Spirits
Lehr's Prime Market, in addition to being a State Liquor Agency, offers an extensive and notable wine selection, domestic and craft beers. We have a tap room with a 20-tap growler bar and beer cave. All spirits, beer and wine are State-Minimum priced, which means they cannot be found cheaper anywhere else!
Wine Pairings
With our food and wine guide below, you can pick the right wine to serve with just about any food. Find the dish or side you are serving below and see the wine suggestions by hovering over the block. you will be able to see parings for both main everyday and special occasion meals.
Main Courses
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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 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:
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.
Special Meals & Sides
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
Beer Pairings
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.