Chianti, Montepulciano, Trebbiano, Vernaccia
    Baked Beans Shiraz, Zinfandel Cab Franc, Grenache, Nebbiolo
    Cassoulet SYRAH/SHIRAZ Zinfandel
    Caviar CHAMPAGNE (Blanc de Blanc); VODKA Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, sparking wine
    Cerviche SANCERRE, SAUVIGNON BLANC, VINHO VERDE Albarino, Champagne, Muscadet, Riesling, sparkling wine Chablis, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Gris, sherry (manzanilla), Verdiccio

     

  • Beef

    Asian Stir Fry SYRAH, ZINFANDEL
    Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
    BBQ Brisket CHIANTI, SYRAH , ZINFANDEL
    Bistecca Alla Florentine:
    (Florentine Beefsteak)    		 Brunello di Montalcino, Chianti, Rosso di Montalcino
    Bourguignon BAROLO, RED BURGUNDY, PINOT NOIR
    Barolo, CdP, Cotes du Rhone, Syrah
    Red Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rioja, Zinfandel
    Braised BAROLO, COTES DU RHONE
    Chianti, Barbaresco, Rhone
    Zinfandel, Red Burgundy, Barbera, Dolcetto,
    Aglianico, Zinfandel
    Carne Asada MALBEC
    Carpaccio: CHIANTI CLASSICO
    Champagne (rose)
    Barbera, Dolcetto, Merlot, Sangiovese, Valpolicella Prosecco
    Pot Roast CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT,
    ZINFANDEL
    Prime Rib RED BURGUNDY, PINOT NOIR, MERLOT
    Chianti Classico Riserva, Syrah, Zinfandel
    BBQ Ribs ZINFANDEL, SYRAH (SHIRAZ)
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Barbera, CdP,
    Cabernet Franc, Cotes du Rhone Villages, Pinot Noir,
    Petite Sirah
    Roast (Oven) RED BORDEAUX, RED BURGUNDY, BAROLO
    BARBARESCO, PINOT NOIR, SYRAH
    CABERNET FRANC
    Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Southern Rhone,
    Malbec, Spanish (Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat)
    Tacos: SYRAH, SPANISH TEMPRANILLO, MERLOT
    Hamburgers/Meat Loaf: BEAUJOLAIS, SYRAH (SHIRAZ), CABERNET
    SAUVIGNON,  ZINFANDEL
    Bordeaux, Burgundy, Chianti, Cotes du Rhone, Dolcetto,
    Steak Au Poivre CABERNET SAUVIGNON, RED RHONE, SYRAH
    Barolo, Pinot Noir, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel
    Filet Mignon CABERNET SAUVIGNON, AGED RED
    BORDEAUX OR BURGUNDY, MERLOT
    Cabernet Franc, Aged Chianti, Pinot Noir
    Flank (London Broil): SYRAH
    (marinate to reduce Merlot, Chianti, Cotes du Rhone, Nebbiolo toughness)
    Grilled CABERNET SAUVIGNON, SYRAH ,ZINFANDEL
    Chianti, Merlot, Mouvedre (Monastrell), Petite
    Sirah, Red Rhone, Sangiovese *With mushrooms, think Red Bordeaux, Red  Burgundy and Cabernet Sauvignon (Calif, Wash., Australia)
    Sirloin RED BORDEAUX, CABERNET SAUVIGNON
    Chianti Classico, Syrah, Red Rhone, Zinfandel     Merlot, Spanish wine
    New York Strip RED BORDEAUX, BURGUNDY OR CABERNET SAUVIGNON Red Rhone, Syrah, Petite Sirah
    Porterhouse CABERNET SAUVIGNON (Calif, Wash.)Chianti
    Ribeye CABERNET SAUVIGNON (CALIF OR WASH.)Merlot, Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat, Sangiovese, Syrah, Zinfandel
    Tartare (rare) CHIANTI CLASSICO, PINOT NOIR Red Bordeaux or Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Chablis, Gewurztraminer
    T Bone RED BORDEAUX, CABERNET SAUVIGNONMerlot, Chianti Classico, Sangiovese, Syrah
    Stew SHIRAZ/SYRAH, RHONE, ZINFANDEL, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MOUVEDRE Aglianico, Barolo, Bordeaux, Malbec, Barbaresco, Barbera, RiojaPinot Noir
    Stir Fried ZINFANDEL, SHIRAZ
    Pinot Noir, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
    Stroganoff: COTES DU RHONE, RED BORDEAUX, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, BRUNELLO, MERLOT, BARBERA Pinot Noir, rose, Rioja

     

  • Boar

    CHIANTI CLASSICO (RISERVA), SYRAH
    Barolo, Red Rhone
    Barbaresco, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mouvedre, Ribera del Duero, Rioja, Super Tuscan, Zinfandel

  • Breakfast, Brunch

    Champagne, Chardonnay
    Juices, red Burgundy w/steak, white Burgundy w/lobster, coffee, teas, Moscato d’Asti, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling wine or Shiraz, vegetable juice

  • Chicken

    BBQ ZINFANDEL Syrah, Chenin Blanc, New world Chardonnay, German Riesling
    Cacciatore CHIANTI CLASSICO
    Cold (left overs) ROSE, GERMAN RIESLING, BEAUJOLAIS
    Coq Au Vin RED BURGUNDY, PINOT NOIR Beaujolais, Red Rhone
    With Cream Sauce UNOAKED (NAKED) CHARDONNAY, PINOT GRIS, PINOT BLANC, VIOGNIER
    With Curry GEWURZTRAMINER, CHARDONNAY
    Fried CHARDONNAY, SAUVIGNON BLANC, SPARKLING WINE/CHAMPAGNE Pinot Gris, Rose, Pinot Noir
    With Fruit Sauce RIESLING (OFF DRY)
    Grilled CHARDONNAY (OAKED), SAUVIGNON BLANC, SYRAH (SHIRAZ), ZINFANDEL, BEAUJOLAIS Pinot Gris, Riesling (off dry), Cotes du Rhone
    Kiev CHARDONNAY (BIG, BUTTERY, OAKY) White Burgundy
    Citrus CHARDONNAY, RIESLING, SAUVIGNON BLANC (CALIF.)
    (Dijon) Mustard CHARDONNAY
    Poached WHITE BURGUNDY, RIESLING, PINOT NOIR
    Roasted RED BURGUNDY, PINOT NOIR (CALIF OR OREGON), CHARDONNAY (NEW WORLD)Red Bordeaux, Barbera and Dolcetto, Chianti, Cotes du Rhone, Crozes Hermitage, Merlot, Rioja, Syrah
    Roasted w/lemon,
    Garlic, herbs    		 SAUVIGNON BLANC
    With Tomato Sauce CHIANTI, MONTEPULCIANO
    Stir Fry/Sweet & Sour: GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLING
    Tandoori SYRAH, ZINFANDEL
    Tarragon WHITE BORDEAUX OR BURGUNDY, CHARDONNAY

     

  • Chinese

    Chinese food   Low alcohol, high acid wine such as Riesling or Gewurztraminer are a refreshing match, Chenin Blanc (not too dry), Champagne or Sparkling wine

     

