If done properly, pairing wine with meat will improve the overall savor of your meal. Here are some of the most favored types of wine and how you can pair them with meats for your family.
Red Meat
Red wines are perfect with red meat but require proper planning to prepare them. For grilled steak, choose a red wine with a depth of smoky oat and fruit flavor to oppose the taste of a fatty steak. The best wines to go for grilled steak are Red Zinfandel, Priorat, and Spanish Rioja. Roast meat can also work with light red wines.
Chicken & Turkey
Chicken and turkey dishes can be paired with both white and red wines allowing you to select more options. When considering white wines, match the strength of the wine with the dish. Although white wines can work well with chicken and turkey, darker meats are also a perfect match with light and medium red wines. When you serve a chicken or turkey teriyaki dish, pair it with Schiava. There are people who love Zinfandel with turkey so they are best served on Thanksgiving Day. Other types of white meat are also good for a classic pairing.
Pork
When serving pork, prepare the dish correctly to be able to find the best wine match. Spicy pork is good for a semi-sweet wine with a touch of fruit and citrus flavor. It is also good for barbeque dishes. For pork tenderloin, you can never go wrong with Zinfandel. For pork with herbs, try the Chardonnay which compliments the taste.
Keep In Mind
It’s easier to select a wine depending on the dish than to cook it with the wine. It’s best to finalize first the food menu before purchasing a bottle of wine as this will help you come up with the best choices and find the perfect wine to complement the meal. Just remember that red wines are suitable for red meats while white wines can be good for chicken. Do not let the wine overpower the tastes of your meal. We encourage you to contact us if you have any questions about wine selection.