Food & Wine Pairing Quick Reference Chart

Meats Other Foods
Cabernet Sauvignon Beef, Lamb, Chicken Brie Cheese, Chocolate
Chardonnay Chicken, Seafood Cheddar Cheese
Merlot Beef, Lamb, Chops Mild Cheddar, Pasta/White Sauce
Pinot Noir Shellfish, Pasta Parmesan/Romano Cheese
Pinot Grigio Turkey, Pork Fresh Fruit, Mild Cheeses
Zinfandel BBQ, Steak, Spicy Wings Mild Curry, Rissoto
Syrah/Shiraz Peppered Meats, Sausage Pasta/Red Sauce, Cheddar Cheese
Riesling Poultry, Fish, Chocolate Cheesecake, Tarts, Mozzarella Cheese
Fume/Sauvignon Blanc Salmon, Halibut, Oysters Asian Foods, Pasta/White Sauce