  • Cold Meats, Salami

    Barbera, Bardolino, Beaujolais, Montepulciano
    Chianti, Merlot, Pinot Noir, red Rhone, rose, Zinfandel, Riesling

  • Cornish Game Hen

    Red Bordeaux, Merlot
    Beaujolais, Chianti Classico, Dolcetto, Grenache, Pinot Noir
    Chardonnay, Gewurztramier, Pinot Grigio/Gris

  • Crepes

    Asti, Champagne, Muscat, Sparkling wine or cider
    Gewurztraminer, late harvest Riesling, Sauternes, sweet Sherry, sparking Vouvray

  • Desserts

    Almond based Madeira, Muscat, Sherry Champagne, ice wine, Riesling (late harvest), Muscat, Tokaji and Vin Santo
    Biscotti VIN SANTO Asti, Riesling/Vouvray (late harvest), Muscat (Orange) Port (tawny), Cotes du Rhone, sherry (sweet) Zinfandel
    Bread Pudding Riesling/Chenin Blanc, Muscat: late harvest, Sauternes, sherry (sweet) Vin Santo, Tokaji, ice wine
    Breakfast Champagne/sparkling wine, Chardonnay Sparkling Shiraz, Moscato d’Asti, Pinot Gris, Riesling (for spiced dishes)
    Brownies Banyuls, Port, sherry
    Cakes Almond: Chenin Blanc (sweet), Moscato d’Asti, Vin Santo
    Angel food: Champagne/sparkling wine, Riesling (sweet),  Madeira
    Carrot:   Muscat, Riesling (late harvest)
    Coffee:  ice wine, Muscat, Vin Santo
    Pound:  Riesling/Chenin Blanc (late harvest), Muscat (orange), sherry
    (sweet) Spiced:  Muscat, Vin Santo, Port
    Cannoli Moscato d’Asti
    Caramel MUSCAT (Beaumes-de-Venise) Champagne (demi-sec), Riesling, Sauternes, sherry (sweet) PORT (Tawny),  MADEIRA
    Cheesecake MUSCAT (black, orange, Beaumes-de-Venise), RIESLING (BA,    TBA, late harvest)Chardonnay (buttery), late harvest whites, Moscato d’Asti, Port(chocolate),Sauternes (fruit topped), Vouvray (sweet) Champagne, Chenin Blanc, ice wine, Madeira, Quarts de Chaume Sherry (cream), sparkling wine
    Chocolate BANYULS, FRAMBOISE, MADEIRA, MAURY, MUSCAT, PORT, SHERRY (PX), COFFEE Cabernet Sauvignon, Vin Santo, Champagne Cognac, ice wine, late harvest wine (Riesling, Vouvray), Moscatel, Moscato d’Asti, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, run, sweet sake, Sauternes, Sparkling wine, deep teas (Africa), Zinfandel (late harvest)
    Cookies (general) MUSCAT (black, orange, Beaumes-de-Venise) Ice wine, Madeira (chocolate), portAsti, Champagne, Riesling (late harvest), Sauternes, sherry (sweet), sparkling wine, Vin Santo
    Crème Brulee/Custard MUSCAT (Beaumes-de-Venise), SAUTERNES, SHERRY (sweet: cream, oloroso)Late harvest white (ie, Riesling) Madeira Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, ice wine, Moscato d’Asti, port (tawny), rose, Sauvignon Blanc (asparagus),  sparkling wine, Tokaji
    Crepes Fruit    Asti, Champagne, Muscat, sparkling wine, cider Gewurztraminer, late harvest white (ie, Riesling), Sauternes, sherry (sweet), Vouvray (late harvest or sparkling) Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir (mushrooms)
    Pies/Tarts ICE WINE, RIESLING (Auslese/late harvest), SAUTERNES, STICKIES (Australian)Asti, Champagne, Moscato d’Asti, Muscat (Beaumes-de-Venise) Barsac, Gewurztraminer, Tokaji, Vin Santo Also, see individual fruits (ie, apple, apricot, lemon…)
    Souffle Champagne (demi sec), sparkling wine Asti, late harvest white (ie, Riesling), Moscato d’Asti, Muscat, Sauternes Banyuls, Madeira,  port-tawny (chocolate)
    Tiramisu MUSCAT Moscato d’Asti, Sauternes, sweet sherry, Vin Santo Port

     

  • Duck

    General BAROLO, RED BURGUNDY, RED BORDEAUX, RHONE, SYRAH, MERLOT, PINOT NOIR, ZINFANDEL, GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLING (Spatlese)Aglianico, Amarone, Barbaresco, Brunello, Rioja
    Confit BORDEAUX, CABERNET SAUVIGNON Merlot, Pinot Noir
    Curried GEWURZTRAMINER Rhone
    Foie Gras CHAMPAGNE, GEWURZTRAMINER, LATE HARVEST PINOT GRIS OR RIESLING, SAUTERNES Ice wine, Tokaji Pinot Noir Armagnac, Banyuls, Barsac, red Burgundy, Condrieu, Muscat, port (ruby/tawny), white Burgundy, red Bordeaux, Quartes de Chaume, sake, sherry (PX), Vouvray (demi-sec)
    Fruit Sauce GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLING
    Grenache, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel Viognier, Sauternes
    Grilled MERLOT, PINOT NOIR, BURGUNDY Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon/Franc, Rioja, Syrah, Zinfandel
    W/Mushrooms BURGUNDY OR PINOT NOIR
    Asian (Peking) GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLING, PINOT NOIR Burgundy, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel
    Roasted: BORDEAUX, BURGUNDY, PINOT NOIR, RHONE, ZINFANDELCabernet Sauvignon, Rioja, Syrah

     

  • Ethnic Styles

    Asian/Szechuan GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLINGChenin Blanc (citrus based dishes), rose, sparkling wine Champagne, Chardonnay, Muscadet, Pinot Blanc (spicy dishes), Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Vouvray (citrus dishes); Zinfandel
    Cajun Gewurztraminer, Riesling Sauvignon Blanc: Zinfandel (meat dominated)
    Carribean BEER Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling wine, Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon (meat dishes)
    Chinese BEER, GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLING,Champagne, Sparkling wine, Chardonnay (light bodied), Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) Gruner Veltliner, Rose, Pinot Noir (meat, duck dishes), Viognier, Vouvray, Chinese Tea
    Creole Beer, off-dry Riesling Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling wine
    Dim Sum CHAMPAGNE, SPARKLING WINE, CHINESE TEA Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand)
    French  
    Tapenade ROSE Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc, sherry  Zinfandel
    German BEER, RIESLING
    Greek Greek wine, Retsina, Rose Beaujolais, white Bordeaux, Pinot Grigio, Rioja (meat dishes) Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Zinfandel (meat dishes)

     

    Moussaka GREEK WINES (ie, Retsina)
    Chianti, Rioja
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Cotes du Rhone, Ribera del
    Duero

     
    Indian/Tandoori BEER, GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLING, MERLOT, SAUVIGNON BLANCBeaujolais, Champagne, Chardonnay (New World), Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Rose, Sparkling wine, Viognier, Vouvray (aged or demi-sec) Pinot Noir, Shiraz, ZinfandelWhite Bordeau, Chablis, Cotes du Rhone, Hungarian wine, Torrontes, tea Malbec, Petit Sirah(chicken, lamb dishes), Rioja (duck dishes)
    Indonesian Riesling Chardonnay; Shiraz; tea
    Italian Fruit    Asti, Champagne, Muscat, sparkling wine, cider Gewurztraminer, late harvest white (ie, Riesling), Sauternes, sherry (sweet), Vouvray (late harvest or sparkling) Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir (mushrooms)

