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Pairing Wine with Main Dishes

Fish dishes pair well with white wine


Serving Chinese food for dinner? It may seem like some foods just won't pair with a wine. But before turning to beer, rest assured that wines can be paired with all foods, from pizza to curry. These suggestions will help bring balance to dishes. Try a Cabernet Franc next time you serve couscous or a Merlot with Moussaka.

PAIRING WINE WITH COUSCOUS

Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Rosé Sparkling Wine, Syrah, Vin Gris

WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH CURRY, FISH OR CHICKEN

Riesling, (Chilled) Gamay Beaujolais, Sauvignon (Fumé) Blanc, Zinfandel

BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH MOUSSAKA

Merlot, Sangiovese, Barbera, Zinfandel

PAIRING PIZZA AND WINE

Barbera, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Brut or Rosé Sparkling Wine, Cabernet Rosé

WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH SPICY CHINESE

Dry (and off-dry) Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Brut or Rosé Sparkling Wine, Merlot

BEST WINE TO SERVE WTH SPICY MEXICAN

Dry (and off-dry) Riesling, Vin Gris, Chenin Blanc, (Chilled) Gamay Beaujolais

WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH THAI

Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Brut or Rosé Sparkling Wine


For more information on these varietals,
check out our Wine Varietals Definitions



Pairing Food with Wine


Find great wines to pair with a variety of cheeses

Appetizers & First Courses

Asian Food

Cheeses

Desserts

Holiday Meals

Other Main Courses

Turkey

Meat & Poultry

- Chicken


Seafood

- Oysters

- Sushi

- Sushi & Supermarket Wines


Pairing Wine with Food


Learn how to match wines with the right dish

Red Wines

- Pinot Noir

- Zinfandel

White Wines

- Sauvignon Blanc


Other Wines

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Dom Perignon

Top 10 Steak Wines

Top 10 Seafood Wines

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