Wine Pairing - Every Day with Rachael Ray

A delicious wine deserves to be paired with the perfect meal — find recipe ideas below to match our latest favorite wines.

(Still confused by Chardonnay or puzzled by Pinot? Learn about our wine terms in our wine guide, along with more pairing recommendations.)

Try:
Greg Norman Estates Sparkling Pinot Noir/Chardonnay NV (Australia, $15)
Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Noirs Columbia Valley NV (Washington State, $12)

Pair with:
Lamb Chops with Roasted Vegetables and Spring Pea Risotto »
French Tuna Burger with Green Bean Salad »
Basil Steamed Shrimp with Soba Noodles »

Try:
Kim Crawford Pinot Gris Marlborough 2007 (New Zealand, $17)
Allegrini Soave 2006 (Italy, $15)

Pair with:
Lemony Tuna Salad »
Bibb Lettuce and Herb Salad »
Citrus Fish with Bell Pepper Couscous »

Try:
Woop Woop V 2007 (Australia, $12)
Cono Sur Riesling Bio Bio Vision 2007 (Chile, $15)

Pair with:
Tomato and Orzo Salad »
BLTT (Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato Jam and Tuna Steak) Sandwiches »
Spicy Pork and Pineapple »

Try:
Meridian Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2006 (California, $10)
Climbing Chardonnay 2007 (Australia, $12)

Pair with:
Bacon-Avocado Griddle Pizzas »
Avocado Salad with Cumin Lime Dressing »
Crunchy Parmesan Chicken »

Try:
Beckmen Purisima Grenache Rose 2007 (California, $18)
Montecillo Crianza 2004 (Spain, $11)

Pair with:
Chicken, Plum and Red Onion Kebabs »
Shrimp and Spaghetti in Coconut Broth »
Turkey Burgers with Zucchini Relish »

Try:
Pietra Santa Merlot 2004 (California, $15)
Francis Ford Coppola Presents Rosso 2007 (California, $11)

Pair with:
Grilled Vegetable Muffuletta »
Grilled Pork Chops with Peachy Hot Salsa »
Spinach-and-Feta Potatoes »

Try:
Osborne Solaz Tempanillo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 (Spain, $9)
Vina Camen Cabernet Sauvignon Maipo Valley 2005 (Chile, $9)

Pair with:
Tomato Blue Cheese Tart »
Chicken Cordon Bleu Fondue »
Rosemary-Crusted Rack of Lamb with Roasted Fennel and Red Onion »

Try:
The Black Chook Shiraz Viognier 2007 (Australia, $18)
Concannon Petite Sirah Limited Release Central Coast 2006 (California, $15)

Pair with:
Middle Eastern Lamb Burgers »
Steak and Portobellos with Steak Sauce »
Grilled Steak Sandwich »



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