Pairing Wine with Meat & Poultry
Of course a great glass of red wine goes hand in hand with a perfectly seasoned steak. But did you know that red wine is also a nice match for venison, turkey, lamb and sausage? The reason that cooked meat goes so well with red wine is that the browning that occurs when you cook meat over high heat creates complex, assertive flavors, ranging from sweet to savory. These bold flavors need a wine with enough body and boldness to stand up to them. Red wine is the perfect companion for these flavors; the fat in the meat mellows the tannins in the wine, while the earthy notes in the wine bring out the smokiness of the meat. |
PAIRING WINE WITH CHICKEN
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Chardonnay, Vin Gris, Riesling, Merlot, Gamay Beaujolais,
Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, (Lighter) Cabernet Sauvignon
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN
SALAD
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Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH SMOKED CHICKEN
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Vin Gris, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Pinot Noir, Merlot, Rosé Sparkling Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Zinfandel
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH HOT DOGS
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Riesling, (Chilled) Gamay Beaujolais
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WTH HAM
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Vin Gris, Gamay Beaujolais, Merlot
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH HAMBURGER
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Syrah, Chancellor, Barbera, Zinfandel,
Rhône Blends
PAIRING WINE WITH GRILLED LAMB
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Meritage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Marechal Foch,
Chancellor, Zinfandel
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH PHEASANT
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Pinot Noir, Syrah
Pinot Noir
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH RABBIT
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Riesling, Pinot Noir, Barbera, Merlot, Zinfandel
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH SAUSAGE
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Riesling, Brut or Rosé Sparkling Wine, Barbera, Gamay
Beaujolais, Norton or Cynthiana, Syrah, Zinfandel
PAIRING WINE WITH STEAK
(GRILLED, BROILED)
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rhône Blends, Zinfandel, Meritage,
Norton or Cynthiana, Syrah, Brut Sparkling Wine
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH TURKEY |
Merlot, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Gamay Beaujolais
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BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH VEAL |
Chardonnay, Barbera, Merlot, Cynthiana
PAIRING VENISON WITH WINE |
Syrah, Rhône Blends, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir,
Norton, Chancellor, Cabernet Sauvignon
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check out our Wine Varietals Definitions
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