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Wine Pairing



Finally, a wine guide that anyone can use! First, get to know what types of wine you like; then browse our pairings and picks (all under $20) for the most delicious bang for your buck.

Wine By Type

Click the types below to learn more, including the dishes and flavors that match up best.
Light-bodied, crisp whites Light-bodied, fruity reds Sparkling wines
           
Medium-bodied, soft whites Medium-bodied, silky reds Dessert wines
           
Full-bodied, rich whites Full-bodied, tannic reds   print a cheat sheet »
           
 
Wine Pairings

Find our recent favorite wines, along with exclusive Every Day recipe recommendations for each:

June/July 2008 pairings »

Or, get pairing suggestions by category.
Recipe Type Our Pick
Black Cherry and Black Pepper Lamb Chops with Sweet Pea Risotto Full-bodied, rich whites Argyle Willamette Valley Chardonnay 2004 (Oregon, $13)
Bobotie Bowls Medium-bodied, silky reds Fairview Pinotage 2004 (South Africa, $14)
Braised Pork with Oranges Full-bodied, tannic reds Covey Run Quail Label Syrah 2003 (Washington, $9)
Gaucho Cheesesteaks Full-bodied, tannic reds Altos Las Hormigas Malbec 2005 (Argentina, $10)
Ham and Cheese Cannelloni Light-bodied, crisp whites Chateau Ste. Michelle Columbia Valley Chardonnay 2004 (Washington, $13)
Rosemary Crusted Rack of Lamb with Roasted Fennel and Red Onion Full-bodied, tannic reds Barossa Valley Estate Spires Shiraz 2003 (Australia, $11)
Recipe Type Our Pick
Chicken, Peppers and Onion with Linguine Medium-bodied, silky reds Casa Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Merlot 2004 (Chile, $20)
Chicken Stew with Apricots Light-bodied, crisp whites Simonsig Chenin Blanc 2004 (South Africa, $10)
Montalcino Chicken with Figs and Buttered Gnocchi Medium-bodied, silky reds Col d'Orcia Rosso di Montalcino 2003 (Italy, $15)
Super-Size Turkey Meatballs with Spinach and Cheese Light-bodied, fruity reds Twin Fin Pinot Noir 2004 (California, $10)
Turkey Meat Loaf Full-bodied, tannic reds Sebastiani Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 (California, $17)
Recipe Type Our Pick
Cajun Shrimp with Corn Flapjacks Light-bodied, crisp whites Hogue Columbia Valley Johannisberg Riesling 2004 Washington, $9
Cod Cakes with Pepper Relish Light-bodied, crisp whites Altanuta Alto Adige Pinot Grigio 2004 (Italy, $16)
John's Citrus Fish, Savoy Cabbage and Couscous Full-bodied, tannic reds Four Emus Western Australia Shiraz 2004 (Australia, $10)
Prawns Nacional Medium-bodied, soft whites Weingut H.u.M. Hofer Grüner Veltliner 2004 Austria, $9/1 liter bottle
Pan-Seared Scallops with Pesto and Tomato Medium-bodied, soft whites McWilliam's Hanwood Estate Riesling 2004 Australia, $11
Seaman's Potpies Full-bodied, rich whites Chateau Souverain Sonoma County Chardonnay 2004 California, $17
Seared Scallops and Tenderloin Steaks in Manhattan Sauce Full-bodied, tannic reds Cellar No. 8 Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 California, $10
Tuna Burgers with Ginger, Garlic and Soy Sauce Medium-bodied, soft whites Hugel & Fils Alsace Gewürztraminer 2004 France, 2004
Recipe Type Our Pick
Pappa al Pomodoro Medium-bodied, silky reds La Sera "Il Falo" Barbera 2004 (Italy, $13)
Recipe Type Our Pick
Bacon and Cheese Frittata Sparkling wines Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noirs California NV (California, $19)
Pappa al Pomodoro Medium-bodied, silky reds La Sera "Il Falo" Barbera 2004 (Italy, $13)
Warm Spinach and Sausage Salad Light-bodied, crisp whites Talus Collection Lodi Pinot Grigio 2004 (California, $17)
Recipe Type Our Pick
Mochaccino-Caramel Soufflés Dessert wines Quinta do Infantado Tawny Port NV Portugal, $18
Subtly Spicy Chocolate-Chili Brownies Dessert wines Lustau Dry Oloroso Don Nuño Sherry NV California, $19
 
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