Varietal

Pairs well with

Chardonnay

·         Poultry

·         Well-seasoned seafood

·         Pasta with cream sauce

Sauvignon Blanc/ Fume Blanc

·         Seafood with light sauces

·         Pasta with light tomato sauces

·         Pork, veal, lamb

Riesling

·         Shellfish

·         Pasta with pesto or cream sauce

·         Pork

·         Turkey dishes

White Zinfandel

·         Light appetizers and snacks

·         Salads with light dressings

·         Mild to medium-flavored cheeses

Cabernet Sauvignon

·         Steak and chops with heavy sauces

·         Lamb

·         Fowl

·         Pasta with seasoned sauces

Merlot

·         Robust grilled dishes

·         Beef and lamb

·         Barbecue fare

Pinot Noir

·         Mild to medium-flavored cheeses

·         Lightly seasoned chicken or turkey

·         Veal chops with light sauces

·         Vegetable and beef soups

Red Zinfandel

·         Roasted chicken, turkey and duck

·         Lightly spiced meats

·         Barbecue ribs