Wine Pairings: Other Main Courses
| 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 other main courses, from pizza to couscous. |
COUSCOUS
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Rosé Sparkling
Wine, Syrah, Vin Gris
CURRY,
FISH or CHICKEN
Riesling, (Chilled) Gamay Beaujolais, Sauvignon (Fumé)
Blanc, Zinfandel
MOUSSAKA
Merlot, Sangiovese, Barbera, Zinfandel
PIZZA
Barbera, Zinfandel, Sangiovese, Brut or Rosé Sparkling
Wine, Cabernet Rosé
SPICY
CHINESE
Dry (and off-dry) Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Brut
or Rosé Sparkling Wine, Merlot
SPICY
MEXICAN
Dry
(and off-dry) Riesling, Vin Gris, Chenin Blanc, (Chilled)
Gamay Beaujolais
THAI
Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer,
Brut or Rosé Sparkling Wine
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