Côtes du Rhône pairs best with braised beef, liver and onions, roast pig, cold cut sandwiches, lamb chops, pizza and roasted chicken. Medium-bodied and fruity, Côtes du Rhône has a subtle earthy quality that makes it a [...]
The best white wine for cooking is Pinot Grigio, and the best red wine for cooking is Chianti. Pinot Grigio is a dry white wine with mild flavours of lemon, lime, apple, pear and minerals. It's often inexpensive, [...]
Petite Filet pairs up with mature red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Bordeaux, Côtes du Rhône, Merlot, and Rioja Reserva. Lighter reds with a touch of earthiness such as Pinot Noir and Chianti Classico pair up [...]
Enchiladas pair best with medium-bodied white wines such as Vermentino, Riesling, Viognier and Gewürztraminer, as their citrusy flavours can hold up to the Enchilada's layers of flavour. Stuffed with rice, grilled veggies, meat, cheese, herbs and [...]
Tuna Casserole pairs best with light and fruity reds like Beaujolais, Côtes du Rhône, or Pinot Noir. If red wine is not your style, a Rosé or crisp, unoaked whites like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and [...]
For the classic pan-fried Grilled cheese sandwich, an oaked Chardonnay will go well with the buttered up toast and melted cheese. Riesling or a sparkling wine like Prosecco are also excellent matches with a Grilled Cheese [...]
A Reuben sandwich pairs best with crisp white wines with a hint of sweetness, such as a Gewürztraminer, Riesling, or a sparkling wine. Light and fruity reds with tons of acidity and served chilled, like an [...]
Fried Chicken pairs best with fruity and lively wines such as Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, and Sparkling Wine. Acidity is a must with Southern Fried Chicken, as this classic dish is greasy and salty, meaning [...]
Shepherd's Pie pairs best with earthy, spicy, and acidic red wines such as Pinot Noir, Chianti, and Côtes-du-Rhône. A buttery Chardonnay also pairs well with Shepherd's pie as it complements the outer pie crust of the [...]
Hamburgers pair best with full-bodied red wines with plenty of tannin, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Shiraz. The grippy tannin in a rich red wine is softened by a grilled hamburger's heavy protein and fat [...]