wine pairing
When pairing food and wine, balance and synergy are components for creating
complementary and enhancing flavors. If done properly, wine and food pairings can tantalize your taste buds.
The beauty of wine is its ability to constantly change during the fermentation process. Wine can also change its flavor and aroma when paired with different food tastes and textures. When well-matched, you should be able to transform the flavors of the food and wine to create a pallet-pleasing experience.
The acids, tannins, sugar and body of the wine should interact with your food and enhance its flavor. Each wine has very distinct characteristics. These characteristics can be used to enhance any dish you create.
Remember, regardless of the wine and food the best pairing will always be the company!
The beauty of wine is its ability to constantly change during the fermentation process. Wine can also change its flavor and aroma when paired with different food tastes and textures. When well-matched, you should be able to transform the flavors of the food and wine to create a pallet-pleasing experience.
The acids, tannins, sugar and body of the wine should interact with your food and enhance its flavor. Each wine has very distinct characteristics. These characteristics can be used to enhance any dish you create.
Remember, regardless of the wine and food the best pairing will always be the company!
| red | white | rosé | sparkling | |
| Appetizers | Chenin Blanc Riesling Sauvignon Blanc |
White Grenache White Zinfandel |
Blanc de Noir Brut Extra Dry Spumante Champagne |
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| Caviar | Pinot Blanc |
Blanc de Noir Brut Extra Dry Spumante Champagne |
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| Cheese (Mild) | Chenin Blanc Gewürztraminer Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon |
White Grenache White Zinfandel |
Blanc de Noir Brut Extra Dry Spumante Champagne |
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| Cheese (Strong) | Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Syrah Pinot Noir Zinfandel |
Chardonnay | Blanc de Noir Brut Extra Dry Champagne |
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| BBQ & Marinated Poultry | Zinfandel Petit Sirah Beaujolais |
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| Beef | Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah Merlot Zinfandel |
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| Game Birds/Veal | Beaujolais Merlot Zinfandel |
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| Ham | Beaujolais Zinfandel Pinot Noir |
Gewürztraminer Riesling Chenin Blanc |
White Zinfandel | |
| Lamb | Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Noir Zinfandel |
White Zinfandel | ||
| Pasta | Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Zinfandel |
Sauvignon Blanc Chablis Pinot Grigio Riesling |
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| Pork | Pinot Noir Zinfandel |
Chardonnay Gewürztraminer |
White Grenache | |
| Poultry | Pinot Noir Burgundy |
Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Riesling Sauvignon Blanc |
White Zinfandel | |
| Seafood (Heavy) | Merlot Pinot Noir Burgundy |
Chardonnay Sémillon |
White Grenache White Zinfandel |
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| Seafood (Light) | Chardonnay Gewürztraminer Sauvignon Blanc |
White Grenache White Zinfandel |
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| Shellfish | Chardonnay Chenin Blanc Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon Chablis |
Extra Dry | ||
| Smoked, Marinated or BBQ Beef | Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Zinfandel |
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| Tomato & Highly Seasoned Sauces | Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Syrah Zinfandel |
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| Desserts | Gewürztraminer Muscat Riesling |
White Zinfandel | Spumante |
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wine of the week
| Bodegas Fernando Remirez de
Ganuza 2001 Rioja Reserva Impressively sweet, dense and rich, with sappy, mouth-staining flavors of black fruits, spices and licorice perfectly framed by superb acids. Large-scaled and full, with terrific purity and verve. |
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