     

    Risotto PINOT NOIR Barbaresco, Barbera, BardolinoChardonnay (Italian), Pinot Grigio, Soave Classico, Pinot Blanc/Bianco (w/vegetables) Brunello (w/game), Dolcetto, Valpolicella (w/gorgonzola), rose Champagne (aged), sparkling wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling (w/pumpkin, squash), Viognier, white Burgundy
    Japanese GREEN TEA, SAKEBeer, Champagne (Blanc de Blanc), sparkling wine, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon BlancChablis, Gewurztraminer, Muscadet, Pinot Grigio, Sancerre (fried, grilled dishes), Vouvray, white Burgundy Beaujolais, red Burgundy, Merlot (grilled, teriyaki dishes)

     

    Soy sauce based GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLING, PINOT NOIR Rose, sake, sparkling wine Chablis, Champagne, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc Beaujolais, Merlot, Zinfandel
    Tempura general  beer, Chablis, Champagne, Sancerre, sparkling wine Sake, Sauvignon Blanc
     Seafood Gewurztraminer, Muscadet, Sauvigon Blanc, sherry (fino)
    Latin American Margarita
    Mediterranean Think olives, anchovies, peppers:  drink dry, old world, acidic wine such as Champagne, Pinot Blanc (Bianco), and Chateauneuf-du-Pape blanc.
    Mexican BEER, MARGARITAS, RIESLING, SAUVIGNON BLANC, SPARKLING WINE, PROSECCO, GRUETChenin BlancZINFANDELMalbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir Albarino, Champagne, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Rose, Viognier Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, GrenachePetite Sirah, Sangiovese based wines, Shiraz/Syrah, Valpolicella

     

    Fajitas Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc (w/chicken or  Peppers)Zinfandel (w/beef) Beaujolais, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot,
    Pinot Noir, Shiraz (w/beef), Valpolicella
    Gazpacho SHERRY (FINO/MANZANILLA), Sauvignon Blanc, Soave
    Acidic Italian white, Pouilly Fume, Riesling, Viognier
    Guacamole SAUVIGNON BLANCBeer, Champagne, Chardonnay (unoaked),  Margarita Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sancerre, Torrontes
    Middle Eastern Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Vernaccia, Viognier Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, Rose, Syrah, Valpolicella
    Moraccan Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Mint Tea (after the meal) Riesling, Viognier Cabernet Sauvignon, Rioja
    Polish Cabernet Franc, Chinon/Loire Valley red (these wines pick up on the theme of cabbage based foods).
    Portuguese Portuguese wines (Douro with red meats, Vinho Verde with lighter fare such as fish
    Spanish
    Tapas SHERRY (fino/mazanilla), Albarino, Cava, rose Rioja (white) Beer, Priorat (grilled/stewed tapas)
    Paella Riesling Beer, Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc
    Southwestern RieslingCabernet Sauvignon (beef dishes), Zinfandel (spicy beef dishes) Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc Beer, Red Bordeaux (beef), Pinot Noir, Rioja, Shiraz/Syrah
    Thai BEER, GEWURZTRAMNER, RIESLING (OFF DRY), SAUVIGNON BLANC Chablis, Chardonnay, Champagne/Sparkling wine, Chenin Blanc, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Pinot Blanc/Bianco, rose, VouvrayBeaujolais, Nero d’Avola, Pinot Noir, Shiraz/Syrah
    Vietnamese GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLINGBeer, Chardonnay (unoaked), Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand) Gruner Veltliner, Viognier Barbaresco, Barolo

     

  • Goat

    Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Ribera del Duero, Syrah

  • Lamb

    Baby: RED BORDEAUX (young and light bodied), RIOJA, ZINFANDEL
    Braised RHONE, MALBEC, RIOJA, RIBERA DEL DUERO, SYRAH, DOURO, AMARONE
    Chops RED BORDEAUX (young), CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT, SYRAH, BRUNELLO,  RIOJA OR RIBERA DEL DUERO, CABERNET FRANC Tempranillo, Aglianico
    Curry based GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLING (Kabinett), WHITE RHONE, ROSE
    Grilled RED BORDEAUX, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, RHONE, ZINFANDEL, RIOJA OR RIBERA DEL DUERO SYRAH, BAROLO, TEMPRANILLO, AMARONE Zinfandel (if rubbed with garlic)
    Kebabs CABERNET SAUVIGNON, ZINFANDEL
    Pinot Gris, Rose
    Mushrooms RED BORDEAUX, RED RHONE
    Roasted RED BORDEAUX, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT, RIOJA OR RIBERA DEL DUERO, SYRAH, BRUNELLO, BAROLO, DOURO, Malbec; Chenin Blanc Pinot Noir, Chianti, White Rhone
    Leg of Lamb RED BORDEAUX, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, RIOJA
    Mustard BURGUNDY, RHONE (lighter or Cotes du Rhone)
    Rack of Lamb RED BORDEAUX, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, MERLOT, ZINFANDEL
    Stewed RED BORDEAUX, CABERNET SAUVIGNON, RHONE,  RIOJA, RIBERA DEL DUERO, SHIRAZ/SYRAH,  CABERNET FRANC, DOURO, AMARONE Merlot, Chianti, Pinot Noir

     

  • Liver

    Calf: Beaujolais, red Bordeaux, Chianti Classico, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Syrah Red Burgundy, CdP, Cotes du Rhone, rose, Sangiovese
    Chicken Red Burgundy, Merlot Gewurztraminer, Riesling
    Barbera, Chianti, Cotes du Rhone, Madeira, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, sherry, Chardonnay, Muscadet, Sauvignon Blanc

     

  • Others

    Cassoulet FRENCH CAHORS (70% Malbec, 30% ) (Merlot/Tannat), SYRAHRose Barbera, Rhone (red), Zinfandel
    Pate BEAUJOLAIS, SAUTERNESRiesling, rose Beer, white Burgundy, Chardonnay, Semillon
    Polenta CHARDONNAYRose Merlot, Pinot Noir (Oregon) Beer, Soave, sparkling wine  Dolcetto
    Popcorn Champagne, sparkling wine, Chardonnay
    Salt driven dishes AVOID HIGH TANNIC WINES! Go with fresh, fruity white wines with good acidity  CHAMPAGNE, SPARKLING WINE Riesling, Sherry Beer, Gewurztraminer, Muscadet, Pinot Grigio/Gris, rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon Zinfandel (not too heavy)
    Smoked Dishes Champagne, RieslingZinfandel Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, sparkling wine, Viognier
    Smoked Fish RIESLING, SHERRYChardonnay Beer, white Burgundy, Champagne, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling wine
    Teriyaki Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, rose, Zinfandel (w/beef) Merlot Riesling
    Wasabi RIESLING (off dry) Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc (new world) Champagne, sake, sparkling wine (ie, Cava)
    Zinfandel
    Yogurt sauces white Burgundy, Chardonnay (new world), Riesling, rose (dry), Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling wine

