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| Beef |
Zinfandel, Beaujolais or Cotes de Rhone with hamburger and picnic fare. |
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir or Syrah with roast beef or steaks. Medoc (Bordeaux) with tenderloin. |
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| Cheeses |
Merlot or Cabernet marry well with Cheddar and mild yellow cheeses |
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Chardonnay's rich flavor goes with ripe Brie and cream cheese. Try Grenache Rose with quiche. |
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| Chicken |
Riesling makes a delicious partner with fried chicken. |
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Merlot, Chianti or Chardonnay with roast or baked chicken; white Burgundy with chicken in cream sauce. |
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| Duck/Goose |
Pinot Noir, Rhone and Italian reds are natural partners with roast duck |
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Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot) makes an elegant match with duck breast. |
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| Egg Dishes |
Rose Wine's crisp freshness goes well with scrambled or fried eggs. |
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Champagne is a delight with omelets! |
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| Fish |
Sauvignon Blanc, Soave or Crisp Loire Whites with sole, cod and delicate white fish. |
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Pinot Noir (red wine with fish!) is a perfect match with salmon. |
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| Game |
Pinot Noir or Chardonnay with quail and other game birds. St.-Emilion with squab. |
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Barolo, Barbaresco or red Rhone wines with venison and other hoofed game. |
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| Ham |
Beaujolais or Zinfandel's fruity flavors go well with sliced or fried ham. |
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Riesling, Gewurztraminer or Chenin Blanc with sweet roast ham. |
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| Lamb |
Spanish Rioja is a delicious partner with lamb chops. |
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Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir or fine Italian reds with roast leg of lamb. St.-Emilion with lamb chops. |
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| Pork |
Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay: fuller whites find their balance with pork chops. |
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Medium-bodied reds like Chianti or Merlot are just right for pork roast. |
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| Shellfish |
Sauvignon Blanc with shrimp, Riesling with Crab. |
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Very fine Chardonnay-or Champagne!– with lobster. White Graves with mussels. |
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| Turkey |
Fruity reds (Beaujolais) or off-dry whites (Riesling) with turkey sandwiches. |
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Vouvray or a big Alsatian Gewurztraminer with a roast turkey holiday feast. |
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| Veal |
A good Italian white like Gavi or Vernaccia or a rich Chardonnay with young, pale veal. |
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Chianti or lighter Bordeaux red or white with fuller-flavored veal dishes. White Burgundy with veal in cream sauce. |
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Vegetarian |
Pinot Gris and Sauvignon Blanc with fresh, green vegetables. |
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Zinfandel, Chianti and other full but fruity reds with hearty vegetarian fare based on beans and cheese. |
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