Wine, Liquor & Food Pairings | Pairing Suggestions

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

Sweet White Wine

Chenin Blanc, Moscato, Riesling

Pairs well with:
Asiago and manchego cheese, shellfish, berries and dessert

Full-Bodied White Wine

Chardonnay, White Bordeaux, Viognier

Pairs well with:
Monterey jack cheese, seafood, pork and BBQ

Red Wines

Light Red Wine

Pinot Noir, Gamay, Grenache

Pairs well with:
Camembert and edam cheese, beef, seafood, garlic-based dishes and vegetables

Full-Bodied Red Wine

Cabernet, Shiraz/Syrah, Malbec, Zinfandel

Pairs well with:
Beef, chicken, tomato-based sauces and chocolate

Medium Red Wine

Merlot, Sangiovese, Chianti, Tempranillo

Pairs well with:
Cheddar and gouda cheese, pizza, beer, lamb and pork

Other Wines

Sparkling

Champagne, Cava, Prosecco

Pairs well with:
Camembert cheese, Asian food, seafood and berries

Dry Rosé

Carignan, Cinsault, Mourvedre

Pairs well with:
Roquefort cheese, salad, pasta and seafood

Sweet Rosé

White Zinfandel, White Merlot, Pink Moscato

Pairs well with:
Brie cheese, BBQ, nachos and seafood

Ales

Amber/Red Ale

Pairs well with:
Cheddar and havarti cheese, pizza, beef, chicken and seafood

Brown Ale

Pairs well with:
Cheddar and swiss cheese, beef, seafood, lamb and pork

Pale Ale/IPA

Pairs well with:
Gouda and havarti cheese, Asian food, beef, pork and dessert

Stout Ale

Pairs well with:
Cheddar and gouda cheese, BBQ, duck, seafood and chocolate

Wheat Ale

Pairs well with:
Gouda and swiss cheese, salad, shellfish, sushi and berries

Blonde Ale

Pairs well with:
Brie, gouda and havarti cheese, salad, chicken and berries

Double/Imperial IPA

Pairs well with:
Cheddar and gouda cheese, BBQ, chicken and lamb

Porter Ale

Pairs well with:
Brie, cheddar and gruyère cheese, BBQ, sausage and seafood

Weizenbock Ale

Pairs well with:
Cheddar and manchego cheese, beef, duck and pork

Lagers

Amber/Red Lager

Pairs well with:
Asiago and gouda cheese, BBQ, nachos and beef

Dark Lager

Pairs well with:
Asiago and manchego cheese, BBQ, and sausage

Pale Bock Lager

Pairs well with:
Gruyère and manchego cheese, Asian food, BBQ and chicken

Classic Pilsner Lager

Pairs well with:
Brie and asiago cheese, salad, Asian food, chicken and seafood

Oktoberfest

Pairs well with:
Cheddar and gruyère cheese, sausage, chicken and pork

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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