Wine Match Making

What wine goes with what? One of the most common concerns of people is determining the wine that perfectly goes with a specific cuisine. Well I got news for you: trust you’re extinct about your selection. You can never ruin a good meal if you choose a wine that you really enjoy. Nonetheless, if you are really interested in finding out how you can make most of your gastronomic experience, I will provide a comprehensive list of the food that goes absolutely fantastic with a specific wine.

Chardonnay is responsible for the best white wines. It is also the grape behind the white Burgundy. With it’s diverge range of styles, Chardonnay is paired with a wide spectrum of dishes. Nonetheless, Chardonnay is marvelous with ham, veal, seafood with butter sauce, pasta with cream sauce, chicken and turkey.

Riesling is a premier white wine grape from Germany and Alsace. Riesling is renowned for its balance of sugar and acidity. It is best paired with mild chesses, mussels, prawns, lobster, sashimi, ham, pork, and tandoori chicken.

Crisp, elegant and fresh, Sauvignon Blanc is perfect with Oysters grilled or poached salmon, seafood salad, Irish stew, goat’s cheese and strongly flavored cheeses.

Gewurtztraminer, an aromatic red wine grape that goes absolutely well with spicy dishes, Thai or Chinese food, curry, smoked salmon, pork, sauerkraut, onion tart, spiced/peppered cheese

Being a bold and assertive wine, Cabernet Sauvignon has a distinctive tendency to overwhelm light dishes. Cabernet Sauvignon works beautifully with duck, spicy beef, pate, rabbit, roasts, spicy poultry, cheddar, blue cheese, sausage, and kidney.

Pinot Noir features a lasting impression on the palate. It harmonizes with a wide selection of cuisines; nonetheless it is great match with braised chicken, cold duck, rabbit, roasted turkey, roasted beef, lamb, veal.

Celebrated for its flexibility, Merlot goes well with braised chicken, cold duck, roasted turkey or beef, lamb, veal, stew, liver, venison, and meat casseroles.

Shiraz features a darker and richer texture. Shiraz complements well with food with intense flavor and spiciness like braised chicken, chili, peppercorn steak, meat stew, barbequed meat, spicy meats, garlic casserole, and ratatouille.