Pairing By Food Type

Wait Hot Wings and Wine? Not beer? Deep fried chicken wings tossed in a slightly sweet, spicy, sticky sauce. Yum! Now most would pick up a beer to go with this particular dish. But how about some wine? Unconventional, but … Read More

Haddock has a mildly sweet taste, without an overpowering fishy flavor with low levels of oiliness, lean white flesh and medium flakes; the texture is firm but tender after cooking; in comparison to Cod, Haddock has finer flakes and a … Read More

Gumbo is a super strong flavored soup/stew containing a random mix of ingredients such as alligator, duck, chicken, vegetables, sausage and seafood, which is served over a bed of rice which is famously from the state of Louisiana.  Wine Characteristics … Read More

Gorgonzola cheese hails from northern Italy, in the regions of Piedmont and Lombardy. Often referred to as a blue cheese due to its distinctive blue-green marbling, Gorgonzola is typically soft and crumbly in texture, and depending on its age, has … Read More

Goose goes really well with a variety of wines. Goose can be served with grilled sweet potatoes or even herbed carrots or creamed vegetables. There are many red and white varietals that will complement this meat very well.   We … Read More

Flounder is a versatile fish that can be cooked in many ways; it falls in a group of species of flatfish known for their flaky flesh, it has mild, slightly sweet flavor with a non fishy, delicate taste. It can … Read More

A nice big juicy steak, with a glass of cabernet? Perfection. Flat iron steaks are cuts of steak from the shoulder of the animal, generally referring to that of a cow. A flavorful, well-marbled and tender cut of meat, and … Read More

Fish Tacos are a favorite, originating from Baja California, Mexico along the Pacific coastline where you can find tiny stalls and street vendors selling their fish tacos for cheap! Now it is on most dinner tables throughout the week. A … Read More

Enchiladas are a Mexican dish consisting of a corn tortilla rolled around a filling and covered with a spicy savory sauce. There are many different takes on the enchiladas but it typically consists of meats, vegetables, beans, cheese, salsa, tortilla … Read More

Elk is a great meaty steak to pair with a variety of wines. The meat can be slow-cooked and served with gravy or paired with a side salad, rye bread, or grilled vegetables. The best part is that you have … Read More