Pair Wine With Food Made Easy

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Do you enjoy a glass of wine with your meal? Do you wonder which wine will complement your dish?

I waitress for a living and in order to be a better server I needed to learn what wines complement the entrees and felt it would be a great idea to write a Hub about it. I hope what I have learned and still learning helps you know what to order when you dine out or when you cook a meal at home. The list is not extensive but it is informative. I will describe flavors and which wines pair well with particular foods.

White Wine

Snap Dragon Chardonnay
Flavor: Apple, Pear, Pineapple with no oak.
Pairing: Snapper, Bass, Shrimp, Scallops, Pasta Marinara, Pesto, Chimichurri, Mustard, Alfredo, Carbonara and Vodka Tomato.

Francis Ford Coppola Chardonnay
Flavor: Elegant, Melon, Pear, Vanilla, Clove with Oak.
Pairing: Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish, Duck, Roasted Chicken, Lobster, Ravioli, Stews, Pork Chops, Pesto, Chimichurri, Mustard, Alfredo, Carbonara and Vodka Tomato.

Kendall Jackson Chardonnay
Flavor: Pineapple, Melon and Oak.
Pairing: Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish, Duck, Roasted Chicken, Pesto, Chimichurri, Mustard, Alfredo, Carbonara and Vodka Tomato.

Santa Marina Pinot Grigio
Flavor: Perfumed Pear and Lemon.
Pairing: Sole, Flounder, Clams and Oysters.

Livio Felluga Pinot Grigio
Flavor: Apricot, Pear Medium Bodied.
Pairing: Snapper, Bass, Shrimp, Scallops and Pasta Marinara.

Geyser Peak Sauvingnon Blanc
Flavor: Passion Fruit and Grapefruit.
Pairing: Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish, Duck, Roasted Chicken, Pesto Sauce, Mustard and Lemon.

Matua Sauvignon Blanc
Flavor: Citrus Fruits
Pairing: Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish, Duck, Roasted Chicken, Pesto Sauce, Mustard and Lemon.

Montevina White Zinfandel
Flavor: Sweet, Pleasant Crispness, Strawberries and Peaches.
Pairing: Salads, Sole, Flounder, Clams and Oysters.

Richter Reisling
Flavor: Sweet With Body, Floral and Citrus.
Pairing: Salads, Sole, Flounder, Clams, Oysters, Pesto, Mustard and Lemon.

Now and Zen (Similar to Richter Reisling - lighter, not as sweet with medium body)
Flavor: Mildly sweet
Pairing: White meat fish, salads and lite dishes in general.

Red Wines

Jacobs Creek Merlot
Flavor: Red Fruit, Cherry With A Plum Light Oak.
Pairing: Lobster, Poultry, Veal Chops, Pork Chops, Ravioli, Peppercorn Sauce and Chimichurri.

Cupcake Merlot
Flavor: Red Fruit, Cherry and Chocolate Oak.
Pairing: Steak, Lobster, Poultry, Veal Chops, Pork Chops, Ravioli, Peppercorn Sauce and Chimichurri.
I've been told that Cupcake Merlot complements meat better.

Main Street Cabernet
Flavor: Black Cherry, Plum, Blackberry and cassis.
Pairing: Lobster, Poultry, Veal Chops, Prok Chops and Ravioli.
Cassis: A Brandy Distilled From Black Currents.
Black Currents: The Small, Round, Blackish Edible Fruit Of A Widely Cultivated Shrub.

337 Cabernet (Full Grown Body)
Flavor: Mocha and Dark Cherry, Blackberry and Spice.
Pairing: Lamb Chops, Leg Of Lamb and Steaks.

Pepperwood Grove Pinot Noir (Strong Oak)
Flavor: Oak, Smoke, Vanilla and Earthy.
Pairing: Snapper, Bass, Shrimp, Scallops, Pasta Marinara, Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish, Duck, Roasted Chicken, Peppercorn Sauce and Chimichurri.

Rosemont Shiraz
Flavor: Black Currant, Black Cherry and Oak.
Pairing: Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish, Duck, Roasted Chicken.
Complements more dark meats.

Terrazas De Los Andes Malbec
Flavor: Dark Fruit, Supple and Oak.
Pairing: Lobster, Poultry, Veal Chops, Pork Chops and Ravioli.
Great Paired With Jambalaya.

Aziano Chianti Classico
Flavor: Black Cherry, Chocolate and Nuts.
Pairing: Snapper, Bass, Shrimp, Scallops, Pasta Marinara, Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish, Duck and Roasted Chicken.
Great Paired With Fra Diavlo.

Menage A Trios (A Sweet Red Wine)
Flavor: A Blend Of Zinfandel, Merlot, Cabernet, Fruit Mouth and Oak Finish.
Pairing: Big Sauces and Spicy Dishes.