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WINE AND FOOD PAIRING
CHEESE
Hard All reds
Cheddar Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Burgundy, Merlot
Soft Sparkling, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais
Nouveau, light reds
Goat cheeses Sauvignon Blanc, Sancerre, Riesling, dry Muscat
Blue cheeses Zinfandel, Riesling, Shiraz, Rhône reds
MEATS
Beef, venison Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, red Bordeaux, red Burgundy,
Merlot, full Italian reds, Zinfandel
Ham Sparkling wine, Gewürztraminer
Lamb All dry reds
Pork Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgundy, Merlot, rosé, Rioja
Veal Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Chicken White Burgundy, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Chianti, Rioja,
rosé (light reds and full whites)
Game birds Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, red Burgundy
Turkey Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais
FISH
Shell sh Chablis, white Burgundy, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc,
Chardonnay
Salmon/tuna/trout Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir,
Beaujolais Nouveau, light reds
Light sh Light Chardonnay, white Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc (Sancerre,
Pouilly Fumé), dry rosé
OTHER FOODS
Vegetarian Most dry or lighter whites, rosé
Pasta Dry whites, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Burgundy,
Merlot, Barbera, Chianti, Montepulciano
Spicy Asian/Chinese Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis,
Chardonnay, white Burgundy, Chenin Blanc, Champagne, Merlot
Japanese All dry whites, sparkling wines
DESSERTS
Fruit Riesling, Chardonnay, white Burgundy
Fruit tart, ice cream, nuts Riesling, Muscat Blanc, Chenin Blanc, ice wine
Chocolate Fruity reds, Cabernet, Shiraz, Merlot, sparkling wine, ice wine