     

  • Pasta

    With artichokes: Sauvignon Blanc
    Lasagna CHIANTI, Merlot
    Bolognese Chianti, Sangiovese, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon
    Butter sauce Buttery, oaky new world Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio/Gris
    Alla Carbonara Amarone, lighter Chardonnay (Italian), Orvieta Classico,
    Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, Chianti Classico
    Cannelloni Chianti, Sangiovese
    Dolcetto, Montepulciano
    Cheese sauce Chardonnay (Italian), Pinot Grigio, Pinot Bianco, German
    Riesling, Barbera, Chianti, Dolcetto
    Clam sauce White Burgundy, New World Chardonnay (unoaked), Prosecco, Soave
    Cream sauce CHARDONNAY, Gavi, Pinot Bianco or Grigio, Prosecco,
    Soave, Viognier (if seafood sauce)
    Alfredo RICH, BUTTERY CHARDONNAY
    With Lobster White Burgundy (Mersault), Champagne/Sparking Wine,
    Riesling
    Macaroni & Cheese CHARDONNAY (little-no oak) White Burgundy, Pinot Grigio, Beaujolais, Pinot Noir Chenin Blanc, sparkling wine
    Classic meat sauce/Meatballs Barbera, Chianti, Montepulciano, Valpolicella Dolcetto, Italian,Merlot, Nebbiolo, Sangiovese,
    Mushrooms PINOT NOIR (OREGON) Barbera, Dolcetto, Italian Merlot
    Shellfish Albarino, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chablis, Riesling, Rose,
    Sparkling Wine, Chardonnay, Soave
    Olive Oil  Barbera, Chianti, Dolcetto, Sauvignon Blanc, Soave
    Primavera Pinot Grigio  Chardonnay, Prosecco, New World Sauvignon Blanc
    Sausage Barbera, Syrah, Zinfandel
    Tomato sauce BARBERA, CHIANTI
    Sangiovese, Zinfandel
    Vegetables Barbera, Chardonnay, Chianti, Dolcetto, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Soave
     

  • Pheasant

    BORDEAUX, RED BURGUNDY
    Barolo, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Syrah, Chardonnay (new world-big, oaky) Riesling (if dish served with apples)
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

  • Pork

    Bacon: CHARDONNAY, PINOT NOIRBeaujolais, Syrah, Tempranillo Grenache, Mouvedre, Merlot, Rioja, Syrah, Zinfandel, Rose, Chablis, Pinot Gris, Riesling, sparkling wine
    Chops MERLOT, ZINFANDEL, PINOT NOIR, RIESLING Pinot Gris/Grigio, Tocai Friulano
    Ham: BEAUJOLAIS, RED BURGUNDY, PINOT NOIR, ROSE Zinfandel, Ribero del Duero, Chinon, Valpolicella, sherry, sparking wine, Champagne, Gewurztraminer Chablis, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay (pineapple accented ham) Malbec, Merlot, Tempranillo,
    In a Fruit Sauce GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLING
    Chardonnay, Viognier, Vouvray
    Loin (roast) PINOT NOIR, YOUNG BURGUNDY
    Riesling (off dry-sweet, i.e., Spatlese)
    Mushrooms PINOT NOIR
    Mustard Sauce CHARDONNAY (minimal oak), PINOT GRIS, PINOT BLANC, VIOGNIER
    Prosciutto: BARBERA, CHAMPAGNE,  PINOT GRIGIO, TOCAI FRIULANOChianti, Dolcetto, ValpolicellaLambrusco, rose, Sangiovese, sherry (fino), Soave, Trebbiano, Verdiccio, Chardonnay, Orvieto, Prosecco
    Roasted RIESLING (off dry Kabinett/Spatlese), GEWURZTRAMINER, PINOT GRIS (full bodied Alsatian), CHARDONNAY (minimal oak), BEAUJOLAIS,ZINFANDEL, CHIANTI
    Spicy GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLING (off dry Kabinett/Spatlese
    Hot Dogs ROSE, RIESLING (IF SPICY), ZINFANDELPinot Gris (Grigio), Pinot Noir, Rioja,

     

  • Quail

    BORDEAUX, RED BURGUNDY, PINOT NOIR, RIOJA(RISVERA)
    Cotes du Rhone Red, Syrah, Chardonnay (oaky, big, new world)

  • Rabbit

    BAROLO, BARBARESCO, BORDEAUX, CHIANTI CLASSICO, COTE ROTIE
    Chinon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Syrah, Zinfandel, Chardonnay (with mustard)
    Bandol, red Burgundy, CdP Blanc, Hermitage, Pinot Gris, Ribera del Duero,
    sherry, Volnay

  • Salads

    Antipasti Italian whites (Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Falanghina, Orvieto, Soave, Verdicchio, Vernaccia
    Asian Riesling
    Asparagus Unoaked Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
    Beef Beaujolais, Pinot Noir
    Beet/Goat Cheese Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc
    Caesar CHARDONNAY, Sauvignon Blanc Arneis, Chablis, Riesling, rose, Sancerre, sparkling wine Beaujolais
    Calamari rose, Savennieres
    Chef Chardonnay (esp. New World) Riesling, Soave, Viognier Zinfandel (lighter style)
    Chicken CHARDONNAY, SAUVIGNON BLANCPinot Grigio, RieslingBeaujolais Beer, Chenin Blanc, rose, Sancerre, Valpolicella, Vouvray
    Citrus Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Malvasia, Moscato d’Asti, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, sparkling wine
    Cobb Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
    Crab Champagne, Pinot Blanc, Riesling (dry), Sauvignon Blanc, Soave, sparkling wine, Viognier, Vouvray
    Duck Beaujolais, Pinot Noir
    Fig, Gorgonzola Nut Gewurztraminer, Sauternes
    Greek Greek wine (Assyrtiko, Robolo), rosde, Sauvignon Blanc
    Goat cheese Pouilly Fume, Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc
    Lobster Champagne White Burgundy, Pouilly-Fume, sparkling wine
    Mushroom Pinot Blanc, rose, Sancerre, Vernaccia  Beaujolais
    Nicoise  ROSE (Bandol or Rosado) Sauvignon Blanc Riesling, Viognier  Zinfandel
    Pasta Chardonnay, Buttery California Sauvignon Blanc Soave
    Seafood PINOT GRIGIO/GRIS,  RIESLING (dry),  SAUVIGNON BLANC, SOAVEChampagneChardonnay, Sparkling wine
    Spinach Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir (if garnished w/bacon) Orvieto, Soave, Vernaccia Beaujolais, Merlot
    Tomato SAUVIGNON BLANCBarbera, rose Sancerre, Verdicchio
    Tuna Frascati, rose Riesling, Vernaccia
    Grilled Vegetable Merlot Sauvignon Blanc

     

