Here are some suggested food and wine pairings | |
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FIRST COURSES | | Antipasti or Hors d'Oeuvres | | Champagne, Muscadet, Orvieto, Prosecco, Sancerre, Soave, Verdicchio | | | | | | | Caviar | | Champagne, Alsace Riesling, German Riesling | | | | | Charcuterie & Salami | | Beaujolais, Côte Chalonnaise Pinot Noir, Dolcetto, Provencal Rosé | | | | | | | Crudités | | Dry Sherry, New Zealand sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly-Fumé, Provencal Rosé, Vinho Verde, Beaujolais | | | | | | | Dim Sum | | Alsace Muscat, Moscato d'Asti, Vinho Verde | | | | | Fish Terrines & Pates | | Alsace Pinot Blanc, Champagne, Orvieto, Washington Sémillon | | | | Foie Gras | | German Auslese Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sauternes | | | | | Goat Cheese | | Albariño, California Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly-Fumé, Sancerre | | | | | | | Ham or Prosciutto | | Dolcetto, Off-Dry Sherry, Prosecco, Verdicchio | | | | | Mackerel, Sardines | | Albariño, Alsace Riesling, French Rosé, Muscadet, Soave, Vinho Verde | | | | | | | Quiche Lorraine | | Alsace Pinot Gris, Mature Champagne | | | | | Shrimp, Boiled | | Dry Vouvrey, Mâconnais Whites, Orvieto, Soave, Vinho Verde | | | | | | | Shrimp, Oysters, Fried | | Albariño, California Sparkling Wine, Champagne, Dry Sherry, Dry Vouvray | | | | | | | Smoked Salmon & Gravlax | | Alsace Riesling, Chablis, Champagne, German Riesling Kabinett, New Zealand Chardonnay | | | | | | | Vegetable Terrines & Pates | | California Sauvignon Blanc, Dry White Bordeaux, Pouilly-Fumé | | |
| PASTA | | Cream-Based Sauces | | Alsace Riesling, Dry Vouvray, Orvieto, Pinot Bianco, Pouilly-Fumé, Sancerre, Soave | | | | | | | Garlic & Oil Based Sauces | | Pinot Grigio, Provencal Rosé, Verdicchio | | | | | Meat-Based Sauces | | Barbaresco, Barbera, Barolo, Chianti, Côtes de Provence Reds, Rosso di Montalcino | | | | | | | Tomato-Based Sauces | | Barbera, Beaujolais, Cotes de Rhone, Dolcetto | | | |
RISOTTO | | Fish-Based | | California Chardonnay, Mâconnais Whites, Orvieto, Provencal Rosé, Soave | | | | | | | Mushroom & Truffle Based | | Bandol, Barbaresco, Mature Red Burgundy, Rosso di Montepulciano | | | | | | | Vegetable-Based | | Champagne, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Pouilly-Fumé, Sancerre, Verdicchio | | |
| FISH AND SHELLFISH | | Bass, Freshwater | | California Sauvignon Blanc, Mâconnais Whites, Soave | | | | | Bass, Sea | | Alsace Riesling, Champagne, Oregon Pinot Gris, Pouilly-Fumé, Sancerre | | | | | | | Bouillabaisse | | California Sparkling Wine, Cava, Provencal Rosé, Spanish Rosé | | | | | | | Cod | | Alsace Pinot Gris, California Chardonnay, Mâconnais Whites, Oregon Pinot Gris | | | | | | | Crab (Boiled, Cakes or Salads) | | Champagne, Mâconnais Whites, Oregon Pinot Gris, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Washington Sémillon | | | | | | | Crab, Soft-Shell | | Alsace Riesling, Champagne, Mâconnais Whites, Soave, White Bordeaux | | | | | | | Fish, Fried | | California Sparkling Wine, Dry Vouvray, Vinho Verde | | | | | Flounder | | Alsace Pinot Blanc, Chablis, Pinot Grigio | | | | | Halibut | | California Chardonnay, Condrieu, Oregon Pinot Gris | | | | | Lobster | | Condrieu, Finer White Burgundy | | | | | Oysters, Clams & Mussels | | Champagne, Premiere Cru Chablis, Sancerre | | | | | Red Snapper | | Chablis, Oregon Pinot Gris | | | | | Salmon, Grilled | | Bourgueil, California Chardonnay, Chablis, Chinon, Provencal Rosé, Red Burgundy | | | | | | | Salmon, Poached | | Alsace Pinot Gris, Oregon Pinot Noir, White Bordeaux, White Burgundy | | | | | | | Scallops | | Champagne, German Riesling Spätlese, Pinot Grigio, Vouvray Demi-Sec | | | | | | | Shrimp | | Chablis, Manzanilla, Muscadet | | | | | Skate | | Alsace Pinot Gris, Mâconnais