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A Lazy Person's Guide To Pairing Food And Wine

Think of BBQ and Syrah as a match made in heaven. Whether you're eating a classic hamburger, or a smokey, juicy burger topped with mushrooms and bacon, Syrah—with its hints of pepper, spice and tobacco—is the perfect complement.
Try: [Estezargues Rive Droite Rive Gauche Côtes Du Rhône 2015](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/estezargues/wines/rive-droite-rive-gauche-vendanges-cotes-du-rhone-2015) ($10) or [Château De Saint Cosme Saint Cosme Côtes Du Rhône 2015](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/saint-cosme/wines/cotes-du-rhone-2015) ($16).

Syrah

Depending on the gaminess of the bird, you can pair poultry with a variety of red or white wines. But when in doubt, a bottle of high-acid, floral and delicate Gamay from Beaujolais, France is a safe bet. Especially when it comes to a simple roast chicken, you can't beat this combo.
Try: [Domaine du Clos du Fief La Roche 2015](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/michel-tete/wines/beaujolais-villages-domaine-du-clos-fief-la-roche-9999) ($17) or [Georges Duboeuf Beaujolais-Villages 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/georges-duboeuf/wines/beaujolais-villages-2014) ($13).

Gamay

PSA: Riesling is not just a dessert wine! An aromatic, full-bodied dry or off-dry Riesling is one of the few wines that can stand up against the spicy, intense flavor of curry. In fact, think of it as a great complement to most Indian and Asian cuisine.
Try: [Schlosskellerei Gobelsburg Kamptal Riesling 2015](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/schloss-gobelsburg/wines/domaene-2015) ($21) or [Ravines Dry Riesling 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/ravines/wines/8290639-finger-lakes-dry-riesling-2014) ($18).

Riesling

Think of your typical Chinese takeout like lo mein, peking duck, or General Tso's Chicken. It's often a mix of spicy, sweet, and fatty. The ideal wine will be high in acid with a little bit of sweetness... aka a crisp Chenin Blanc. Look for a bottle from the Loire Valley in France or South Africa.
Try: [Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2016](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/ken-forrester/wines/old-vine-reserve-chenin-blanc-2016) ($15) or [Guilloterie Élégance Saumur 2015](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/guilloterie/wines/elegance-saumur-2015) ($19).

Chenin Blanc

You might think fish should be paired with white wine, but salmon and Pinot Noir is a perfect combo. The tender, rich fish goes perfectly with a red wine that's acidic, bright and rich in red fruit.
Try: [Mud House Pinot Noir 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/mud-house/wines/central-otago-pinot-noir-2014-1) ($15) or [Kings Ridge Pinot Noir 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/kings-ridge/wines/willamette-valley-grown-pinot-noir-9999) ($19).

Pinot Noir

Mexican food is packed with spices like chili pepper and jalapeño. Whether you're eating lightly grilled fish tacos marinated in lime juice or fatty carnitas, a high acid, refreshing white wine with tons of zesty citrus like Spanish Albariño will cut the spice and complement all the flavors.
Try: [Viña Zaco Rías Baixas Albariño 2015](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/es-zaco/wines/albarino-rias-baixas-2015) ($15) or [Martin Codax Rías Baixas Albariño Organistrum 2013](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/martin-codax/wines/organistrum-albarino-2013) ($16).

Albariño

Think of a gooey, grilled cheese sandwich: Two buttery slices of white bread stuffed with rich American or sharp Cheddar. A fruity glass of Zinfandel, a big wine bursting with flavors of jammy raspberries, black cherries, and blueberries is the ideal match for this hearty sandwich.
Try: [Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/klinker-brick-winery/wines/old-vine-zinfandel-2014) ($19) or [Artezin Zinfandel 2013](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/artezin/wines/california-zinfandel-2013) ($17).

Zinfandel

When you're indulging in rich, buttery lobster, go for a wine that's just as luscious. Think: perfectly chilled Chardonnay. A bottle of Napa Valley Chardonnay will tend to be on the richer side, where as a bottle from Burgundy will be more citrusy and acidic.
Try: [Foxglove Central Coast Chardonnay 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/foxglove/wines/central-coast-chardonnay-2014) ($15) or [Château Guiraud Le G De Guiraud Bordeaux Blanc Sec 2013](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/chateau-guiraud/wines/le-g-de-bordeaux-blanc-sec-2013) ($17).

Chardonnay

Lambrusco, a refreshing, sparkling red wine from Italy, is the perfect drink to enjoy with pizza. You can find this wine in a variety of styles. A dry and earthy Lambrusco will pair best with a mushroom pizza, while a sweeter, fruitier style wine is a perfect mix for a a spicy soppressata pie.
Try: [Cavicchioli Vigna Del Cristo 2015](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/cavicchioli/wines/vigna-del-cristo-2015) ($15) or [Lambrusco "Vecchia Modena" Cleto Chiarli 2016](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/it-cleto-chiarli/wines/e-figli-vecchia-modena-premium-2016) ($15).

