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 which wines to pair with meat and poultry, from steak to duck. |
PAIRING WINE WITH CHICKEN |
Chardonnay, Vin Gris, Riesling, Merlot, Gamay Beaujolais,
Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir, (Lighter) Cabernet Sauvignon
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH CHICKEN
SALAD |
Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH SMOKED CHICKEN |
Vin Gris, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Pinot Noir, Merlot, Rosé Sparkling Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Zinfandel
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH HOT DOGS |
Riesling, (Chilled) Gamay Beaujolais
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WTH HAM |
Vin Gris, Gamay Beaujolais, Merlot
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH HAMBURGER |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Gamay, Syrah, Chancellor, Barbera, Zinfandel,
Rhône Blends
PAIRING WINE WITH GRILLED LAMB |
Meritage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Marechal Foch,
Chancellor, Zinfandel
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH PHEASANT |
Pinot Noir, Syrah
Pinot Noir
BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH RABBIT |
Riesling, Pinot Noir, Barbera, Merlot, Zinfandel
WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH SAUSAGE |
Riesling, Brut or Rosé Sparkling Wine, Barbera, Gamay
Beaujolais, Norton or Cynthiana, Syrah, Zinfandel
PAIRING WINE WITH STEAK
(GRILLED, BROILED) |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rhône Blends, Zinfandel, Meritage,
Norton or Cynthiana, Syrah, Brut Sparkling Wine
| WHAT WINE TO SERVE WITH TURKEY |
Merlot, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Gamay Beaujolais
| BEST WINE TO SERVE WITH VEAL |
Chardonnay, Barbera, Merlot, Cynthiana
| PAIRING VENISON WITH WINE |
Syrah, Rhône Blends, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir,
Norton, Chancellor, Cabernet Sauvignon
For more information on these varietals,
check out our Wine Varietals Definitions.
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