Have no idea what to wine goes with what? Wine tastes completely different by itself, but when you take a bit of something, the taste of your wine will change dramatically depending on what you’re eating. This is because wines are like spices. Some spices only go with certain foods.
Many people will say that any red wine will go with any red meat and any white wine goes good with any poultry and fish, and deserts go good with desert wine. This has truth to it, but isn’t that too broad? In a way it is, so I will illustrate a step further.
Cheeses – If you love cheese, proper wine pairing will enhance the flavor of both the cheese and
your wine. As a general rule, a light wine goes well with a light flavored cheese. A more robust flavored wine will go well with the sharper cheeses. For example, a glass of Merlot will go with Brie cheese. Sharp Cheddar goes with a Cabernet or Sauvignon Blanc. Gouda will go with a Riesling or with Champagne. Monterey Jack also goes well with Riesling. There are so many different types of cheeses in the world, so I won’t go on listing them all. That would take me forever.
your wine. As a general rule, a light wine goes well with a light flavored cheese. A more robust flavored wine will go well with the sharper cheeses. For example, a glass of Merlot will go with Brie cheese. Sharp Cheddar goes with a Cabernet or Sauvignon Blanc. Gouda will go with a Riesling or with Champagne. Monterey Jack also goes well with Riesling. There are so many different types of cheeses in the world, so I won’t go on listing them all. That would take me forever.Red Meat – If you like a fine grilled steak, then try these combinations, 
because red meat is not universally combined with just any red wine. The seasoning and how the steak is cooked can change the flavors. For instance, with a medium to medium-well prepared steak, have a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, or Merlot. If like your steak rare, eat it with a glass of Chianti. Since Filet Mignon is a tender meat and usually prepared medium, a Riesling may be the perfect wine for you. For a well seasoned or black peppered steak, drink it with a glass of Shiraz, Petite Sarah, or Mouvedre. Lamb and Veil is best with Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir goes great with almost any meat including hamburgers.
because red meat is not universally combined with just any red wine. The seasoning and how the steak is cooked can change the flavors. For instance, with a medium to medium-well prepared steak, have a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, or Merlot. If like your steak rare, eat it with a glass of Chianti. Since Filet Mignon is a tender meat and usually prepared medium, a Riesling may be the perfect wine for you. For a well seasoned or black peppered steak, drink it with a glass of Shiraz, Petite Sarah, or Mouvedre. Lamb and Veil is best with Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir goes great with almost any meat including hamburgers.Poultry, Pork, and Seafood – 
Typically White wines go with chicken, pork, and fish, because white wines are typically dry and so are poultry, pork, and fish, depending on how it’s prepared. Grilled salmon is usually marinated and seasoned with lemon and peppers goes well with Gewurztraminer (ga-VERTZ-trah-mee-ner). Sauvigon Blanc and Chenin Blanc both have a tangy and zesty flavors and pairs well with almost any seafood, pork, or poultry dish. Many generally prefer Chardonnay with poultry and fish over all other wines because of its “buttery” flavor.
Typically White wines go with chicken, pork, and fish, because white wines are typically dry and so are poultry, pork, and fish, depending on how it’s prepared. Grilled salmon is usually marinated and seasoned with lemon and peppers goes well with Gewurztraminer (ga-VERTZ-trah-mee-ner). Sauvigon Blanc and Chenin Blanc both have a tangy and zesty flavors and pairs well with almost any seafood, pork, or poultry dish. Many generally prefer Chardonnay with poultry and fish over all other wines because of its “buttery” flavor.Pizza – Many people scoff to the idea of drinking wine with pizza in America, because we’ve 
adopted this notion that beer is best, but wine is traditionally common with pizza especially in Italy. For wine to measure up to the heavy flavor of tomato sauce, it requires a bold red wine like, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caberenet Franc, Chianti, or Merlot.
adopted this notion that beer is best, but wine is traditionally common with pizza especially in Italy. For wine to measure up to the heavy flavor of tomato sauce, it requires a bold red wine like, Cabernet Sauvignon, Caberenet Franc, Chianti, or Merlot.Asian Food – Most Asian foods are commonly sweet, with mixtures of rich and spicy flavors and so, matching wines with these kinds of foods was a challenge. For a wine to be enjoyed with many Asian dishes, a high acidic, low tannin wine is favorable. Wines like Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Rieslings, and Gewurztraminers (there’s that word again) go great with Asian dishes.
Fancy a curry? - If you enjoy dishes like Tandoori Chicken, Tikka Masala, and other British and Indian curry dishes, try a glass of Cabernet Shiraz blended wine or a glass of Zinfandel. The reason these two wines go well with curry, is curry is very spicy and tends to dull the taste buds, so you need a robust flavored wine to counter that effect. Surprisingly, sake is a favored drink to go well with curry dishes. Who would have thought of that? Wine for Vegetarians – More and more people are vegetarians and many people are drinking 
wine by trial and error to match with the food that they eat. Let me give you a few tips. While Chardonnay may seem to go good with anything that doesn’t include red meat, there are certain vegetables that can actually spoil the taste of your food and drink. For instance, artichokes are high in phosphorus, so it actually ruins the wine. To remedy this, you will need a wine that is low in alcohol and high in acidity, like a Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Reislings, and perhaps a Pinot Noir. With most vegetarian dishes, stay away from robust and high alcohol content wines, wines like many Zinfandel, Chardonnays, Cabernets, Syrahs, and Merlots, unless you don’t mind heartburn and you have taste buds like an ox.
wine by trial and error to match with the food that they eat. Let me give you a few tips. While Chardonnay may seem to go good with anything that doesn’t include red meat, there are certain vegetables that can actually spoil the taste of your food and drink. For instance, artichokes are high in phosphorus, so it actually ruins the wine. To remedy this, you will need a wine that is low in alcohol and high in acidity, like a Pinot Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Reislings, and perhaps a Pinot Noir. With most vegetarian dishes, stay away from robust and high alcohol content wines, wines like many Zinfandel, Chardonnays, Cabernets, Syrahs, and Merlots, unless you don’t mind heartburn and you have taste buds like an ox.What ever you fancy, there is a wine that will match with your meal. Play around and experiment if you like. You may like something different than what is recommended above.
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