Food Pairing
| Varietals | Seafood | Poultry | Meat | Cheese | Herbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Tuna, Salmon |
Quail, Duck Squab |
Beef, Lamb, Venison |
Aged Cheddar, Parmesan, Provolone, Aged Gouda |
Thyme, Rosemary, Bay Leaf, Parsley |
| Chardonnay | Salmon, Tuna |
Chicken, Turkey |
Pork, Veal |
Jarlsberg, Brie, Camembert, Munster |
Tarragon, Chervil, Dill, Italian Parsley |
| Gewurztraminer | Scallops, Crab, Smoked Salmon |
Turkey, Chicken |
Pork, Ham, Prosciutto |
Smoked Gouda Goat Cheese, Gorgonzola |
Ginger, Curry, Cilantro |
| Grunner Velttiner | Halibut, Sole, Sea Bass |
Turkey, Chicken, Game Hen |
Pork, Veal |
Brie, Gouda, Feta |
Coriander, Caraway, Dill |
| Merlot | Salmon, Tuna |
Quail, Duck, Squab |
Beef, Lamb, Venison |
Aged Cheddar, Parmesan, Provolone, Aged Gouda |
Basil, Thyme, Mint, Italian Parsley |
| Petite Sirah | Salmon, Tuna |
Chicken, Game Hen, Duck, Quail |
Beef, Lamb, Italian Sausage |
Asiago, Aged Goat Cheese, Cheddar |
Thyme, Basil, Bay Leaf, Italian Parsley |
| Pinot Grigio | Trout, Crab, Swordish |
Chicken, Turkey, Game Hen |
Pork Prosciutto |
Ricotta, Fontina, Provolone |
Basil, Chervil, Italian Parsley |
| Pinot Noir | Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish |
Quail, Duck, Squab |
Lamb, Pork, Italian Sausage, Boar |
Parmesan, Asiago, Fontina, Cambozola |
Thyme, Fennel, Basil, Italian Parsley |
| Primitivo | Cioppino, Tuna, Bouillabaisse |
Quail, Duck, Game Hens |
Lamb, Beef, Italian Sausage | Parmesan Asiago, fortina, Ricotta, Salata |
Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Italian Parsley |
| Rose | Salmon Shellfish, Grilled Sea Bass, Trout |
Chicken, Chicken Apple Sausage, Game Hen |
Pork, Ham, Prosciutto |
Goat Cheese, Parmesan, Feta, Gouda, Munster |
Italian Parsley, Basil, Chervil, Chives, Curry |
| Sangiovese | Tuna, Swordfish |
Duck, Quail, Squab |
Lamb, Pork, Beef | Asiago, Fontina, Parmesan, Ricotta |
Basil, Thyme, Bay Leaf, Fennell |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Oyster, Crab, Sole, Trout |
Chicken, Turkey, Game Hens |
Pork, Veal |
Goat cheese, Feta, Gorgonzola, Ricotta, Fresh Mozzarella |
Dill, Chervil, Chives, Parsley |
| Zinfandel | Tuna, Cioppino, Bouillabaisse |
Duck, Quail, Pheasant, Chicken |
Beef, Lamb, Barbecue Ribs, Italian Sausage |
Asiago, Gouda, Parmesan, Dry Jack, Aged Gouda |
Black Pepper, Basil, Thyme, Fennel, Parsley |