Medium-bodied versions of red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz pair best with Meatloaf, as they are loaded with plenty of tannin to harmonize with this classic comfort food. The meaty flavours of the dish help [...]
Chicken Fried Steak pairs best fruity red wines with ample acidity, such as Baco Noir, Grenache, Sangiovese, Zinfandel, and Beaujolais Villages. A peppery Syrah from the Rhône Valley of France also makes for a wonderful pairing. [...]
Pepperoni Pizza requires medium-bodied but acidic red wines to hold up to the strong spicy and fatty flavours of Pepperoni, such as Merlot, Chianti, Baco Noir, Cabernet Franc, Barbera and Menica. Best Wine with Pepperoni Pizza [...]
Rich and earthy red wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco, Super Tuscan, Lagrein, Malbec, Côte Rôtie and Châteauneuf du Pape pair best with the braised meaty flavours of Osso Buco. Osso Buco is either veal or beef [...]
Philly Cheesesteak Sandwiches pair best with fruity red wines, such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Lagrein, Beaujolais, or Shiraz. For white wine, I'd suggest a dry Riesling or a bubbly sparkling wine like Prosecco, which will offer [...]
If your Lamb Gyro isn't drowning in Tzatziki sauce, inexpensive and fruit-forward red wines, such as Zinfandel, Agiorgitiko, Lambrusco, Côtes du Rhône and Lagrein pair up best. Red wines with acidity are a must if your [...]
Dry, bright and fruity red wines such as Dolcetto, Zinfandel, Valpolicella Classico, Montepulciano d'Abruzzo and Carménère pair best with Lamb Tagine. Lamb Tagine is a Moroccan stew consisting of lamb, spices, fruits seeds/nuts, and vegetables such as [...]
If your Chili is spicy, stick to a fruity and low alcohol red wine like Beaujolais or Pinot Noir. Low alcohol wines are essential with spicy chili as high alcohol wines will make the chili taste [...]
Gumbo pairs best with an off-dry Riesling, Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, or Pinot Gris. Stick to white wines that are somewhat off-dry and low in alcohol if your Gumbo is spicy. If red wine is your game, [...]
Pizza Rolls require acidic red wines, which are light and fruity such as Barbera, Chianti Classico, Beaujolais, or Lambrusco, to not clash with the tomato sauce in the pizza rolls. Sparkling wines with a hint of [...]