| Wine pairings with various foods | |
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Beef |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Chianti, Barolo, Brunello |
| Cheeses: Cheddars | Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Cheeses: Swiss, Gruyere | Pinot Noir |
| Cheeses: Blue | Sauternes, Sherry |
| Cheeses: Amembert, Brie | Chardonnay, Champagne |
| Cheeses: Parmigiano, Romano | Chianti, Barolo, Sangiovese, Sherry, Port |
| Chicken | Chardonnay, Pinor Blanc, Zinfandel, Merlot |
| First course | Chardonnay, Champagne |
| Fish | Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, fruity reds |
| Lamb | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Chianti, Barolo |
| Ostrich | Beaujolais, Zinfandel, Riesling, Chenin Blanc |
| Pasta | Reds |
| Pork | Merlot, Zinfandel, Beaujolais, Dolcetto |
| Turkey | Beaujolais, Zinfandel, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir |
| Veal | Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Blanc, Barolo, Brunello, Chianti, Syrah |
| Vegetarian | Any of the above |
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Matching Wine & Appetizers |
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| Salty & Creamy | Light-to-medium bodied fruity whites or Champagne |
| Meaty & Creamy | Medium-bodied fruity reds with soft tannins |
| Sweet & Spicy | Fruity, dry whites |
| Smoky & Tangy | Light-to-medium bodied reds |
| Sweet & Pungent | Young, light-bodied fruity rose, whites or reds |
| Salty & Crunchy | Crisp, dry sparkling wines |
| Spicy & Creamy | Sharp, young, light-to-medium bodied fruity whites or reds |
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Drinks After Dinner |
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| Apricot brandy | Sweet brandy flavored with apricots |
| Baileys Original Irish Cream | A blend of Irish cream, fine spirits and Irish whiskey |
| Benedictine | Named
after the French monastery where it originated. A liqueur, brandy-based, flavored with herbs |
| Chartreuse | A sweet green or yellow liqueur made by Carthusian monks |
| Cointreau | A brand of orange-flavored liqueur |
| Crème De Menthe | Mint liqueur |
| Drambuie | A Scotch-based liqueur |
| Grand Marnier | Orange liqueur |
| Southern Comfort | Based on bourbon whiskey and flavored with orange and peach |
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