  • Sandwiches

    Bacon/Lettuce/Tomato Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, rose, sparkling wine Beaujolais, beer, Chianti, Pinot Noir
    Cheesesteak Beer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Syrah/Shiraz, Zinfandel
    Chicken Chardonnay, Riesling, rose
    Grilled Cheese & Ham Chardonnay Beaujolais
    Egg Pinot Blanc/Bianco, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sylvaner, Traminer
    Ham (& Cheese) Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone Merlot Pinot Gris, rose
    Lobster roll Champagne, Chardonnay, Riesling, rose, Semillon, white Burgundy
    Pastrami Beaujolais, Zinfandel Beer, Champagne, sparkling wine
    Roast Beef Beaujolais Merlot, Valpolicella Riesling
    Salami Merlot, rose, Sangiovese, Zinfandel
    Sliced Steak Barbera, Chianti, Cotes du Rhone, Dolcetto, Syrah
    Tuna rose, Sauvignon Blanc

     

  • Sausage

    Sausage (Adjust wine for type and spice)
    Chorizo Beer, Albarino, Champagne, Chardonnay, Sherry Syrah, Tempranillo
    Italian  Barbera, Chianti, Dolcetto, Montepulciano, Rosso di Montacino
    Seafood White Burgundy, unoaked Chardonnay
    Kielbasa sparkling wine, beer
    Grilled w/garlic BEAUJOLAIS, ZINFANDEL
    Hot/spiced RIESLING, CHAMPAGNE Bandol, Dolcetto, Montepulciano, Rioja, Shiraz, Zinfandel

     

  • Seafood

    Anchovies: Muscadet Orvieto, Riesling
    Bluefish New world Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc White
    Burgundy/Bordeaux, white Hermitage, Gewurztraminer
    Calamari (fried) Gewurztraminer
    Catfish White Burgundy or dry Chardonnay, Riesling (dry), Sancerre Beaujolais, Chablis, Gewurztraminer, Muscadet, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pouilly Fume, Sparkling wine
    Ceviche SANCERRE, SAUVIGNON BLANC(NEW ZEALAND) Albarino, Chablis, Champagne/Sparkling wine, Muscadet, Old world Riesling (Alsace, Germany) Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Gris
    Clams CHABLIS, MUSCADET, SAUVIGNON BLANC(NEWZEALAND), PINOT GRIGIO, GRIS(OREGON) Pouilly-Fume, Sancerre, Riesling, Rose, sparkling wine, Vinho VerdeChampagne, Albarino, Beaujolais, Chardonnay (unoaked), white Burgundy, Gewurztraminer, Muscadet, Savennieres, fino sherry,
    Vouvray
    Cod CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY (the bigger the better) White Burgundy, rose Champagne, Chenin Blanc, Meursault, Riesling, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Vouvray
    Crab RIESLING (dry-off dry), WHITE BURGUNDY, CALIFORNI CHARDONNAY, SAUVIGNON BLANC (richer California style)Champagne, Sparkling wine, Cava, Prosecco, ViognierPinot Blanc/Bianco, Pinot Gris/Grigio, rose, Savennieres, Vinho Verde, Gewurztraminer, Semillon, Chenin Blanc, Sancerre, Chablis
    Crayfish CALIFORNIA CHARDONNAY White Burgundy, Chablis Champagne(rose), Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc/Grigio, Riesling, rose, Sancerre
    Flounder White Burgundy, Chablis, California Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
    Chenin Blanc, Muscadet, Pinot Blanc (Alsace), Pinot Grigio, Pouilly-Fume, Sancerre
    Haddock Chardonnay, Riesling White Burgundy Chablis, Pouilly-Fume, Sauvignon Blanc
    Halibut WHITE BURGUNDY, CHABLIS, CHARDONNAY(light) Pouilly-Fume, Riesling, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Viognier.
    Herring Riesling (dry), Champagne, Muscadet, Pinot Blanc (Bianco), Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Sherry (fino)
    Lobster WHITE BURGUNDY, CHAMPAGNE (blanc de blanc, rose), CHARDONNAY Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio (Gris), Pinot Blanc (Bianco), Marsanne-Roussanne, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Savennieres, sparkling wine, Viognier, Vouvray Chablis, white Rioja, Rose, Soave, Verdicchio, Vermentino, Vernaccia Newburg: Chablis, Chardonnay Curried: Viognier
    Mackerel MUSCADET, SAUVIGNON BLANC Chardonnay (dry Italian), Sancerre, Semillon, Vinho Verde Pinot Grigio, Marsanne, Viognier
    Mahi-Mahi Red Burgundy, Barbera d’Alba, Pinot Noir Pinot Grigio (Gris), Pouilly-Fume
    Monkfish WHITE BURGUNDY, CHARDONNAY Gewurztraminer, Riesling CdP Blanc, Hermitage Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris
    Mussels CHABLIS, CHAMPAGNE, UNOAKED CHARDONNAY, SAUVIGNON BLANC, SPARKLING WINE Pinot Grigio (Gris), Riesling (dry), Rose, Semillon, Viognier Sancerre, Savenierres, Dry Vouvray, Gruner Veltliner
    Oysters CHABLIS, MUSCADET, SAUVIGNON BLANCChampagne, Sancerre, Savennieres,  Sherry (dry), Sparkling wine, White Bordeaux White Burgundy, beer, Unoaked Chardonnay, Dry Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Dry Riesling, Dry Vouvray
    Red Snapper SAUVIGNON BLANC, WHITE BURGUNDY, CHARDONNAY Rose, SemilloChenin Blanc, Riesling, Vinho Verde, Vouvray, Cabernet Franc, Light Pinot Noir
    Salmon CHARDONNAY, PINOT NOIR White or red Burgundy, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Savennieres Rose, Beaujolais, Champagne or sparkling wine
    Smoked Salmon CHAMPAGNE, CHARDONNAY, RIESLING Chablis, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Sherry, sparkling wine Sancerre, Vouvray, Pinot Noir
    Sashimi CHAMPAGNE, SAKE, SPARKLING WINE Chardonnay, Muscadet, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Savennieres, Vouvray
    Sardines MUSCADET, SAUVIGNON BLANC, VINHO VERDE Rose, Sherry, Sancerre, SoaveVermentino, Vernaccia
    Scallops WHITE BURGUNDY, CHAMPAGNE, CHARDONNAY, RIESLING (DRY-MEDIUM), SAUVIGNON BLANC White Bordeaux, Chablis, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Soave, sparkling wine, Viognier, Vouvray (demi-sec)Pouilly-Fume, Pouilly-Fuisse
    Sea Bass WHITE BURGUNDY, CHARDONNAY Chablis, Pinot Gris Champagne, White Bordeaux, Pouilly-Fume, Sancerre. Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Verdicchio, Vermentino
    Shrimp SAUVIGNON BLANC White Burgundy, Chablis,  Chardonnay, Riesling (dry-off dry), Sparkling wine, Muscadet Aligote, White Bordeaux, Champagne, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer (curried), Pinot Bianco, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Pouilly-Fume, rose
    Smoked Trout RIESLING, SANCERRE, SAUVIGNON BLANC (California) Sherry, sparkling wine
    Sole WHITE BURGUNDY,CHARDONNAY, CHABLIS Champagne, Meursault Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pouilly-Fume, Riesling, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Soave, Viognier, Semillon
    Squid (Calamari) Champagne, Gewurztraminer, Sparkling Wine Pinot Bianco, Orvieto, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Soave, Trebbiano, Verdicchio, Vermentino
    Stripped Bass WHITE BURGUNDY, CHARDONNAY Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
    Swordfish RED BURGUNDY/PINOT NOIR(grilled swordfish) White Burgundy (baked/broiled swordfish), Sauvignon Blanc Gruner Veltliner (for spicy preparation) Chablis (lemon butter sauce), Champagne, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sancerre, Sparkling Wine Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
    Trout RIESLING Chablis, Champagne, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pouilly-Fume, Sparkling Wine White Bordeaux, White Burgundy, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Vouvray Pinot Noir (light style w/grilled trout)
    Tuna PINOT NOIR (new world), CHARDONNAY Beaujolais, red Cotes du Rhone, Merlot; Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Wine Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, CdP, Chianti, Gigondas Syrah, Zinfandel,White Burgundy, Rose (and Rose Champagne), Chenin Blanc, Muscadet, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Riesling, Viognier
    Turbot WHITE BURGUNDY, CHARDONNA Chablis, Champagne Pouilly Fume

