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A Guide to Pairing Food & Wine

Sparkling

Cayuga – Chardonnay – Moscato – Pinot Noir – Serval Blanc – Vidal Blanc


  • Vegetable Dishes. Salad, Primavera, Frittata, Gazpacho, Stir fry.
  • Salty Foods. Seafood, Charcuterie, Olives, Fries.
  • Spicy Cuisine. Curry, Chili, Fajitas.
  • Sweets. Chocolate, Cakes, Pies, Fruit.

Dry White

Albariño – Dry Riesling – Grüner Veltliner – Pinot Grigio/Gris – Seyval Blanc – Sauvignon Blanc – Traminette – Vidal Blanc


  • Vegetable Dishes. Salad, Primavera, Frittata, Gazpacho, Stir fry.
  • Salty Foods. Seafood, Charcuterie, Olives, Fries.
  • Roasted Dishes. Chicken, Salmon, Pork Tenderloin, Eggplant Parmesan.

Sweet White

Cayuga – Delaware – Gerwürztraminer – Moscato – Niagara – Riesling – Vignoles


  • Spicy Cuisine. Curry, Chili, Fajitas.
  • Sweets. Chocolate, Cakes, Pies, Fruit.

Rich White

Chardonnay – Vignoles


  • Buttery Dishes. Scampi, Alfredo, Quiche, Popcorn.
  • Creamy Dishes. White Pizza, Risotto, Soft Cheeses.

Rosé

Cabernet Franc – Catawba – Chambourcin – Chancellor – Delaware – Steuben – White Merlot


  • Vegetable Dishes. Salad, Primavera, Frittata, Gazpacho, Stir fry.
  • Salty Foods. Seafood, Charcuterie, Olives, Fries.
  • Rich Foods. Aged Cheeses, Barbecue, Stews, Lasagna.

Light Red

Baco Noir – Lemberger – Marechal Foch – Marquette – Petit Verdot – Pinot Noir – Steuben


  • Buttery Dishes. Scampi, Alfredo, Quiche, Popcorn.
  • Roasted Dishes. Chicken, Salmon, Pork Tenderloin, Eggplant Parmesan.

Medium Red

Cabernet Franc – Chancellor – Concord – Lemberger – Marechal Foch – Merlot – Pinot Noir


  • Buttery Dishes. Scampi, Alfredo, Quiche, Popcorn.
  • Creamy Dishes. White Pizza, Risotto, Soft Cheeses.
  • Savory Dishes. Sausage, Flank Steak, Lamb, Burgers.

Bold Red

Cabernet Sauvignon – Carmine – Chambourcin – Merlot – Noiret – Saperavi – Syrah – Teroldego


  • Rich Foods. Aged Cheeses, Barbecue, Stews, Lasagna.
  • Savory Dishes. Sausage, Flank Steak, Lamb, Burgers.

Dessert

Ice Wine – Port – Sherry


  • Sweets. Chocolate, Cakes, Pies, Fruit.