Everyday Meal:
Zinfandell, Beaujolais or Cotes du Rhone with hamburgers and picnic fare.

Special Occasion:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir or Syrah with roast beef or steaks. Medoc (Bordeaux) with tenderloin.

Everyday Meal:
Merlot or Cabernet marry well with Cheddar and mild yellow cheeses.

Special Occasion:
Chardonnay's rich flavor goes with ripe Brie and cream cheeses. Try Grenache Rose with quiche.

Everyday Meal:
Riesling makes a delicious partner with fried chicken. 

Special Occasion:
Merlot, Chianti or Chardonnay with roast or basked chicken, white Burgundy with chicken in cream sauce.

Everyday Meal:
Pinot Noir, Rhone and Italian reds are natural partners with roast duck.  

Special Occasion:
Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) makes an elegant match with duck breast.

Everyday Meal:
Rose wine's crisp freshness goes well with scrambled or fried eggs.

Special Occasion: 
Champagne is a delight with omelets!

Everyday Meal:
Sauvignon Blanc, Soave or crisp Loire whites with sole, cod and delicate white fish.

Special Occasion:
Pinot Noir (red wine with fish!) is a perfect match with salmon.

Everyday Meal:
Beaujolais or Zinfandel's fruity flavors go well with sliced or fried ham.

Special Occasion:
Riesling, Gewurztraminer or Chenin Blanc with sweet roast ham.

Everyday Meal:
Spanish Rioja is a delicious partner with lamb chops.

Special Occasion:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir or fine Italian reds with roast leg of lamb, St.-Emilion with lamb chops.

Everyday Meal:
Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay: fuller whites find their balance with pork chops.

Special Occasion:
Medium-bodied reds like Chianti or Merlot are just right for pork roast.

Everyday Meal: 
Sauvignon Blan with shrimp, Riesling with Crab.

Special Occasion:
Very fine Chardonnay - or Champagne! - with lobster. White Graves with mussels.

Everyday Meal: 
Fruity reds (Beaujolais) or off-dry whites (Riesling) with turkey sandwiches. 

Special Occasion:
Vouvray or a big Alsatian Gewurztraminer with a roast turkey holiday feast.

Everyday Meal:
A good Italian white like Gavi or Vernaccia or a rich Chardonnay with young, pale veal.

Special Occasion:
Chianti or lighter Bordeaux red or white with fuller-flavored veal dishes. White Burgundy with veal in cream sauce. 

Everyday Meal:
Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc with fresh, green vegetables.

Special Occasion: 
Zinfandel, Chianti and other full but fruity reds with hearty vegetarian fare based on beans and cheese.

Everyday Meal:
Pinot Noir or Chardonnay with quail or other game birds. St.-Emilion with squab.

Special Occasion:
Barolo, Barbaresco or red Rhone wines with venison and other hoofed game.

Everyday Meal:
Vernaccia, Greco di Tufo and other Italian whites with fresh artichokes.

Special Occasion:
Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume, tart Loire whites with cream or cheese sauces.

Everyday Meal:
See "Hot Stuff" for cautions, but don't overlook Riesling with spicy, multiaromatic Asian fare.

Special Occasion:
Sparkling wines - not your finest Champagne but tasty bubblies from around the world.

Everyday Meal:
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc's "veggie" aromas are perfect with asparagus.

Special Occasion:
Soave or Pinot Grigio for asparagus with butter, cheese or Milanese preparations.

Everyday Meal:
Zinfandel, the American wine, is fun with this American classic fare.

Special Occasion:
Australian Shiraz - its big, fresh fruit is great with barbecued ribs. 

Everyday Meal:
Gewurztraminer is the traditional match, but try Riesling, too.

Special Occasion:
Cabernet, Merlot, Chardonnay: Try European wines with Chinese fare, matching the wine to the primary meat or fish ingredient.  

Everyday Meal:
Banyuls, a sweet, strong Southwestern French red, makes an amazing pairing with dark chocolate.

Special Occasion:
Champagne! Try a fancy bubbly with fine chocolates for an unexpected and luxurious treat.

Everyday Meal:
For liver and country pates, pick Rhone or Provence reds or Pinot Noir.

Special Occasion:
Quality Burgundies, red or white, with foie gras. Or go decadent with sweet Sauternes. 

Everyday Meal:
BEER! The hottest foods don't fare well with wine, which may exaggerate the peppery "burn." 

Special Occasion:
Riesling or inexpensive sparkling wines often go well with moderately hot-and-spicy dishes. 

Everyday Meal:
Red Burgundy and other Pinot Noirs are perfect, especially 

Special Occasion:
Barolo, northern Italian reds and even Cabernet pair beautifully with grilled portabellos. 

Everyday Meal:
Chianti is the classic for pasta with tangy, red tomato sauces, but always consider the sauce before you make your match.

Special Occasion:
Pinot Grigio, Gavi or Chardonnay with butter-and-cheese sauces like Alfredo. 

Everyday Meal:
Chardonnay, especially the fat, buttery style from California or Australia.

Special Occasion:
Sparkling wine and popcorn can turn a quiet movie night at home into a party!  

Everyday Meal:
Crisp Provence rose with Salade Nicoise. Take care to avoid vinegary dressings, though.

Special Occasion:
Sauvignon Blanc or Italian whites with shrimp cocktail. 

Everyday Meal:
Alsatian Riesling or Pinot Gris with bratwurst, boudin and other white sausages.

Special Occasion:
Rhone or Northern Italian reds with salami, saucissons and more hearty links. 

Everyday Meal:
Sauvignon Blanc, Vouvray or light German Riesling with sushi made from sole and other delicate fish.

Special Occasion:
Sancerre or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with heavier fish or shellfish. 

Pair it With:
Chicken, seafood, cheeses and lemon flavors.

Style of Beer: 
Pale Lager - Highly carbonated with mild flavor and a crisp finish. 

Pair it With:
Sweet, hot or spicy foods.

Style of Beer: 
Blonde Ale - Mild malt flavor with low to medium hop bitterness. 

Pair it With:
Acidic and spicy flavors like mustard, pickles and horseradish. 

Style of Beer: 
Hefeweizen - A cloudy appearance and a prominent yeast flavor. 

Pair it With:
Spicy, heat-charred, smoky or aromatic flavors. 

Style of Beer: 
Pale Ale - Robust hop aroma and medium bitterness. 

Pair it With:
Salty, spicy and fried foods, burgers. 

Style of Beer: 
IPA - A pronounced hop bitterness profile from start to finish. 

Pair it With:
Burgers, buffalo wings, spicy food, fried food, pizza, steaks. 

Style of Beer: 
Amber Ale - Malty with balanced hop bitterness. 

Pair it With:
Rich, spicy and smoked foods, BBQ ribs, grilled chicken and beef. 

Style of Beer: 
Irish Red Ale - Malt accented with hints of caramel. 

Pair it With:
Cheese, meats, fall vegetables, burgers, seafood and pork. 

Style of Beer: 
Brown Ale - A dark malt with flavors of caramel and toffee. 

Pair it With:
Pork and salmon, barbequed foods, sausage, red meat, bacon, blackened fish. 

Style of Beer: 
Porter - Notes of chocolate with mild roast in the finish. 

Pair it With:
Roasted and smoked foods, barbequed/grilled foods, salty foods, rich and braised dishes, chocolate. 

Style of Beer: 
Stout - Heavily roasted flavor. Hints of coffee.