     

  • Soups

    Black Bean Cotes du Rhone, Sherry
    Beet (Borscht) Beer, Sauvignon Blanc Merlot
    Bouillabaisse WHITE CASSIS, ROSE Chardonnay (California), RieslingWhite Bandol, White Bordeaux, white Burgundy,  Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon (aged), sherry
    Cauliflower Chenin Blanc
    Chicken Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Pinot Noir
    Clam Chowder (New England) CHARDONNAY White Burgundy, Chablis Pinot Grigio/Gris
    (Manhattan) Beaujolais, Merlot, Rioja
    Consomme Madeira, Sherry (fino or amontillado)
    Corn Chardonnay (full bodied and rich) White Burgundy, Riesling, Viognier, Madeira
    Crab SHERRY (fino or amontillado)
    Creamed Chardonnay Beer, White Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc, Soave, Viognier
    Cucumber Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling wine, Verdiccio
    Fish Pinot Blanc, rose, Sauvignon Blanc Beer, Chardonnay
    Gazpacho Sauvignon Blanc Albarino, Cava, white Rioja
    Gumbo BEER
    Lobster Bisque Champagne, Chardonnay (rich and buttery)
    Minestrone  CHIANTI, SANGIOVESE Barbera Sauvignon Blanc
    Mushroom Pinot Noir
    Cream of Mushroom Chardonnay White Burgundy Merlot, rose
    Onion Beaujolais,  red Burgundy, red Cotes du Rhone White Burgundy, Pinot Blanc/Gris Beer, Chardonnay (Calif.), Gruner Veltliner, sherry
    Pea  Chardonnay Gewurztraminer, Gruner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc
    Bell Pepper Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Vouvray
    Potato Chardonnay Chianti
    Pumpkin/Squash Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, sparkling wine, Viognier
    Seafood Bisque/Chowder /Stew white Burgundy, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
    Tomato Chianti, rose Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc
    Tortilla Rioja, Sauvignon Blanc
    Vegetable Sauvignon Blanc, Soave
    Vichyssoise White Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc, sherry

     

  • Squab (Pigeon)

    RED BORDEAUX, CABERNET SAUVIGNON
    Barbaresco, Crozes-Hermitage, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Syrah
    Beaujolais, red Burgundy, Sangiovese, Zinfandel
    Champagne, Riesling

  • Turkey

    Roasted NEW WORLD CHARDONNAY,  PINOT NOIR Beaujolais, White Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, Shiraz, ZinfandelRiesling, Rioja Reserva, Sauvignon Blanc, Vouvray
    Cold Leftovers: Beaujolais, Riesling, Lighter Pinot Noir
    Dinner SPARKLING SHIRAZ, FRUITY ZINFANDEL Beaujolais, Cabernet Sauvignon, New World Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, New World Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah, sparkling wine Amarone, Chablis, White Burgundy, Pinot Gris

     

  • Veal

    Braised Shoulder/Shank Young Bordeaux, New World Pinot Noir, Rhone red, Super Tuscan, Syrah
    Chops: CHIANTI, SYRAH , ZINFANDEL
    Bistecca Alla Florentine:
    (Florentine Beefsteak)    		 Barolo, Red Burgundy, Cabernet Sauvignon, New World Pinot Noir Bordeaux, Rioja
    In Cream Sauce: LIGHTER CHARDONNAY White Burgundy, Pinot Gris, Riesling(dry)
    Grilled: Red Burgundy, Malbec, Syrah, Rioja
    Roasted Loin: Red/White Burgundy
    In Citrus Sauce: Chablis, New World Chardonnay
    Marsala: Chianti, Merlot, Chardonnay
    With Mushrooms: Red Burgundy Oaky Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Vouvray
    Osso Buco: BAROLO Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto d’Alba, Pinot Noir Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Super Tuscan, Valpolicella, Zinfandel
    Parmesan: Brunello, Chianti
    Roasted: Red Bordeaux, Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay Red/White Burgundy, Chianti Classico, Grenache, Merlot, Valpolicella, Pinot Gris, Soave
    Scallopine: Rioja
    Pinot Grigio, Soave

     

  • Vegetables

    Class Preparation Favored Wines
    Fresh, raw   Think crisp whites such as a dry Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc or a Muscadet; a slightly more full Pinot Gris or Chardonnay would work as well.
    Stir Fry   Think whites….Albarino, Chablis, Champagne, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gavi, Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, Sauvignon Blanc, White Bordeaux, Rhone or Burgundy, Chenin Blanc
    Steamed   Albarino, Chablis, Chardonnay, Gavi, Muscadet, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume
    Grilled   Beaujolais, Chianti, Pinot Noir, and Rioja; whites Include those listed under Stir Fry above.

     

  • Vegetables, Fruits & Spices

    Dried Fruit: PORT (Tawny) Asti, Champagne (dry/sec) Grenache, late harvest red (ie, Zinfandel) Sherry, Vin Santo
    Apples (the fruit) RIESLING, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, sparkling wine,Viognier
    Apple Dessert MUSCAT, RIESLING (LATE HARVEST/OFF DRY- SWEET, SAUTERNESChenin Blanc (late harvest), Gewurztraminer (late harvest), ice wine, Quarts de Chaume, Semillon (late harvest), Vouvray (sweet) Gewurztraminer, Madeira, Moscato d’Asti,  sherry (oloroso), sparking wine (demi-sec), Tokaji (Hungarian), Vin Santo
    Apricots(fruit) Chenin Blanc, Viognier
    Apricot Dessert Ice wine, Muscat (orange), Sauternes Madeira, Moscato d’Asti, Muscatel, port (tawny). Riesling (late harvest), Semillon (sweet)
    Artichokes ROSE, SAUVIGNON BLANC Champagne, Chardonnay (unoaked), Muscadet, Orvieto, Pinot Gris, Pouilly-Fume, Riesling, Sancerre, Gruner eltliner,Verdicchio, Vernaccia Chablis, Chenin Blanc, white Rioja, Semillon (dry), Sherry (fino,manzanilla), Soave, Vermentino, Vinho Verde, Viognier
    Asparagus CHABLIS, CHARDONNAY (unoaked),GRUNER VELTLINER, POUILLY FUME RIESLING (dry), SAUVIGNON BLANC White Burgundy, Champagne, Muscadet, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Sancerre Beaujolais (grilled asparagus), (white) Bordeaux, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc/Bianco, Prosecco, sparkling wine, rose, sake, Savennieres, Semillon, Soave,Verdicchio,Vermentino, Vouvray
    Avocado CHABLIS, SAUVIGNON BLAN Champagne, Chardonnay, Gruner Veltliner, Sancerre Beaujolais, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Pinot Blanc/Bianco, Rose, Torrontes
    Bananas Australian stickies, Banyuls, Madeira, Muscat, Port,Quarts de Chaume, Late Harvest white Gewurztraminer, Rose, Sherry, Champagne/Sparkling
    Wine
    Basil SANGIOVESE, SAUVIGNON BLANCChardonnay (unoaked), Zinfandel, ChiantiCabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Nebbiolo Champagne (Rose), CdP blanc, Gavi, Pinot Grigio, Orvieto, Soave
    Pesto

