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MeatSteak Cabernet Sauvignon · Malbec · Syrah / Shiraz MeatPrime rib Red Bordeaux blend · Cabernet Sauvignon · Nebbiolo (Barolo) MeatBurgers Zinfandel · Malbec · Syrah / Shiraz MeatBBQ ribs Zinfandel · Syrah / Shiraz · Petite Sirah MeatLamb Tempranillo (Rioja) · Red Bordeaux blend · Syrah / Shiraz MeatPork Pinot Noir · Riesling · Chenin Blanc MeatHam Riesling · Pinot Noir · Gamay (Beaujolais) MeatBeef stew & braises Syrah / Shiraz · Cabernet Sauvignon · Nebbiolo (Barolo) PoultryRoast chicken Chardonnay · Pinot Noir · Gamay (Beaujolais) PoultryThanksgiving turkey Pinot Noir · Gamay (Beaujolais) · Riesling PoultryFried chicken Champagne · Cava · Grüner Veltliner PoultryDuck Pinot Noir · Red Bordeaux blend · Nebbiolo (Barolo) SeafoodSalmon Pinot Noir · Rosé · Chardonnay SeafoodWhite fish (cod, halibut, sole) Sauvignon Blanc · Albariño · Chardonnay SeafoodShrimp Albariño · Sauvignon Blanc · Rosé SeafoodOysters Champagne · Albariño · Chardonnay SeafoodLobster Chardonnay · Champagne · Viognier SeafoodSushi Riesling · Champagne · Grüner Veltliner SeafoodCrab & crab cakes Chardonnay · Albariño · Champagne Italian & takeoutPizza Sangiovese (Chianti) · Barbera · Zinfandel Italian & takeoutSpaghetti & meat sauce Sangiovese (Chianti) · Barbera · Merlot Italian & takeoutFettuccine Alfredo & creamy pasta Chardonnay · Pinot Grigio / Pinot Gris · Chenin Blanc Italian & takeoutLasagna Sangiovese (Chianti) · Barbera · Merlot VegetarianMushroom risotto Pinot Noir · Nebbiolo (Barolo) · Chardonnay Italian & takeoutMac and cheese Chardonnay · Champagne · Sauvignon Blanc Italian & takeoutTacos & Mexican food Rosé · Malbec · Albariño Spicy & AsianIndian curry Riesling · Gewürztraminer · Viognier Spicy & AsianThai food Riesling · Sauvignon Blanc · Gewürztraminer Spicy & AsianChinese food Riesling · Pinot Noir · Chenin Blanc Spicy & AsianSpicy food Riesling · Gewürztraminer · Moscato VegetarianGrilled vegetables Sauvignon Blanc · Rosé · Cabernet Franc VegetarianSalad Sauvignon Blanc · Grüner Veltliner · Rosé CheeseCheese board Champagne · Gamay (Beaujolais) · Port CheeseCharcuterie Gamay (Beaujolais) · Prosecco · Rosé CheeseBrie & soft cheese Champagne · Chardonnay · Pinot Noir CheeseGoat cheese Sauvignon Blanc · Grüner Veltliner · Cabernet Franc CheeseBlue cheese Port · Sauternes & dessert whites · Riesling CheeseAged Cheddar & Parmesan Cabernet Sauvignon · Nebbiolo (Barolo) · Tempranillo (Rioja) DessertChocolate Port · Zinfandel · Sauternes & dessert whites DessertCheesecake Sauternes & dessert whites · Moscato · Riesling DessertFruit pies & tarts Moscato · Sauternes & dessert whites · Port SnacksPopcorn (movie night) Champagne · Chardonnay · Gamay (Beaujolais)

Pairing in one minute

  1. Match the weight of the food and the wine.
  2. Match the sauce, not just the protein.
  3. Acidic food needs acidic wine.
  4. Spicy food needs low alcohol and a touch of sweetness.
  5. When in doubt: Pinot Noir, dry rosé or sparkling wine.