Wine Pairings: Meat
& Poultry
| Whether you’re at a restaurant or hosting a dinner party, it can be difficult to select the perfect wine to sip with your meal. A good pairing will bring balance to the dish and enhance the flavors of both the food and the wine. Following are our expert suggestions on what to pair with meat and poultry, from steak to duck. |
CHICKEN
Chardonnay, Vin Gris, Riesling, Merlot, Gamay Beaujolais,
Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, (Lighter) Cabernet Sauvignon
CHICKEN
SALAD
Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc
CHICKEN
(SMOKED)
Vin Gris, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
DUCK
Pinot Noir, Merlot, Rosé Sparkling Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Zinfandel
FRANKFURTER
Riesling, (Chilled) Gamay Beaujolais
HAM
Vin Gris, Gamay Beaujolais, Merlot
HAMBURGER
Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Syrah, Chancellor, Barbera, Zinfandel,
Rhône Blends
LAMB
(GRILLED, BROILED)
Meritage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Marechal Foch,
Chancellor, Zinfandel
PHEASANT
Pinot Noir, Syrah
QUAIL
Pinot Noir
RABBIT
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Barbera, Merlot, Zinfandel
SAUSAGE
Riesling, Brut or Rosé Sparkling Wine, Barbera, Gamay
Beaujolais, Norton or Cynthiana, Syrah, Zinfandel
STEAK
(GRILLED, BROILED)
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rhône Blends, Zinfandel, Meritage,
Norton or Cynthiana, Syrah, Brut Sparkling Wine
TURKEY
Merlot, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Gamay Beaujolais
VEAL
Chardonnay, Barbera, Merlot, Cynthiana
VENISON
Syrah, Rhône Blends, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir,
Norton, Chancellor, Cabernet Sauvignon
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