     

    (basil/olive oil)

    		  CHARDONNAY, SAUVIGNON BLANCVermentinoWhite Burgundy, Chablis, CdP blanc, Gavi, Meursault, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Soave, Vernaccia
    Bay Leaf Barbera, Chianti, Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
    Green Beans Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Riesling (dry)
    Beets RIESLING (w/roasted beets)Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Gris, Rose, Sancerre, Gewurztraminer
    Blackberries BLACK MUSCATOff dry-sweet Riesling, Late harvest Riesling
    Blueberries LATE HARVEST RIESLIN Muscat (Beaumes-de-Venise, orange), sparkling wine, ice wine Champagne, port, Vouvray (sweet)
    Berries(dessert) Late harvest whites (ie., Riesling)Port (ruby/vintage) ice wine, Muscat (black), Vouvray (late harvest)
    Broccoli Unoaked Chardonnay (New World), Sauvignon Blanc
    Brussel Sprouts Sauvignon Blanc
    Cabbage Dishes DRY RIESLING Cabernet Franc, Hermitage, Gewurztraminer Merlot, Dolcetto
    Cantaloupe Asti, Banyuls, Champagne (dry), Chenin Blanc (sweet), Riesling (sweet)
    Capers Beaujolais, Muscadet, Pinot Grigio/Gris, Pinot Noir
    Caraway Seeds Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
    Carrots Sauvignon Blanc, Gruner Veltliner Chablis, Chardonnay (new world, unoaked), dry Riesling, Semillon, Soave, Viognier Carrot cake: Muscat
    Cauliflower Pinot Gris, Riesling (off dry) Sauvignon Blanc, sparkling wine Cabernet sauvignon (if grilled)
    Celery Sauvignon Blanc
    Cherries PINOT NOIRBeaujolais Cabernet Sauvignon
    Cherry based desserts PORT Riesling (late harvest), Rose Champagne, black Muscat, Beaumes-de-Venise Muscat Banyuls, ice wine, late harvest Zinfandel
    Chervil Syrah, Riesling Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, rose Champagne
    Chickpeas Sauvignon Blanc
    Chives Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay, Pinot Gris/Grigio, Sancerre Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
    Chili Pepper RIESLING, RIOJA, SAUVIGNON BLANC, ZINFANDELGewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Syrah Beaujolais, Cab Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, Dolcetto, Merlot, Pinot Gris/Grigio, sherry, Tempranillo
    Anaheim:  Riesling
    Ancho:      Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo
    Chipotle:   Malbec, Tempranillo
    Guajillo:    Syrah
    Habanero: Chardonnay, Viognier
    Jalapeno:   Pinot Gris
    Pasilla:      Barbera, Chianti, Zinfandel, Chilean Cab
    Poblano (dried Ancho): dry Riesling
    Serrano:     Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
    Cinnamon Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir Champagne, sparkling wine, Chenin Blanc Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel
    Cloves Gewurztraminer, Zinfandel Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Viognier Pinot Noir, Syrah
    Coconut Chardonnay (oaky/buttery), Riesling, Viognier ice wine, Pinot Gris, sparkling wine, late harvest whites
    Coriander   Gewurztraminer, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir Rose Champagne, Chardonnay, Riesling Rioja, Shiraz
    Corn CHARDONNAY (oaked and buttery) Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris Champagne, Sparkling wine, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
    Cranberries Riesling, Shiraz Pinot Gris Beaujolais, Zinfandel
    Crudites PINOT BLANC/BIANCO Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc Chenin Blanc, Sparkling wine, Vouvray Beaujolais, rose
    Cucumbers Riesling (Kabinett), rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Soave
    Cumin Chardonnay, Riesling (dry), Sauvignon Blanc Rose Champagne, Viognier Rioja, Syrah, Tempranillo, Zinfandel
    Currants Banyuls, deep Beaujolais, Grenache, port
    Dates PORT, SHERRY (oloroso, cream, PX) Tokaji, Madeira
    Dill SAUVIGNON BLANCChardonnay (unoaked), Chenin Blanc, Riesling, SemillonPinot Gris/Grigio, Retsina, Viognier
    Eggplant(grilled)  Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah/Shiraz Aglianico, Barbera, Chianti, Sangiovese
    Fennel SAUVIGNON BLANCChardonnay (oaked and buttery), Pinot Gris/Grigio, ViognierChenin Blanc, Gruner Veltliner, Pinot Blanc, Pouilly-Fume, Riesling, Sancerre, Soave
    Figs PORT, SHERRYMadeira, Vin Santo, Zinfandel rose Champagne, Cava or Prosecco Sparkling wine, Chenin Blanc (Loire Valley), Moscato, black Muscat, Riesling (off dry to sweet), rose
    Garbanzo beans(Humus) Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, rose, Pinot Noir White Burgundy, Chardonnay, Champagne (buttery), Assyrtiko,Vernaccia
    Garlic Chardonnay, rose, Sauvignon Blanc Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Sparking wine, Viognier Barbera, Burgundy, Pinot Noir, sherry, Syrah, Zinfandel
    Ginger GEWURZTRAMINER, RIESLING (off dry- sweet),
    MUSCATChardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Viogner Champagne, Pinot Grigio, Sauternes/Semillon, Hungarian Tokaji (with dessert)
    Grapefruit Champagne, Sparkling Wine, ice wine, Pouilly-Fume, Sauvignon Blanc, Vinho Verde
    Guava Riesling (off dry)
    Horseradish dishes ChampagneGewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Riesling, rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling wine, Viognier, Beaujolais, Pinot Noir, Rioja, Zinfandel, Bloody Mary
    Kiwi Fruit Late harvest Riesling
    Leeks Chardonnay Muscadet, Riesling
    Lemon SAUVIGNON BLANC, LATE HARVEST RIESLING, SAUTERNES (with creamy desserts) Gewurztraminer, ice wine, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, White Burgundy, Chablis, Muscadet, Pinot Grigio, Sancerre,
    Verdichio, Semillon (late harvest with creamy desserts), sweet
    Tokaji, late harvest Vouvray
    Lime SAUVIGNON BLANC Riesling (late harvest with desserts) Champagne, Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc (with seafood dishes),
    ice wine (with desserts), Sauternes (with desserts)
    Mango LATE HARVEST RIESLING Chardonnay, Condrieu, ice wine, Muscat, SauternesGewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Champagne (desserts)
    Marjoram Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
    Melons Champagne (demi-sec), Sparkling Wine, Moscato d’Asti, Pinot Grigio/Gris, RoseGewurztraminer, ice wine, Muscat de Beaunes-de-Venice, Pinot
    Blanc, Riesling, Sherry, Vernaccia, Banyuls
    Mint CABERNET SAUVIGNON Syrah/Shiraz; Sauvignon Blanc Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir
    Gewurztraminer, Riesling
    Mushrooms & Sauces RED BURGUNDY/PINOT NOIR (OREGON) Cabernet Sauvignon, Rioja, Zinfandel, red Bordeaux Chardonnay (unoaked) w/cream sauce, Madeira, rose Barbaresco, Barbera, Barolo, Beaujolais, CdP, Chianti (Classico Riserva), Malbec, Merlot, Sangiovese, sherry,  super Tuscan Tempranillo Arneis, Chablis Gran Cru, Champagne, Chenin Blanc, Pinot  Blanc, Pinot Gris (Alsatian), Riesling, Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Vouvray
    Mustard and sauces UNOAKED CHARDONNAY Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand), Pinot NoirWhite Burgundy, Chablis, Sancerre, Pinot Grigio/Gris
    Cotes du Rhone, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
    Nutmeg Oaked Chardonnay, Pinot Noir White Burgundy, Pinot Blanc, Viognier Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel
    Olives ROSE, SHERRY Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc Albarino, sparkling wine
    Bandol, Rhones, Italian reds, Rioja
    Onions ALSATIAN WHITEWhite Burgundy, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, RieslingBeaujolais, Cotes du Rhone,  Syrah/Shiraz
    Champagne, Gruner Veltliner, Rose, Sparkling Wine Verdicchio Tempranillo
    Oranges MUSCAT (ORANGE/BEAUMES-DE-VENISE), RIESLING
    Champagne Asti, ice wine, Sauternes, sparkling wine, Tokaji, Sauvignon
    Blanc, Semillon, sherry
    Oregano SAUVIGNON BLANCCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah/Shiraz, Zinfandel
    Papaya Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Viognier
    Paprika Zinfandel Cabernet Sauvignon (young), Merlot, Bordeaux (aged), Hungarian Wine
    Parsley SAUVIGNON BLANC
    Passion Fruit Riesling Champagne, Moscatel, Moscato d’Asti, Muscat, Sauternes
    Peaches MUSCAT DE BEAUMES-DE-VENISE, RIESLING (LATE 
    HARVEST, SWEET), SAUTERNESChampagne, sparkling wine, ice wine, Madeira, sherry (sweet), Vouvray Asti, Amaretto, Marsala, port (Tawny), Vin Santo, Viognier
    Pears BANYULS, RIESLING/SEMILLON (LATE HARVEST)Champagne, Gewurztraminer (late harvest), Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise Chardonnay, ice wine, Moscato d’Asti, Sauvignon Blanc,
    sparkling wine
    Peas SAUVIGNON BLANCChardonnay Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Vouvray (dry)
    Black Pepper CABERNET SAUVIGNONSyrah, Zinfandel
    Bell Pepper SAUVIGNON BLANC Semillon, Viognier, Rose Riesling
    Beaujolais, Cab Franc, Cotes du Rhone, Merlot, Rioja, Syrah,
    Tempranillo, Zinfandel
    Persimmon Brandy, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise
    Pineapple RIESLING (LATE HARVEST),  MUSCAT DE BEAUMES-DE-VENISE, CHARDONNAY, JURANCON, SHERRY, ARNACHA, PINOT NOIRRumChampagne, brandy based cocktail, Gewurztraminer, ice wine, Sauternes, Vin Santo, Viognier
    Plums  PORT, RIESLING (SWEET/LATE HARVEST) Banyuls, ice wine, Moscato d’Asti, Muscat, Zinfandel (late harvest)
    Pomegranate Ice wine, Riesling (late harvest), Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc
    Prunes Port (Tawny), sherry (oloroso) Banyuls, red Burgundy, Madeira, Moscatel, Sauternes
    Pumpkin Pie MADEIRA, PORT, SHERRY (sweet) Semillon(late harvest)Sauternes, Late harvest: Riesling, Muscat, Gewurztraminer,  Riesling;  TokajiShiraz, Valpolicella
    Quince Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise Riesling (late harvest), Madeira, Gewurztraminer
    Radish Sauvignon Blanc
    Raisins Port (Tawny) Beaujolais, Grenache, Madeira, sherry (sweet)
    Raspberry RIESLING (OFF DRY-SWEET OR LATE HARVEST),

