Our wine and beer experts have prepared a pairing chart and selections for chef-inspired pairing meals at home! Go ahead, and check it out!
WHITE WINES
DRY WHITE WINE
SAUVIGNON BLANC, GEWÜRZTRAMINER, PINOT GRIGIO
Pairs well with:
Brie and mozzarella cheese, pâté, seafood and pork
FULL-BODIED WHITE WINE
CHARDONNAY, WHITE BORDEAUX, VIOGNIER
Pairs well with:
Monterey jack cheese, seafood, pork and BBQ
SWEET WHITE WINE
CHENIN BLANC, MOSCATO, RIESLING
Pairs well with:
Asiago and manchego cheese, shellfish, berries and dessert
RED WINES
LIGHT RED WINE
PINOT NOIR, GAMAY, GRENACHE
Pairs well with:
Camembert and edam cheese, beef, seafood, garlic-based dishes and vegetables
MEDIUM RED WINE
MERLOT, SANGIOVESE, CHIANTI, TEMPRANILLO
Pairs well with:
Cheddar and gouda cheese, pizza, beer, lamb and pork
FULL-BODIED RED WINE
CABERNET, SHIRAZ/SYRAH, MALBEC, ZINFANDEL
Pairs well with:
Beef, chicken, tomato-based sauces and chocolate
OTHER WINES
SPARKLING
CHAMPAGNE, CAVA, PROSECCO
Pairs well with:
Camembert cheese, Asian food, seafood and berries
SWEET ROSÉ
WHITE ZINFANDEL, WHITE MERLOT, PINK MOSCATO
Pairs well with:
Brie cheese, BBQ, nachos and seafood
DRY ROSÉ
CARIGNAN, CINSAULT, MOURVEDRE
Pairs well with:
Roquefort cheese, salad, pasta and seafood
ALES
AMBER/RED ALE
Pairs well with:
Cheddar and havarti cheese, pizza, beef, chicken and seafood
BLONDE ALE
Pairs well with:
Brie, gouda and havarti cheese, salad, chicken and berries
BROWN ALE
Pairs well with:
Cheddar and swiss cheese, beef, seafood, lamb and pork
DOUBLE/IMPERIAL IPA
Pairs well with:
Cheddar and gouda cheese, BBQ, chicken and lamb
PALE ALE/IPA
Pairs well with:
Gouda and havarti cheese, Asian food, beef, pork and dessert
PORTER ALE
Pairs well with:
Brie, cheddar and gruyère cheese, BBQ, sausage and seafood
STOUT ALE
Pairs well with:
Cheddar and gouda cheese, BBQ, duck, seafood and chocolate
WEIZENBOCK ALE
Pairs well with:
Cheddar and manchego cheese, beef, duck and pork
WHEAT ALE
Pairs well with:
Gouda and swiss cheese, salad, shellfish, sushi and berries
LAGERS
AMBER/RED LAGER
Pairs well with:
Asiago and gouda cheese, BBQ, nachos and beef
CLASSIC PILSNER LAGER
Pairs well with:
Brie, cheddar and gruyère cheese, BBQ, sausage and seafood
DARK LAGER
Pairs well with:
Asiago and manchego cheese, BBQ, and sausage
OKTOBERFEST
Pairs well with:
Cheddar and gruyère cheese, sausage, chicken and pork
PALE BOCK LAGER
Pairs well with:
Gruyère and manchego cheese, Asian food, BBQ and chicken
OTHERS
CIDER
Pairs well with:
Brie and cheddar cheese, seafood, pork, vegetable and berries
FRUIT BEER
Pairs well with:
Mozzarella cheese, salad, seafood, pork, chocolate and dessert
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