Merlot, when made in a medium-bodied style, pairs best with duck, meatloaf, pepperoni pizza, beef fajitas, pulled pork, osso bucco, kielbasa and lasagna. Plush with juicy flavours of plum and cherries, Merlot also features notes of bittersweet [...]
Australian Shiraz pairs best with grilled or roasted meaty dishes such as Hamburgers, Roast Beef, Steak, Lamb, Venison, Wild Boar. Notes of jammy fruit, dark chocolate, spice, smoke and black pepper dominate the nose of Australian Shiraz, [...]
Cabernet Sauvignon is a full-bodied red wine packed with tannin and pairs best with meaty dishes like steak, venison stew, roast beef, ostrich, squab, roasted lamb and duck. With aged Cabernet Sauvignon, the tannins are softer, [...]
Pinot Noir pairs best with dishes with a hint of earthiness such as Veal Marsala, Mushroom Pasta, Grilled Salmon, Shepherd's Pie, Beef Wellington and Lamb Chops. Pinot Noir is a light, acidic and fruity red wine with [...]
A fruity and medium-bodied Zinfandel pairs best with rich and robust foods like grilled Hamburgers, BBQ Ribs, Chinese Takeout, Liver and Onions, Baked Beans, Roasted Lamb and Pulled Pork. Zinfandel is a rich red wine with flavours [...]
Cabernet Franc pairs best with heavier vegetarian fare such as vegetarian lasagna, meatless chilli, lentil soup, grilled vegetable sandwiches and Mediterranean Pizza topped with goat cheese, broccoli, olives and fire-roasted red peppers. Cabernet Franc is also amazing [...]
Beaujolais Villages pairs best with lighter fare, such as Hamburgers, Turkey Sandwiches, Chicken Wings, Lazy Brunch Buffets, Picnic Potlucks, Pad Tai and Sausage on a bun. Beaujolais Villages is a light red wine from France that [...]
Primitivo pairs best with Grilled Vegetable Pasta, Pizza Rustica, Spaghetti Bolognese, Pasta Puttanesca, Eggplant Parmesan, Chicken Cacciatore, and Lamb Curry. The low tannin and medium acidity, along with the easy-going nature of Primitivo, makes it food-friendly [...]
Lagrein pairs best with Speck, Venison Stew, Braised Veal Cheek, Flank Steak, Porchetta, Shepherd's Pie, Philly Cheesesteak, and Greek Lamb Gyros. Lagrein is an Italian red wine grown in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of Italy. Lagrein [...]
Côte Rôtie is a French Syrah/Viognier blend that pairs best with Cassoulet, Beef Brisket, Venison, Duck, Beef Stroganoff, Lamb, and Rabbit. The smoky and spicy aromas of bacon fat, coffee, earth, herbs, leather, white pepper, black [...]