Questions about what to drink with what? This food and wine pairing chart looked useful in answering some of my questions–let me know how it works for you! I found it at Drinks are on Me:
| Wine Varietal | Herbs and Spices | Vegetables | Fish and Shellfish | Meats | Cheeses | Bridges |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sauvignon Blanc | Basil, bay leaf, cilantro, dill, fennel, lemongrass, marjoram, mint, parsley, savory, thyme | Carrots, eggplant, most green vegetables (lettuces, snow peas, zucchini), tomatoes | Clams, mussels, oysters, scallops, sea bass, shrimp, snapper, sole, swordfish, trout, tuna | Chicken, game birds, turkey | Buffalo mozzarella, feta, fontina, goat, Parmigiano Reggiano, ricotta, Swiss | Bell peppers, capers, citrus, garlic, green figs, leeks, olives, sour cream |
| Chardonnay | Basil, clove, tarragon, thyme | Corn, mushrooms, potatoes, pumpkin, squash | Crab, grouper, halibut, lobster, monkfish, salmon, scallops, shrimp, swordfish, tuna | Chicken, pork, turkey, veal | Brie, camembert, Monterey Jack, Swiss | Apples, avocado, bacon, butter, citrus, coconut milk, cream, Dijon mustard, milk, nuts, pancetta, pears, polenta, tropical fruits, vanilla |
| Riesling | Chile pepper, cilantro, dill, five-spice, ginger, lemongrass, nutmeg, parsley | Carrots, corn, onions parsnips | Crab, scallops, smoked fish, snapper, sole, trout | Chicken, game birds, pork | Emmenthal, gouda | Apricots, citrus, dried fruits, peaches, tropical fruits |
| Pinot Noir | Basil, black pepper, cinnamon, clove, fennel, five-spice, oregano, rosemary, star anise, thyme | Beets, eggplant, mushrooms | Salmon, tuna | Beef, chicken, game birds, lamb, liver, rabbit, turkey, veal | Aged chedar, Brie, smoked cheeses | Beets, butter, chocolate/cocoa, cooked tomatoes, Dijon mustard, dried fruits, mushrooms, onions, pomegranates, shallots |
| Shiraz/Syrah | Allspice, chile pepper, coriander, cumin, five-spice, pepper, rosemary, sage | Eggplant, onions, root vegetables | Blackened fish | Bacon, duck, lamb, pancetta, pheasant, sausage, short ribs, venison | Cheddar, goat, Gouda, Gruyere | Black figs, black licorice, black olives, black pepper, cherries, chocolate/cocoa |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Juniper, oregano, rosemary, sage, savory, thyme | Mushrooms, potatoes, root vegetables | None | Beef, duck, lamb, venison | Camembert, carmody, aged Gouda, aged Jack | Balsamic vinegar, blackberries, black olives, black pepper, butter, cassis, cherries, cream, currants, roasted red pepper, toasted nuts |
