Wine Pairing Tips

Holiday parties mean lots of food and socializing. If you’re hosting such a party, cooking and slaving away on fantastic dishes to share is a hassle enough; you don’t need or want the task of pairing wines to add more stress. Luckily for you we have some wine pairing tips to share to make your life a little easier. We have assembled a brief (and general) wine guide for main entrees  If you would like a more extensive pairing list, please visit our new Wine Pairing Guide at http://www.barrelcavewines.com/Wine_Pairing_Tool.html

Wine guide for typical dishes-

Chicken – Chardonnay or lighter reds such as Rioja, Barbera, Grenache, Burgundy
Green Salad – Herby whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc.
Grilled Fish – Light medium bodied whites such as Pinot Grigio
Pasta (red sauce) – Chianti, Zinfandel, Pinot Blanc
Pasta (white sauce) – Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Viognier, Gavi
Raw or steamed shellfish – Crisp, acidic wines such as Champagne, Sauvignon Blanc

Steak – Full-bodied red such as Cabernet, Bordeaux