Wine Pairing - Every Day With Rachael Ray

A delicious wine deserves to be paired with the perfect meal! Here, you'll find recipe ideas that match our latest wine picks.

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

CHARDONNAY
Try: Banrock Station 2006
(Australia, $6)

Pair with:
Grilled Cheese and Pear Sandwiches »
Saffron Scallops »
Pecan-Crusted Chicken »

CHENIN BLANC-CHARDONNAY
Try: Herding Cats 2007
(South Africa, $8)

Pair with:
Pasta Salad á la Norma »
Smoked Salmon Pizza »
Roasted Veggie Salad with Goat Cheese Cakes »

FUMÉ BLANC
Try: Ferrari-Carano 2007
(California, $17)

Pair with:
Southern-Fried Flounder Salad »
Stuffed Cornish Hens with Swiss Chard »
White Clam Pizza »

SAUVIGNON-BLANC
Try: Saint Clair Marlborough 2007
(New Zealand, $18)

Pair with:
Lemony Tuna Salad »
Spring Fish in Parchment »
Salmon Burgers with Dill Mustard »

PROSECCO
Try: Bisol Jeio 2006
(Italy, $18)

Pair with:
Sweet Pea Risotto Gratin »
Cider Doughnuts »
Sweet Potato Chips with Caramelized-Onion Dip »

CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Try: Tormaresca Nepríca
(Italy, $11)

Pair with:
Lamb Chops with Roasted Vegetables »
Two-Chile Rack of Lamb »
Broccoli Rabe and Salami Pasta »

PINOT NOIR
Try: A to Z 2006
(Oregon, $20)

Pair with:
Chicken BLT »
Linguine with Bacon & Onions »
Chicken Biscuits with Bacon Gravy »

SHIRAZ-CABERNET
Try: Pillar Box Red 2006
(Australia, $12)

Pair with:
Parmesan Polenta Pie »
Beef-and-Mashed-Potato-Stuffed Peppers »
Roast Beef Melts »

TEMPRANILLO-GARNACHA
Try: Red Guitar Old Vine
(Spain, $12)

Pair with:
Jamaican-Style Beef Kebabs »
Fiery Wagon Wheels »
Spicy Marinated Olives »



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