Wine Pairing Guide

Red Wine Pairings

Cabernet Sauvignon

• Dry Bold Full-bodied Red Wine
• Best with beef and lamb

TIP: Cabernet Sauvignon pairs well with steak and short ribs.

Syrah

• Dry Full-bodied Red Wine
• Best with beef, lamb and Barbecue pork

TIP: Lighter Washington Syrahs pair well delicate flavors like grilled lamb.

Red Zinfandel

• Dry Medium-Bodied Red Wine
• Best with pork, poultry, and tomato based sauces

Tip: Red Zinfandel pairs well with Italian and Asian cuisine.

Merlot

• Dry Medium-Bodied Red Wine
• Best with red meat and poultry

TIP: Merlot pairs well tomato-based pasta, burgers & pizza.

Pinot Noir

• Dry Light-bodied Red Wine
• Best with chicken, pork, and seafood

TIP: Pinot Noir pairs well with creamy dishes & earthy flavors.

Port

• Sweet Red Dessert Wine
• Best with sweets like cake, chocolate, and fruit

TIP: Port wines also pair well with cured meat and cheese.

White Wine Pairings

Chardonnay

• Dry Rich Full-bodied White Wine
• Best with seafood and poultry 

TIP: Chardonnay pairs well with creamy dishes.

Viognier

• Dry Bold Full-bodied White Wine
• Best with seafood, poultry, and pork

TIP: Viognier pairs well with mild spicy dishes like curry and pad thai.

Sauvignon Blanc

• Dry Medium-bodied White Wine
• Best with seafood, poultry, vegetarian dishes

TIP: Sauvignon Blanc pairs well with Mexican cuisine.

Pinot Gris

• Dry Light-bodied White Wine
• Best with seafood, poultry, and vegetarian dishes

TIP: Pinot Gris pairs well with sushi.

Riesling

• Dry to Sweet Medium-bodied White Wine
• Best with poultry, pork and spicy dishes

TIP: Riesling pairs well with Thai and Indian cuisine.

Champagne

• Sparkling Wine
• Best with seafood and poultry

TIP: Champagne pairs well with salty dishes.