| Food and Flavors | Red Wines | White Wines |
| Beef, beef dishes, burgers, beef stews, grilled steaks, filet mignon
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Burgundy Beaujolais Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Zinfandel Shiraz |
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| Veal | Merlot Pinot Noir Zinfandel |
Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc |
| Lamb chops, leg of lamb; Duck | Beaujolais Cabernet Sauvignon Bordeaux Merlot Zinfandel |
Riesling Sauvignon Blanc |
| Chicken, chicken dishes, stews, (hot or cold) spicy entrees. Red wines good with dark meat; mustard, clove, ginger, cumin | Beaujolais Pinot Noir (Roasted, hearty dishes) Merlot (Stews, BBQ) Zinfandel |
Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Gewurztraminer (Spicy or ethnic foods) Pinot Gris Chardonnay |
| Pork, pork dishes, sausages, pizza, BBQ, bacon, onion, hot pepper, chili pepper, highly seasoned food | Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir Shiraz Zinfandel |
Riesling
Pinot Gris Gewurztraminer Fume Blanc |
| Fish, fish dishes. Shellfish and dishes containing shellfish. Seafood sauces or pasta, Mornay sauce, Alfredo; garlic, oregano, tarragon | Pinot Noir (Salmon, tuna) Shiraz (Salmon, tuna)
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Chardonnay
Riesling Chablis Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Grigio |
| Game, venison, rabbit, braised or stewed | Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Zinfandel Shiraz |
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| Turkey. Other fowl, quail, squab, capons, Cornish Hens | Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot Noir |
Chardonnay |
| Vegetables, basic vegetable dishes, vegetarian meals, salads Choose lighter varieties to match the sweetness, acidity or flavoring components
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Cabernet Sauvignon (Grilled Vegetables, tomatoes, eggplant) Shiraz |
Gewurztraminer Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Grigio Riesling |
| Tomato Sauces. Pasta, lasagna, pizza, caccittatori | Chianti Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel Pinot Noir |
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay |
| Pasta and Soups Choose wine based on main ingredient i.e., chicken, beef, tomato, etc |
Zinfandel
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Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc |
| Appetizers, Aperitif | Sherry Shiraz Brandy |
Chenin Blanc Riesling Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Sauterne |
| Fruits | Port | Chenin Blanc Pinot Blanc |
| Cheeses. Cheese course eaten alone or with fruit. Dishes predominately composed of cheese, choose white wine |
Beaujolais Port Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Zinfandel (Sharp, hearty cheeses) Madeira, Sherry |
Chardonnay
Gewurztraminer |
| Dessert | Shiraz (chocolates) | Sauterne Champagne |
| After Dinner
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Brandy Cognac Port Madeira, Sherry (Dry, serve chilled) Liqueurs |
Sauterne Champagne |