Whites, Pouilly-Fumé, Washington Sémillon | | | | | | | Sole | | Alsace Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Premier Cru Chablis, Soave | | | | | Squid | | Oregon Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio, Soave | | | | | Sushi & Sashimi (Lighter Fish) | | Albariño, California Sparkling Wine, Champagne, Dry Vouvray, Sancerre, Unoaked White Bordeaux | | | | | | | Sushi & Sashimi (Richer Fish) | | Beaujolais, Chinon, Oregon Pinot Noir, Richer Champagne | | | | | | | Swordfish | | Australian Chardonnay, California Chardonnay, Oregon Pinot Gris | | | | | | | Trout, Grilled | | Alsace Pinot Gris, California Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly-Fumé, Provencal Rosé | | | | | | | Trout, Pan-Fried | | German Riesling Kabinett, Mâconnais Whites, Sancerre | | | | | Tuna, Grilled | | California Chardonnay, Cru Beaujolais, Lighter Red Burgundies, Oregon Pinot Noir | | | | | | | Tuna, Seared | | Alsace Pinot Gris, Blanc de Blancs Champagne,
Côte d'Or White Burgundy | | |
CHICKEN AND TURKEY | | Chicken Grilled w/ Herbs and Garlic | | Beaujolais, California "Rhone Clones." California Sauvignon Blanc, Provencal Rosé | | | | | | | Chicken, Roast | | Argentine Malbec, Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône, Dolcetto, Lighter California Zinfandel, Lighter Rioja, Oregon Pinot Noir | | | | | | | Chicken, Stir-Fried | | Alsace Pinot Gris, California Sauvignon Blanc, California Sparkling Wine | | | | | | | Coq au Vin | | Cru Beaujolais, Lighter Northern Rhône Syrah, Red Burgundy, Ribera del Duero Reds | | | | | | | Turkey Classic | | Australian Shiraz, Beaujolais, Chianti, Côtes du Rhône, Crozes-Hermitage, Red Rioja, Zinfandel | | |
| GAME BIRDS | | Duck w/ Fruit Glaze or Sauce | | Australian Chardonnay, Beaujolais, Cotes du Rhone, Rioja, St. Joseph, Valpolicella, Young Chianti, Zinfandel | | | | | | | Duck Roast | | Barbaresco, California Pinot, Noir, Chinon, Côte Rôtie, High-End Burgundy, Oregon Pinot Noir, St. Joseph | | | | | | | Duck Confit | | Australian Shiraz, Bandol, Barbera, Chinon, Cotes du Rhone, Cru Beaujolais, Languedoc Reds, Provencal Rosé, Red Bordeaux | | | | | | | Goose Roast | | Alsace Vendange Tardive Riesling, Bourgueil, California Pinot Noir, Chianti Classic, Chinon, Oregon Pinot Noir, Red Burgundy | | | | | | | Pheasant | | Bandol, California "Rhone Clones", Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Cotes du Rhone, Hermitage, Oregon Pinot Noir, Zinfandel | | | | | | | Pigeon, Squab, Quail | | Bandol, California Pinot Noir, Chianti, Minervois, Oregon Pinot Noir, Red Burgundy, Rioja | | |
GAME | | Rabbit | | Bandol, Chianti Classico, Côte Rôtie, Cotes du Rhone, Gigondas, Loire Valley Cabernet Franc | | | | | | | Venison | | Bandol, Barolo, Cornas, German Riesling Auslese, Languedoc Reds | | | | Wild Boar | | California "Rhone Clones", Cotes du Rhone, Dolcetto, Rioja, Washington Merlot, Zinfandel |
BEEF | | Barbecue Ribs | | Australian Shiraz, California Merlot, Châteauneuf-Merlot, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Dolcetto, Languedoc Reds, Minervois, Rioja, Zinfandel | | | | | | | | | Filet Mignon | | California Merlot, Chianti Classico, Hermitage, Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rioja | | | | | | | Flank Steak | | Bandol, california Pinot Noir, Chianti, Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Corbières, Languedoc Reds | | | | | | | Hamburgers | | Australian Shiraz, Beaujolais, Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon, Dolcetto, Languedoc Reds, Zinfandel | | | | | | | Hot Dogs | | Beaujolais, Chianti, Chinon, Provencal Rosé | | | | | Roast | | Argentine Malbec, Barbaresco, Bordeaux, Valpolicella | | | | | Steak | | Australian Cabernet or Shiraz, California Cabernet or Zinfandel, Cornas, Rioja, Washington Merlot | | | | | | | Shish Kabobs | | Barbera, Beaujolais, Bourgueil, Chinon | | | | | Stew | | Beaujolais, Corbières, Rioja, Bordeaux, South African Pinotage, Zinfandel | | |
