Next time you grab a bottle of your favorite dinner wine try pairing it with the foods listed below...
Sauvignon Blanc
Feta, chevre, pine nuts, chicken, turkey, sole, oysters, scallops, citrus, green apple, asparagus, chives, tarragon, cilantro, citrusy/ light sauces, sorbet and key lime pie.
Chardonnay
Asiago, Havarti, almonds, veal, chicken, pork loin, halibut, shrimp, crab, potato, apple, squash, mango, tarragon, sesame, basil, creamy pesto sauce, banana bread and pudding.
Riesling
Havarti, gouda, candied walnuts, smoked sausage, duck, sea bass, trout, apricots, chili pepper, pears, rosemary, ginger, sweet BBQ sauce, spicy chutney, apple pie and caramel sauce.
Pinot Noir
Goat cheese, brie, walnuts, lamb, sausage, filet mignon, roasted chicken, orange roughy, tuna, mushrooms, dried fruit, figs, strawberries, nutmeg, cinnamon, clove, mushroom sauces, light-medium and red sauces, crème brulee and white chocolate
Syrah
Sharp cheddar, Roquefort, hazelnuts, roast game, pepperoni, spicy sausage, salmon, currants, stewed tomatoes, beets, oregano, sage, heavy red sauces, BBQ sauces, black forest cake and rhubarb pie.
Merlot
Parmesan, Romano, chestnuts, grilled meats, steaks, grilled swordfish, tuna, caramelized onions, tomatoes, plums, mint, rosemary, juniper. Bolognese, béarnaise, dark chocolate, fondue and berries.
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cheddar, gorgonzola, walnuts, venison, ribeye, beef stew, grilled tuna, black cherries, broccoli, tomatoes, rosemary, juniper, lavender, brown sauces, tomato sauces, bittersweet chocolate and espresso gelato.
Zinfandel
Ripe brie, aged cheese, roasted pecans, pork, spicy sausage, beef, duck, cioppino, blackened fish, cranberries, grilled peppers, eggplant, pepper, nutmeg, spicy Cajun sauces, salsa, spice cake, gingerbread and carrot cake.