Pairing Wine with Appetizers
Planning a get-together with friends or a large-scale gathering? An easy way to provide food for a party is to serve hors d'oeuvres and light bites so guests can mingle and chat as they munch. Wine is a quintessential element of such events, so here are some fail-proof wines that will pair well with any appetizers. |
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH ANTIPASTO
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Pinot Gris, (Dry) Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc,
Gamay Beaujolais, Barbera
WINE TO PAIR WITH ASPARAGUS
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Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, (Dry) Riesling, Vidal Blanc
PAIRING CARPACCIO
(BEEF) WITH WINE
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Barbera, Cabernet Rosé, Rhône Blends
CARPACCIO
(TUNA) PAIRINGS WITH WINE
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Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Vin Gris
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH CAVIAR
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Brut Sparkling Wine
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH CLAMS (RAW OR CASINO)
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Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, (Dry) Chenin
Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Seyval Blanc
PAIRING COLD
MEATS AND WINE
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Vin Gris, Riesling, Gamay Beaujolais, Barbera, Seyval Blanc, (Dry)
Vignoles, Chambourcin Rosé
PAIRING WINE WITH CRUDITÉS
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Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Gamay Beaujolais
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH FOIE
GRAS
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Brut Sparkling Wine, Late-Harvest Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer,
Muscat, Pinot Noir
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH NICOISE
SALAD
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Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc
PAIRING NUTS
OR OLIVES WITH WINE
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Brut Sparkling Wine
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH OYSTERS
(RAW)
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Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine, Pinot Gris,
Chardonnay, (Dry) Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Chenin Blanc
 Pairing Wine With Oysters
PAIRING PASTA
SALAD WITH WINE
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Sémillon, Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, (Dry) Chenin Blanc,
(Dry) Riesling
WINE TO PAIR WITH PASTA
WITH CREAM SAUCE
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Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH PASTA
WITH SHELLFISH
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Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Chardonnay
PAIRING PASTA
WITH TOMATO SAUCE AND WINE
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Barbera, Sangiovese, Zinfandel Rhône Blends
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH PASTA
WITH VEGETABLES
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Pinot Blanc, Dry Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Gamay Beaujolais,
Barbera
Gewürztraminer, Seyval Blanc, Gamay Beaujolais, Riesling,
Brut Sparkling Wine, Cabernet Franc, Vin Gris
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH PROSCIUTTO
AND MELON
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Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Late Harvest Riesling or Gewürztraminer,
Muscat
Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Gamay Beaujolais
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH SCALLOPS
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Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Chardonnay, Brut Sparkling Wine,
Pinot Noir, Sémillon
PAIRING SMOKED
FISH (TROUT, HERRING) AND WINE
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Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Brut Sparkling Wine
BEST WINES TO SERVE WITH SOUPS
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Usually none, or (Solera) Sherry
For more information on these varietals,
check out our Wine Varietals Definitions
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09/07/12 DL) |
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