Wine and Food Pairings
Vineyards in the fall
Below are some suggested pairings of wine with various dishes. These are general guidelines only. The only thing that really matters is what you like!
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Wine and Food Pairings
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Red
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White
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Rosé
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Sparkling
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Appetizers
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Chenin Blanc
Riesling Sauvignon Blanc |
White Grenache
White Zinfandel |
Blanc de Noir
Brut Extra Dry Spumante Champagne |
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BBQ & Marinated Poultry
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Zinfandel
Petit Sirah Beaujolais |
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Beef
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot Zinfandel |
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Caviar
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Pinot Blanc
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Blanc de Noir
Brut Extra Dry Spumante Champagne |
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Cheese (Mild)
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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)
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot Pinot Noir Zinfandel |
Chardonnay
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Blanc de Noir
Brut Extra Dry Champagne |
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Desserts
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Gewürztraminer
Riesling |
White Zinfandel
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Spumante
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Game Birds/Veal
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Beaujolais
Merlot Zinfandel |
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Ham
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Beaujolais
Zinfandel Pinot Noir |
Gewürztraminer
Riesling Chenin Blanc |
White Zinfandel
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Lamb
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot Pinot Noir Zinfandel |
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White Zinfandel
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Pasta
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot Zinfandel |
Sauvignon Blanc
Chablis Pinot Grigio Riesling |
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Pork
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Pinot Noir
Zinfandel |
Chardonnay
Gewürztraminer |
White Grenache
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Poultry
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Pinot Noir
Burgundy |
Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc Riesling Sauvignon Blanc |
White Zinfandel
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Seafood (Heavy)
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Merlot
Pinot Noir Burgundy |
Chardonnay
Sémillon |
White Grenache
White Zinfandel |
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Seafood (Light)
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Chardonnay
Gewürztraminer Sauvignon Blanc |
White Grenache
White Zinfandel |
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Shellfish
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Chardonnay
Chenin Blanc Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon Chablis |
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Extra Dry
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Smoked, Marinated or BBQ Beef
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot Zinfandel |
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Tomato & Highly Seasoned Sauces
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot Zinfandel |
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