ACIDIC,
TART FOODS
(Requires High Acid Wine) |
Whites:
Riesling
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Reds:
Cabernet Franc
Pinot Noir
Merlot
|
BITTER
FOODS
(Requires light whites or
reds with medium
acidity) |
Whites:
Pinot Grigio
Chardonnay
Reds:
Cabernet Franc
Gamay Noir
Pinot Noir
|
RICH/FATTY
FOODS
(Requires acidic or oaky whites;
tannic, full-bodied reds) |
Whites:
Chardonnay Reserve
Riesling
Viognier
Reds:
Bordeaux red or Meritage
Cabernet Franc
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
|
SALTY
OR SMOKED
(Requires slightly sweet whites
or light fruity
reds) |
Whites:
Riesling
Late harvest Riesling
Rose
Reds:
Gamay Noir
Pinot Noir
Cabernet Franc
|
SPICY/HOT
FOODS
(Requires slightly sweet whites
or low tannin
and/or fruity reds) |
Whites:
Riesling
Late harvest Riesling
Cabernet Franc
Vidal
Rose
Dry Whites:
Pinot Blanc
Riesling
Pinot Grigio
Viognier
Reds:
Pinot Noir
Gamay Noir
Pinot Noir
Merlot
Zweigelt
Cabernet Franc
|
| SWEET
FOODS |
With slightly sweet savory foods… slightly sweet wines:
Riesling
Late harvest Riesling
Cabernet Franc
Vidal
Rose
With desserts… very sweet wines:
Icewines:
Vidal
Riesling
Cabernet Franc
Sparkling
|
