Consumer Outlet

Now its been said for MANY years that White Wine goes with fish and poultry and Red Wine goes with red meats such as lamb and beef. But this isn’t necessarily true anymore. The new rule has been “drink what tastes right to you.” Mix it up some. If you like Red Wine with your white fish, go for it! I went to Culinary School when I was younger. We learned everything there was to learn about Wine. I think it is genuinely one of the most fascinating products in the world, and so classically romantic! When I think of a nice glass of Red Wine, I think of some of the most romantic places on earth. Someday I think I would actually like to visit a vineyard, in Tuscany. Ah well we’ll leave those thoughts to the dreamers, on to our wines!


Cheese – Most people will agree that some things just go with wine. Cheese is one of those things. ANY cheese goes with just about any wine. Very versatile. But here’s a few examples for you.


Blue Cheese, Goat Cheese, and Cheddar: Try a nice Dessert Wine. One that’s not too sweet but sweet enough. Recommendation: Cockburn 20 year old Tawny – Port Dessert Wine or Chateau de Montfort 2006 Vouvray – Chenin Blanc White Wine. These wines will both really cut down on the tanginess of the cheeses.


Mozzarella, Jarlsberg, Kasseri: Light reds. Recommendation: La Vis 2006 Pinot Nero Trentino – Pinot Noir Red Wine.


Brie, Mild Cheddar, Chevre, Colby, Gouda etc: Charles Heidsieck 1981 Champagne Charlie – Champagne & Sparkling goes excellent with these choices!


Manchego, Brie, Stilton (my fave!): Beringer 2003 Knights Valley Alluvium Red – Bordeaux Blends Red Wine


I could go on and on with my cheeses but its time to move on to some other food choices in this little guide! Ill try to cover as much as I can as quickly and simply as I can. Some of the examples below will include, steak type items, lamb, pork, veal and much more.


Beef -
Flank – French Red
Beef Teriyaki – Red Zinfandel
Hamburgers, Roast Beef, Steak – Cabernet Sauvignon
Prime Rib – Pinot Noir Red


Lamb -
Roast Lamb – Ribera del Duero (Spanish Red) or Barolo (Italian Red)
Lamb Chops & Lamb Shanks – Cabernet Sauvignon
Lamb Kabobs – Chinon (Light French Red)
Lamb Stew – Pinot Noir Red & Red Zinfandel


Veal –
Marsala – Barbera (Red)
Osso Buco – Barolo (Red), Bordeaux, Burgundy
Breaded Veal Cutlets – Chardonnay
Veal Parmigiana – Chianti


Venison – Cabernet Sauvignon, German Riesling Auslese, Super Tuscan.


Pork –
Chops – Beaujolais, Chardonnay (White), Sauvignon Blanc,
Tenderloin – Pinot Noir Red, Red Zinfandel,
Roast – Pinot Noir Red, Pinot Noir (Red),
Barbecued Pork Spareribs – Riesling (White), Tempranillo (Red)
Ham – Vouvray (White), Beaujolais


Seafood –
Shrimp – Soave, Orvieto, Vinho Verde
Caviar – Champagne, Riesling
Clams – Prosecco
Crab – Marsanne, Roussane
Scallops – Sauvignon Blanc
Lobster – Burgundy (White)
Mussels – Chardonnay, Muscadet
Seafood Stew (broth based) – Pinot Noir
Seafood Stew (tomato based) – Marsanne
Seafood w/ Cream Sauce – Chardonnay, Vouvray


Fish –
Bass – Soave, Viognier
Catfish – Lambrusco, Pinot Gris, Vouvray
Cod – Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc
Flounder – Chablis, Pinot Blanc, Valpolicella
Halibut – Chardonnay, Condrieu, Rousanne
Monkfish – Italian Tocai, Merlot
Red Snapper – Chablis, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc
Salmon Grilled – Bourgueil, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Provencal Rosé
Salmon Poached – Bordeaux (White), Burgundy (White), Pinot Noir
Sardines – Sancerre, Vinho Verde
Sea Bass – Pinot Noir, Sancerre
Sole – Chablis, Graves (White), Riesling, Semillion
Swordfish – Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling (Brut)
Trout – Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Tuna – Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Vin Gris


Duck – Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot (Red)


Turkey – Pinot Noir, Zinfandel (White)


Well that went pretty quickly! I love the study of wines, if I could continually study one thing my entire life it would be wine. There’s the classic Cabernets and Chardonnay’s but there’s also a new wine popping up every week. Check out your local Winery or Vineyard. My favorite wine of all time is a nice crisp clean Riesling. And again, of course any food can go with any wine. That’s your personal preference. But if you ever wondered what went with what, or wanted a little guide, the above items should help you out, a lot. Also if you ever have any questions about this stuff go search on Google or ask the person in your nearest liquor store! Au Revoir!