Lambrusco

If you're eating paella (or really any rice dish) open a bottle of Rioja. This Spanish wine has structure and body with plenty of bright red fruit. Look for a bottle labeled "Rioja Crianza," which is a young, easy-drinking wine.
Try: [Campo Viejo Rioja Reserva 2010](Campo%20Viejo%20Rioja%20Reserva%202010) ($16) or [Ramón Bilbao Tempranillo Rioja Crianza 2011](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/ramon-bilbao/wines/rioja-crianza-tempranillo-2011) ($16).

Rioja

There are few things in the world that go better together than a glass of full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon and a meaty grilled steak. This savory wine, full of black pepper and tobacco notes, perfectly complement a fatty texture and umami flavor of steak.
Try: [Hess Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2011](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/hess-select/wines/2540995-cabernet-sauvignon-2011) ($15) or [Montes Classic Series Cabernet Sauvignon 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/montes/wines/classic-series-cabernet-sauvignon-2014) ($10).

Cabernet Sauvignon

Since hearty roasted vegetables such as a grilled cauliflower steak or eggplant are often a substitute for meat, they go great with a silky Merlot. An easy drink with medium acidity and body, it won't overpower the veggies.
Try: [Sebastiani Sonoma County Merlot 2008](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/sebastiani-vineyards/wines/sonoma-county-merlot-2008) ($15) or [Columbia Crest Grand Estates Merlot](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/columbia-crest/wines/grand-estates-merlot-8888) ($12).

Merlot

A fruit-forward red wine like Grenache is the best drink to enhance the flavor and meatiness of BBQ or spice-rubbed ribs. Rich and fruity Grenache also cuts the smokiness. Whereas Grenache from California or Spain will be the fruitiest, a bottle from the southern Rhône will taste more earthy.
Try: [Magellan Vin De Pays De I' Herault 2011](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/domaine-magellan/wines/vin-de-pays-de-i-herault-2011) ($18) or [San Alejandro Las Rocas Garnacha Calatayud 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/bodegas-san-alejandro/wines/las-rocas-calatayud-garnacha-2014) ($12).

Grenache

It's only natural that spaghetti and red sauce should be paired with one of the most famous varietals from Italy. Sangiovese is the grape used to make popular Italian wines such as Chianti, Montepulciano, and Brunello di Montalcino. This wine is tart and medium bodied, which cuts a heavy, acidic tomato sauce.
Try: [Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico 2013](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/borgo-scopeto/wines/chianti-classico-2013) ($15) or [La Mozza I Perazzi Sangiovese 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/la-mozza/wines/sangiovese-i-perazzi-2014) ($18).

Sangiovese

Sushi has lots of complext flavors like wasabi, soy sauce and ginger, so you'll want a crisp white wine with lots of minerality. Think: Muscadet. This white wine from France's Loire Valley is slightly salty and light so that it enhances the delicate flavor of raw fish without overpowering it.
Try: [André-Michel Brégeon Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine Sur Lie 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/andre-michel-bregeon/wines/muscadet-sevre-et-maine-sur-lie-2014) ($18) or [Pépière Muscadet-Sevre Et Maine Sur Lie 2015](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/fr-la-pepiere/wines/sur-lie-muscadet-sevre-et-maine-2015) ($15).

Muscadet

PSA: Eggs are not just a breakfast food (although enjoying a glass of Prosecco with your morning scramble is no crime). If you're making baked eggs with goat cheese or a veggie-packed frittata, pair it with a glass of sparkling wine like Spanish Cava or Crémant.
Try: [Codorníu Anna Brut Reserva](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/codorniu/wines/cava-sparkling-reserva-anna-de-codorniu-8888) ($12) or [Lucien Albrecht Cremant D'alsace Brut](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/lucien-albrecht/wines/cremant-d-alsace-brut-9999) ($19).

Sparkling Wine

Whether you're eating a lean, flakey white fish like Branzino or a meatier one like Monkfish, Sauvignon Blanc is a universal pairing. If you like your wine zesty and slightly salty, look for a Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre, France. A bottle from California will generally be a bit more full-bodied with notes of tropical fruit.
Try: [Fournier Pere & Fils Sauvignon Blanc 2012](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/fournier-pere-and-fils-sas/wines/vin-de-pays-du-val-de-loire-sauvignon-2012) ($15) or [Domaine De La Villaudière Sancerre 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/fr-domaine-de-la-villaudiere/wines/la-villandiere-sancerre-2014) ($20).

Sauvignon Blanc

The Italian grape Nebbiolo is used to make Barolo and Barbaresco, two full-bodied, gripping wines. Both are smooth as silk, with flavors or oregano, balsamic and roses. It's the perfect complement for simple grilled lamb chops with rosemary and thyme.
Try: [Mauro Sebaste Parigi Nebbiolo D'alba 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/mauro-sebaste-enologo/wines/parigi-nebbiolo-d-alba-2014) ($20) or [Produttori Del Barbaresco Nebbiolo Langhe 2014](https://www.vivino.com/wineries/produttori-del-barbaresco/wines/1663878-langhe-nebbiolo-9999) ($22).

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