Food Pairings

Pairing wine with food is a delightful way to enhance your dining experience. It's a question a lot of people explore, and we're glad to offer our advice.

Let's start with a list of wines and the types of dishes they pair well with. Keep in mind that personal preferences play a significant role in wine pairing, so feel free to experiment and find your own perfect combinations.

Gorgeous array of delectable food paired expertly with the right wines.

Chenin Blanc

Dishes: Textured seafood, pork chops, grilled chicken, spaghetti carbonara

Cheeses: Goat, Brie

Snacks: Roasted veggies, caviar

Dessert: Apple tart, mango tart, creme brulee

Sangiovese

Snacks: Hummus, prosciutto, green olives

Dishes: Mushroom risotto, pizza

Cheeses: Parmigiano, Reggiano, Pecorino

Dessert: Peach cobbler, strawberry shortcake

Viognier

Dishes: Salmon, Swordfish, tuna

Cheeses: Triple cream brie

Snacks: Red grapes, almonds

Dessert: Cookies (oatmeal and raisin)

Chardonnay

Dishes: Seafood (trout, red snapper, salmon, grouper, cod,halbut), creamy pasta, roasted chicken, and dishes with rich sauces.Scrambled egg and bacon, mac and cheese.

Cheeses: Gruyere, Fontina

Snacks: Peanuts, Pretzels, Potato Chips (regular), popcorn, Carrots and celery with Ranch dip

Desserts: Cheese cake, creme brulee, vanilla pudding

Sauvignon Blanc

Dishes: Citrusy salads, goat cheese, grilled vegetables, and light seafood with lemon, verde sauces

Cheeses: Feta, Ricotta

Snacks: Peanuts, Pretzels, Potato chips (regular), Tortilla chips with salsa, Carrots and celery with Ranch dip

Desserts: Lemon tart, white chocolate

Pinot Gris

Dishes: Grilled chicken, light fish (sea bass, flounder, sole, tilapia), seafood, salads, and appetizers like bruschetta.

Cheeses: Feta, Ricotta

Snacks: Peanuts, Pretzels, potato chips (regular), French fries

Desserts: Lemon pie, semi-sweet chocolate with orange

Riesling

Dishes: Spicy Asian cuisine, Thai food, sushi, and sweet and spicy dishes, crab

Cheeses: Gorgonzola, Aged gouda, feta,

Snacks: Tortilla chips with salsa, spicy popcorn

Dessert: Twinkies, bread pudding

Gewürztraminer

Dishes: Spicy foods, Indian and Chinese cuisine, and dishes with ginger and garlic.

Cheeses: Muenster, Roquefort, Stilton, Gouda

Desserts: Apple strudel, pumpkin pie

Cabernet Sauvignon

Dishes: Red meat, steak, lamb, duck, and hearty dishes with rich sauces.

Cheeses: Cheddar, Gouda

Snacks: Apples (Fuji, Delicious)and hard cheeses

Dessert: Cookies (chocolate chip), Dark chocolate

Merlot

Dishes: Roast chicken, pork, pasta with red sauce, and dishes with tomato-based sauces.

Cheeses: Muenster, Colby, Camenbert

Snacks: French fries

Dessert: Ice cream, Dark chocolate

Pinot Noir

Dishes: Duck, pork, salmon, mushroom dishes, and dishes with earthy flavors (Mexican)

Cheeses: Gruyere, Sharp cheddar

Snacks: French fries, Hummus

Dessert: Cookies (oatmeal and raisin), Fresh fruits

Malbec

Dishes: Grilled meats, BBQ, burgers, and dishes with smoky and spicy elements

Cheeses: Asiago, soft blue cheese, colby,m cheddar

Dessert: Dark chocolate

Syrah

Dishes: Barbecued meats, smoked meats, game meats, portabella mushroom burgers, and spicy dishes.

Cheeses: Stilton, Asiago, smoked gouda

Snacks: Black olives

Dessert: Cookies (chocolate Chip), Dark chocolate

Zinfandel

Dishes: Spicy and bold barbecue, pizza, bacon cheeseburger, and dishes with tomato-based sauces, pates, terrines

Cheeses: Cheddar,Manchego, Havarti

Snacks: BBQ potato chips

Dessert: Ginger snaps, dark chocolate, caramel pecan fudge

Sparkling Wine

Dishes: Oysters, caviar, light seafood, and appetizers.

Cheeses: Brie, Camenbert

Snacks: Almonds, Olives, Egg rolls

Dessert: White chocolate

Rosé

Dishes: Light salads, charcuterie, seafood pasta, and summer dishes.

Bon Appétit