     

    CHAMPAGNEBeaujolais, Muscat, Port (Tawny), Sauternes, sparkling wineMoscato d’Asti, Sauternes, Sparkling Shiraz, Zinfandel
    Rhubarb MUSCAT (ORANGE) Riesling, Sauternes Champagne, Gewurztraminer
    Rosemary CABERNET SAUVIGNONRiesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurztraminer (lateharvest) Sangiovese, Shiraz/Syrah, Zinfandel
    Saffron RIESLING, SAUVIGNON BLANC, CHARDONNAY, ERRY(FINO, MANZANILLA), ROSE Viognier
    Sage Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah/Shiraz, Tempranillo, Zinfandel, Cotes-du- Rhone
    Spinach CHARDONNAY (UNOAKED), SAUVIGNON BLANC, SOAVE Pinot Grigio Dry and fruity whites
    Squash Acorn/Butternut- Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling,Viognier
    Star Anise Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Noir
    Strawberry CHAMPAGNE (DEMI-SEC, ROSE), SPARKLING WINE, SAUTERNES Vouvray (late harvest), Semillon (late harvest), Moscato d’Asti, Muscat (black or Beaumes-de- Venise), Riesling (off dry-sweet) BanyulsBeaujolais, ice wine, sparkling Shiraz, Viognier
    Sweet Potatoes Chardonnay Gewurztraminer, Riesling, sparkling wine (sweet), Viognier
    Swiss Chard Sauvignon Blanc
    Tarragon CHARDONNAY (UNOAKED), SAUVIGNON BLANC White Burgundy, Arneis, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Viognier
    Thyme SAUVIGNON BLANC Pinot Grigio/Gris Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Champagne, Chardonnay, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Gigonda, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Zinfandel
    Tomatillo Sauvignon Blanc Riesling Cotes du Rhone, red Burgundy, Syrah
    Tomato BARBERA, CHIANTI, SANGIOVESEPinot Noir, Rose, GewurztraminerSauvignon Blanc, Albarino Pinot Grigio, Riesling
    Truffles BAROLO, BARBARESCO Red Burgundy (aged), Cotes du Rhone, Bordeaux (Pomerol), Barbera, Dolcetto, Ribera del Duero Chardonnay/White Burgundy, Champagne
    Zucchini VALPOLICELLA (great w/tomato sauce)
    Dolcetto Sauvignon Blanc, Barbera (tomato sauce), Beaujolais, MontepulcianoSancerre
    Fried: Arneis, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Grigio, Falanghina, Pinot  Bianco, Verdicchio, Vernaccia 
    white Burgundy, Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

     

  • Venison

    RHONE, SYRAH, ZINFANDEL, BAROLO
    Barbaresco, Amarone, red Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, CdP, Cote-Rotie, Gigondas, Hermitage, New World Pinot Noir