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Food and Flavors
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Red Wines
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White Wines
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Beef, beef dishes,
burgers, beef stews, grilled steaks, filet mignon
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Burgundy
Beaujolais
Bordeaux
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Zinfandel
Shiraz
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Veal
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Merlot
Pinot Noir
Zinfandel
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Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
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Lamb chops, leg of lamb; Duck
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Beaujolais
Cabernet Sauvignon
Bordeaux
Merlot
Zinfandel
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Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
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Chicken, chicken dishes, stews,
(hot or cold) spicy entrees. Red wines good with dark meat;
mustard, clove, ginger, cumin
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Beaujolais
Pinot Noir (Roasted,
hearty dishes)
Merlot (Stews, BBQ)
Zinfandel
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Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Gewurztraminer
(Spicy or ethnic foods)
Pinot Gris
Chardonnay
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Pork, pork dishes, sausages,
pizza, BBQ, bacon, onion, hot pepper, chili pepper, highly
seasoned food
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Cabernet
Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Shiraz
Zinfandel
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Riesling
Pinot
Gris
Gewurztraminer
Fume
Blanc
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Fish, fish dishes.
Shellfish and dishes containing shellfish. Seafood sauces or
pasta, Mornay sauce, Alfredo; garlic, oregano, tarragon
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Pinot Noir
(Salmon,
tuna)
Shiraz
(Salmon, tuna)
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Chardonnay
Riesling
Chablis
Sauvignon
Blanc
Pinot
Grigio
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Game, venison, rabbit, braised
or stewed
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Cabernet
Sauvignon
Merlot
Zinfandel
Shiraz
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Turkey. Other fowl,
quail, squab, capons, Cornish Hens
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Cabernet
Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
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Chardonnay
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Vegetables, basic
vegetable dishes, vegetarian meals, salads
Choose lighter varieties to match the sweetness,
acidity or flavoring components
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Cabernet
Sauvignon
(Grilled Vegetables, tomatoes, eggplant)
Shiraz
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Gewurztraminer
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Grigio
Riesling
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Tomato Sauces. Pasta,
lasagna, pizza, caccittatori
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Chianti
Cabernet
Sauvignon
Zinfandel
Pinot
Noir
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Sauvignon
Blanc
Chardonnay
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Pasta and Soups
Choose wine based on main ingredient i.e., chicken,
beef, tomato, etc
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Zinfandel
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Chardonnay
Sauvignon
Blanc
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Appetizers, Aperitif
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Sherry
Shiraz
Brandy
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Chenin
Blanc
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay
Pinot Grigio
Sauterne
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Fruits
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Port
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Chenin
Blanc
Pinot Blanc
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Cheeses. Cheese course eaten
alone or with fruit.
Dishes predominately composed of cheese, choose white wine
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Beaujolais
Port
Merlot
Cabernet
Sauvignon
Zinfandel
(Sharp, hearty cheeses)
Madeira, Sherry
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Chardonnay
Gewurztraminer
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Dessert
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Shiraz (chocolates)
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Sauterne
Champagne
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After
Dinner
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Brandy
Cognac
Port
Madeira, Sherry
(Dry, serve chilled)
Liqueurs
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Sauterne
Champagne
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