The flavours in the wine should not overpower those in the food
| STYLE OF WINE | FOOD MATCHES |
| Very dry, delicate subtle whites Frascati, Muscadet, Pinot Grigio, Suave | Light salads, green salads, mussels, prawns,trout, fish based pasta sauces, chives, coriander, parsley, mild cheese |
| Dry Herbaceous or aromatic whites Sauvignon Blanc, dry Chenin Blanc, Reisling | Asparagus, avocado, olives, spinach, shellfish, white fish, smoked fish, fish sauces, chicken, pork, veal, chives, coriander, dill, ginger, lime, parsley, Thai dishes, light Indian dishes, goats cheese |
| Juicy, fruit whites New World Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Semillion, Viognier | Root vegetables, seafood, bbq, salmon, fish based sauce, creamy sauces, pesto, chicken , pork, turkey, veal, duck, basil, coriander, garlic, ginger, parsley, Thai, Chinese, light Indian dishes, brie, mozzarella, mature cheddar |
| Full flavoured nutty oaked whites Burgundy, Australian, Californian, South African Chardonnay | Tomatoes, crab, lobster, monkfish, swordfish, tuna, paella, salmon, smoked fish, butter and creamy sauces, pesto, roast chicken, duck, ham, pork, turkey, basil, chives, cinnamon, coriander, garlic, ginger, parsley, tarragon, coconut, mozzarella, smoked cheese |
| Light reds Beaujolais, light Vin de Pays/ Chianti/ Vapolicella | Grilled & roasted vegtables, salami, ham, olives, smoked meats, cod, salmon, tuna, tomato sauces, pork, roast chicken, turkey, basil, coriander, garlic, nutmeg, Italian & Spanish dishes, cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan |
| Juicy medium, fruity reds- Pinot Noir, Chilean Merlot, Chianti, Grenache, Rioja Crianza | Roast vegatables, salmon, ham, smoked meats, mushrooms, tuna, salmon, tomato sauces, lasagne, chicken, duck, turkey, beef, sausages, basil chives, coriander, garlic, mint, nutmeg, quite hot Indian dishes, Italian & Spanish dishes, goats cheese, creamy blue cheese, mature cheddar, parmesan |
| Spicy, peppery, warming reds Shiraz, Rhone Reds, Barbera, Zinfandel, light Malbec | Spicy, peppery, warming reds Shiraz, Rhone Reds, Barbera, Zinfandel, light Malbec |
| Oaked, intense concentrated red Bordeaux, New World Cabernet Sauvignon, Barolo, intense Shiraz & Malbecs, top Rioja | Creamy sauces, cheese sauces, bbq’d/ grilled/ roasted meats, duck, beef, lamb, black pepper, chives, garlic, mint, nutmeg, rosemary, thyme, brie, edam, parmesan, chaume, red Leicester |
| Rose | Very versatile with different foods, works well with dressed salads, full flavoured fish & chicken dishes with fruit based sauces |
| Champagne & Sparkling Wine | With salty snacks will give you customers an appetite. Shellfish & seafood. |
