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Food and wine pairing chart
A one-page food and wine pairing chart: the best wines for 42 dishes, from steak and salmon to pizza, curry and cheese.
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Sources: Rate This Wine pairing guides (editors’ first choices). Checked October 2026.
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What is on this chart
| Food | Pour this |
|---|---|
| Steak | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Syrah / Shiraz |
| Prime rib | Red Bordeaux blend, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo (Barolo) |
| Burgers | Zinfandel, Malbec, Syrah / Shiraz |
| BBQ ribs | Zinfandel, Syrah / Shiraz, Petite Sirah |
| Lamb | Tempranillo (Rioja), Red Bordeaux blend, Syrah / Shiraz |
| Pork | Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chenin Blanc |
| Ham | Riesling, Pinot Noir, Gamay (Beaujolais) |
| Beef stew & braises | Syrah / Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo (Barolo) |
| Roast chicken | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Gamay (Beaujolais) |
| Thanksgiving turkey | Pinot Noir, Gamay (Beaujolais), Riesling |
| Fried chicken | Champagne, Cava, Grüner Veltliner |
| Duck | Pinot Noir, Red Bordeaux blend, Nebbiolo (Barolo) |
| Salmon | Pinot Noir, Rosé, Chardonnay |
| White fish (cod, halibut, sole) | Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, Chardonnay |
| Shrimp | Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé |
| Oysters | Champagne, Albariño, Chardonnay |
| Lobster | Chardonnay, Champagne, Viognier |
| Sushi | Riesling, Champagne, Grüner Veltliner |
| Crab & crab cakes | Chardonnay, Albariño, Champagne |
| Pizza | Sangiovese (Chianti), Barbera, Zinfandel |
| Spaghetti & meat sauce | Sangiovese (Chianti), Barbera, Merlot |
| Food | Pour this |
|---|---|
| Fettuccine Alfredo & creamy pasta | Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris, Chenin Blanc |
| Lasagna | Sangiovese (Chianti), Barbera, Merlot |
| Mushroom risotto | Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo (Barolo), Chardonnay |
| Mac and cheese | Chardonnay, Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Tacos & Mexican food | Rosé, Malbec, Albariño |
| Indian curry | Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Viognier |
| Thai food | Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer |
| Chinese food | Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc |
| Spicy food | Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Moscato |
| Grilled vegetables | Sauvignon Blanc, Rosé, Cabernet Franc |
| Salad | Sauvignon Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Rosé |
| Cheese board | Champagne, Gamay (Beaujolais), Port |
| Charcuterie | Gamay (Beaujolais), Prosecco, Rosé |
| Brie & soft cheese | Champagne, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Goat cheese | Sauvignon Blanc, Grüner Veltliner, Cabernet Franc |
| Blue cheese | Port, Sauternes & dessert whites, Riesling |
| Aged Cheddar & Parmesan | Cabernet Sauvignon, Nebbiolo (Barolo), Tempranillo (Rioja) |
| Chocolate | Port, Zinfandel, Sauternes & dessert whites |
| Cheesecake | Sauternes & dessert whites, Moscato, Riesling |
| Fruit pies & tarts | Moscato, Sauternes & dessert whites, Port |
| Popcorn (movie night) | Champagne, Chardonnay, Gamay (Beaujolais) |
