THE FINEST
WINE SPECIALTIES
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OUR FAVOURITE PAIRINGS
Wine & Food Pairings
We are fortunate to have Stephanie, a Level 2 Sommelier, on staff. Her expertise translates into our outstanding Wine Selection of over 1,000 wines from all over the globe, and your go-to Wine Advisor. She also offers great advice on food & wine Pairings! For many, she has become a personal shopper, outfitting large wine cellars, corporate hospitality bars, event bars and everything in-between.
With our food and wine guide below, you can pick the right wine to serve with just about any food. Find the everyday, or special occasion dish or side you are serving below and see the wine suggestions:
THE PERFECT PAIRINGS
Our Main Courses
The following are listed main courses with the perfect wine blends.
BEEF
Everyday Meal:
Zinfandel, 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.
Zinfandel, 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.
CHEESES
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 Rose with quiche.
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 Rose with quiche.
CHICKEN
Everyday Meal:
Anything sparkling makes a delicious partner with fried chicken.
Special Occasion:
Merlot, Chianti or Chardonnay with roasted or baked chicken, white Burgundy with chicken in cream sauce.
Anything sparkling makes a delicious partner with fried chicken.
Special Occasion:
Merlot, Chianti or Chardonnay with roasted or baked chicken, white Burgundy with chicken in cream sauce.
DUCK
Everyday Meal:
Pinot Noir, Rhone and Italian reds are natural partners with roast duck.
Special Occasion:
Chateauneuf-du-Pape or Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) makes an elegant match with duck breast.
Pinot Noir, Rhone and Italian reds are natural partners with roast duck.
Special Occasion:
Chateauneuf-du-Pape or Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) makes an elegant match with duck breast.
EGG DISHES
Everyday Meal:
Rose wine's crisp freshness goes well with scrambled or fried eggs.
Special Occasion: Champagne is a delight with omelets!
Rose wine's crisp freshness goes well with scrambled or fried eggs.
Special Occasion: Champagne is a delight with omelets!
FISHES
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.
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.
HAM
Everyday Meal:
Beaujolais, Red Burgundy or Zinfandel's fruity flavors go well with sliced or fried ham.
Special Occasion:
Riesling, Gewurztraminer or Chenin Blanc with sweet roast ham.
Beaujolais, Red Burgundy or Zinfandel's fruity flavors go well with sliced or fried ham.
Special Occasion:
Riesling, Gewurztraminer or Chenin Blanc with sweet roast ham.
LAMB
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.
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.
PORK
Everyday Meal:
Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir 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.
Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir 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.
SHELLFISH
Everyday Meal:
Sauvignon Blanc with shrimp, Riesling with Crab.
Special Occasion:
Very fine Chardonnay - or Champagne! - with lobster. White Graves with mussels.
Sauvignon Blanc with shrimp, Riesling with Crab.
Special Occasion:
Very fine Chardonnay - or Champagne! - with lobster. White Graves with mussels.
TUKREY
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.
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.
VEAL
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.
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.
VEGETERIAN
Everyday Meal:
Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc with fresh, green vegetables.
Special Occasion:
Pinot Noir or a lighter style Chianti with hearty vegetarian fare based on beans and cheese.
Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc with fresh, green vegetables.
Special Occasion:
Pinot Noir or a lighter style Chianti with hearty vegetarian fare based on beans and cheese.
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.
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.
THE PERFECT PAIRINGS
Special Meals & Sides
The following are listed side dishes and special meals, blended with the perfect wine.
ARTICHOKES
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.
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.
ASIAN
Everyday Meal:
See "Hot Stuff" for cautions, but don't overlook Riesling with spicy, multi aromatic Asian fare.
Special Occasion:
Sparkling wines - not your finest Champagne but tasty bubblies from around the world.
See "Hot Stuff" for cautions, but don't overlook Riesling with spicy, multi aromatic Asian fare.
Special Occasion:
Sparkling wines - not your finest Champagne but tasty bubblies from around the world.
ASPARAGUS
Everyday Meal:
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc's "veggie" aromas are perfect with asparagus.
Special Occasion:
Soave, Gruner Veltliner or Pinot Grigio for asparagus with butter, cheese or Milanese preparations.
New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc's "veggie" aromas are perfect with asparagus.
Special Occasion:
Soave, Gruner Veltliner or Pinot Grigio for asparagus with butter, cheese or Milanese preparations.
BARBEQUE
Everyday Meal:
Zinfandel, the American wine, is fun with this American classic fare, As is a fuller bodied Red Blend
Special Occasion:
Australian Shiraz - its big, fresh fruit is great with barbecued ribs.
Zinfandel, the American wine, is fun with this American classic fare, As is a fuller bodied Red Blend
Special Occasion:
Australian Shiraz - its big, fresh fruit is great with barbecued ribs.
CHINESE
Everyday Meal:
Gewurztraminer is the traditional match, but try Riesling, too.
Special Occasion:
Cabernet, Merlot, Vouvray: Try European wines with Chinese fare, matching the wine to the primary meat or fish ingredient.
Gewurztraminer is the traditional match, but try Riesling, too.
Special Occasion:
Cabernet, Merlot, Vouvray: Try European wines with Chinese fare, matching the wine to the primary meat or fish ingredient.
CHOCOLATE
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.
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.
FOIE GRAS
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.
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.
HOT STUFF
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.
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.
MUSHROOMS
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.
Red Burgundy and other Pinot Noirs are perfect, especially
Special Occasion:
Barolo, northern Italian reds and even Cabernet pair beautifully with grilled portabellos.
PASTA
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.
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.
POPCORN
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!
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!
SALADS
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.
Special Occasion:
Sauvignon Blanc or Italian whites with shrimp cocktail.
SAUSAGES
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.
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.
SUSHI
Everyday Meal:
Sauvignon Blanc, Vouvray or light German Riesling with sushi made from sole and other delicate fish.
Special Occasion:
A mineral-driven Champagne, Sancerre or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with heavier fish or shellfish.
Sauvignon Blanc, Vouvray or light German Riesling with sushi made from sole and other delicate fish.
Special Occasion:
A mineral-driven Champagne, Sancerre or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with heavier fish or shellfish.