| LAMB | | Leg | | Argentine Malbec, Bandol, Bordeaux, California Cabernet Sauvignon, Rioja | | | | | | | Rack or Chops | | Aged Rioja, Barolo, Barbaresco, Best Bordeaux, California Cabernet Sauvignon, South African Cabernet | | | | | | | Stew | | Australia Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, Cru Beaujolais, Young Bordeaux, Zinfandel | | |
PORK | | Barbecue | | California Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly-Fumé, Provencal Rosé, Vouvrey Demi-Sec | | | | | | | Chops, Classic Pan-Fried | | California Sauvignon Blanc, Beaujolais, Cabernet Franc, Côte Chalonnais Burgundy, Cotes du Rhone, Dolcetto, Loire Valley | | | | | | Tenderloin, Grilled | | Beaujolais, California Merlot, Young Rioja, Zinfandel | | |
VEAL | | Osso Bucco or Veal Chops | | Bandol, Barbaresco, Barbera, Bordeaux, Chianti Classico, Valpolicella | | | | | | | Scallopine | | Chinon, Cru Beaujolais, Dolcetto |
SALADS & VEGETABLES | | Artichoke | | Alsace Muscat, California Sauvignon Blanc, Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc | | | | | | | Asparagus | | California Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Orvieto, Sancerre | | | | | | | Caesar | | California Chardonnay, Cotes du Rhône/Ventoux, Provencal Rosé, Beaujolais | | | | | | | Greek Salad | | Albariño, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly-Fumé, Sancerre, Soave, Vinho Verde | | | | | | | Lentil Salad | | Beaujolais, Provencal Rosé | | | | | Mixed w/Goat Cheese | | California Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Pouilly-Fumé, Sancerre | | | | | | | Nicoise | | California Sparkling Wine, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Provencal Rosé, Vinho Verde | | | | | | | Panzanella (tomato & bread) | | Pinot Grigio, Provencal Rosé, Soave | | | | | Roasted Peppers | | California Sauvignon Blanc, Provencal Rosé, Soave | | | | | Spinach | | California Sauvignon Blanc, California Sparkling Wine, Pouilly-Fumé, Muscadet | | | | | | | Tomato, Mozzarella & Basil | | Soave, Verdicchio, Vinho Verde |
CHEESE | | Aged Blue | | Bual Madeira, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Chianti, Sweet Sherry, Vintage Port, Young Bordeaux | | | | | | | Creamy Blue | | Australian Chardonnay, Beaujolais, California Chardonnay, Dolcetto, Provence Rosé | | | | | | | Cheddar Type | | Beaujolais, California Pinot Noir, Oregon Pinot Noir, Rioja, Young Bordeaux, Young Red Burgundy | | | | | | | Aged Goat | | Beaujolais, Bourgueil, Chinon, California Sauvignon Blanc, Dolcetto | | | | | | | Fresh Goat | | Pouilly-Fumé, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre | | | | | | | Hard (Cheshire, Gouda, Parmesan, etc.) | | Barbera, Dolcetto, Tuscan Red Wines | | | | | Roquefort | | Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Minervois, Sauternes | | | | | Soft, Mild (Brie, Camembert, etc.) | | Champagne, Muscadet, Soave, White Burgundy | | | | | Soft, Pungent (Edel de Cleron, etc.) | | California Chardonnay, California "Rhone Clones", Côte Chalonnaise Reds, Cotes du Rhone, Rioja, Zinfandel | | | | | | | | | Washed-Rind (Époisses, Taleggio, etc.) | | Big Italian Reds, Bordeaux, Burgundy |
DESSERTS | | Cheesecake | | Chenin Blanc | | | | | Chocolate Based | | Muscat, Madeira, Ruby or Tawny Port, Sweet Sherries | | | | | Creme Brûlée, Creme Caramel and Flan | | Beerenaulese, Sauternes | | | | Fresh Fruit or Fruit Salad | | Alsace Riesling or Muscat, Champagnes, German Riesling Spätlese or Auslese | | | | | | | Fruit Tarts or Pies | | Alsace Late-Harvest Wines, German Auslese Riesling, Sauternes, Moelleux | | | | | | | Nut-Based | | Madeira, Oloroso & Sweeter Sherries, Tawny Port | | | |
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