Red Wine Food Pairing Merlot Food Pairing Merlot is one of the easiest red wines to pair with food because it is usually softer, rounder, and less tannic than Cabernet Sauvignon. It can still handle hearty meals, but it does … Read More
Red Wine Food Pairing Syrah Food Pairing Syrah is a bold, savory red wine that works best with food that has real flavor behind it. I usually think of Syrah when the meal has grilled meat, barbecue, lamb, pepper, smoke, … Read More
Red Wine Food Pairing Cabernet Franc Food Pairing Cabernet Franc is one of the most useful red wines for food pairing because it sits in a very friendly middle ground. It has more freshness, herbs, pepper, and acidity than many … Read More
Red Wine Food Pairing Cabernet Sauvignon is one of my favorite wines to open when dinner has big flavor. It works best with foods that can stand up to its body, tannins, dark fruit, and structure — especially rich meats, … Read More
Wine Pairing Guide Tempranillo Food Pairing Tempranillo is one of the best red wines for Spanish food, grilled meats, lamb, pork, tapas, tomato-based dishes, roasted vegetables, and aged cheeses. It usually has red cherry, plum, dried herbs, tobacco, leather, vanilla, … Read More
Wine Pairing Guide Malbec Food Pairing Malbec is one of the easiest red wines to pair with bold, savory food because it usually has dark fruit, moderate tannins, smooth texture, and enough body to stand up to grilled meats, burgers, … Read More
Wine Pairing Guide Zinfandel Food Pairing Zinfandel is one of the best red wines for bold, smoky, spicy, saucy, and grilled foods. It has ripe berry fruit, peppery spice, moderate to firm tannins, and enough body to stand up to … Read More