Meat
Wine with Steak
Bold, tannic red wines are the classic match for a perfectly cooked steak.
Food & Wine Pairing Guide
Discover the perfect wine for every meal. Expert food and wine pairing recommendations for steak, seafood, pasta, cheese, and more. Find your ideal match.
Seafood
Wine with Salmon
Salmon's rich, oily texture pairs wonderfully with Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, or dry rosé.
Casual
Wine with Pizza
Medium-bodied Italian reds like Sangiovese are the natural match for pizza night.
Italian
Wine with Pasta
Pair wine with the sauce, not the pasta: light whites for cream, bold reds for tomato and meat.
Appetizer
Wine with Cheese
Classic pairing made easy: match wine intensity and style to cheese texture and age.
Dessert
Wine with Chocolate
Sweet and fortified wines like Port and Malbec complement chocolate's richness and bitterness.
Poultry
Wine with Chicken
Chicken's versatility makes it a perfect partner for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, or Grenache.
Seafood
Wine with Sushi
Crisp, mineral whites and dry sparkling wines are ideal companions for sushi and sashimi.
Meat
Wine with Lamb
Lamb's herby richness pairs beautifully with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, or Tempranillo.
Poultry
Wine with Turkey
Versatile Pinot Noir, Grenache, and Riesling are the top picks for turkey and all the trimmings.
Meat
Wine with BBQ
Bold, fruity reds like Malbec, Syrah, and Grenache stand up to smoky, saucy BBQ flavors.
Seafood
Wine with Seafood
Crisp, mineral whites like Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin Blanc are classic partners for seafood.
Vegetarian
Wine with Mushrooms
Earthy, complex wines like Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo complement mushrooms' deep umami flavors.
Global
Wine with Spicy Food
Off-dry Riesling and aromatic whites cool the heat and complement the bold flavors of spicy dishes.
Dessert
Wine with Dessert
The golden rule of dessert wine: the wine must always be sweeter than the dessert it accompanies.
Global
Wine with Curry
Off-dry Riesling, fruity Grenache, and versatile Chenin Blanc complement the bold spices and heat of curry dishes.
Poultry
Wine with Duck
Duck's rich, gamey meat pairs beautifully with Pinot Noir, Syrah, and fruit-forward Grenache.
Meat
Wine with Pork
Pork's mild sweetness and versatility pair beautifully with Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Tempranillo.
Casual
Wine with Burgers
Bold, fruit-forward reds like Malbec, Syrah, and Tempranillo are perfect for casual burger nights.
Global
Wine with Tacos
Fruity Grenache, aromatic Riesling, and versatile Tempranillo are perfect partners for taco night.
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