Wine then foodpublication date: 10 dec 04

I am indebted to Jon Hicke of Canada for having transposed my 'food + wine'

recommended pairings into this 'wine, then food' listing.

grape variety

AssyrtikoGreek salad

AlabariñoClams

Sardines, grilled

Cabernet, ItalianMeatballs

Cabernet, ChileanRibs

Salsa (as dominant flavour)

Cabernet, ItalianVeal chop

Cabernet, Western Australian or Chilean

Quail

Cabernet, WashingtonMeatloaf

Cabernet, youngLentils and other pulses

Tartare, meat

Cabernet, Californian, Australian or Chilean

Pork

Cabernet, young, especially Franc

Pâté, meat

Cabernet FrancMeat carpaccio

country and region

FRANCEAlsace, whiteChinese foodHam, smoked

Thai food

AnjouAnjou, blancTerrine, fish

BarsacBlue cheeseGorgonzolaRoquefort

BandolDaube provençale

Salt cod

Beaujolais Ham, smoked

Pâté, meat

Beaujolais, chilledFish curry

Beaujolais, NouveauTartare, fish

Beaujolais-VillagesTerrine, meat

BourgueilCarpaccio, meat

Duck, crispy with pancakesPâté, meat

Beaune, red

Cabernet SauvignonRoast beef

Cabernet Sauvignon, youngSteak

ChardonnayCrayfish

Chicken, roastFish and chips

PizzaQuesadillas

SalmonSweet and sour (as dominant

flavour)

Chardonnay, AustralianStir fry (typical)

Chardonnay, esp. Californian or AustralianCaesar salad

Chicken Caesar

Chardonnay, Californian, fineLangoustines

Chardonnay, New ZealandMussels

Prawns, raw

GewürztraminerGewürztraminer, Alsace

Foie gras, pâté

GrenacheChicken pie

GarnachaCurry, mild

Malbec

Malbec, ArgentineOsso buco/oxtail, braised

RibsSalsa (as dominant flavour)

Cheese souffléGuinea fowl

Bordeaux, red, as grand as possible

Lamb, roast

Bordeaux, red, youngTartare, meat

Bordeaux, dry whiteChicken livers

Tarragon chicken

BrouillyFish curry

Burgundy, red, eg, PommardBeef bourguignon

Terrine, meat

Burgundy/Bourgogne, red, chilled, young

Lobster

Burgundy, red, villagedim sum, deep/pan fried

ChablisCarpaccio, fish

CevicheOystersScallops

Terrine, fish

ChampagneSushi

Champagne, preferably Blanc de BlancsCaviar

Kippers, believe it or not

Champagne, old Blanc de BlancsTruffles

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, redDaube provençale

Venison

Malbec, ChileanRibs

MerlotHamburgerMeatballs

Meatloaf PizzaQuesadillas

SausageMerlot, simpleMacaroni cheese

Merlot, youngTerrine, meat

Merlot, ItalianMeatballs

Veal escalope

Moscato SpumantePavlova

MuscadetFish carpaccio

GorgonzolaOysters

MuscatBlue cheeseRoquefort

NegroamaroBalti

Pinot BlancChicken Caesar

Sashimi

Pinot GrigioChicken Kiev

Pesto (as strongest flavour)Risotto

Salsa verde/sauce verte (as dominant flavour)

Pinot GrisMussels

Noodles, spicy

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, whiteBouillabaisse

ChinonCarpaccio, meat

Duck, crispy with pancakesPâté, meat

CondrieuShark’s fin soup, Cantonese

CorbièresChickpea stew

Costières de NîmesVegetables, roast/grilled

Côte RôtieLamb shanks

Truffles

Coteaux du LanguedocCouscous

Vegetables, roast/grilled

Coteaux du LayonCrumbleFruit tart

Côtes-du-RhôneChicken pie

Mushrooms, bakedRabbit

Thai green curry

FaugèresCouscous

FitouChickpea stew

FleurieGuinea fowl

Shark’s fin soup, Chiu Chow

Gevrey-ChambertinGameGrouse

Pinot Gris, Alsacedim sum, Cantonese steamed

Pinot Gris, OregonPrawns, raw

Pinot NoirLiver, calves'

Tuna

Pinot Noir, CalifornianBarbecued chicken

Turkey and trimmings

Pinot Noir, New Zealand or Oregon

Roast chickenSalmon

Turkey and trimmings

PinotageMushrooms, baked

PigeonSatay

PrimitivoPrimitivo, Italian

Balti

RieslingHam, raw (eg, prosciutto)

Riesling, dryFish, steamed whole Chinese

style

Riesling, AlsatianHerring, sweet cured

Onion tartSalmon, smoked

Sashimi

Riesling, AustralianChinese food

Herring, sweet curedNoodles, spicy

Salmon, smokedSushi

Thai food

GigondasToasted cheese

Ham, bakedRabbit

Graves, redRoast beef

Graves, white, dryChicken livers

Duck, roastTarragon chicken

HermitageLamb shanks

JurançonFruit tart

LanguedocPrawns with garlic

Languedoc, redThai green curry

LiracRabbit

Mâcon VillagesCrab

Mâcon Villages, whiteVegetable curry

Vichysoisse

MadiranDuck, roastGoose, roast

MédocBeef, roastDuck, roast

MeursaultCrayfish

LangoustinesLobster

Riesling, AustrianEel, smoked

Riesling, German, Mosel Saar Ruwer, KabinettSquid, salt and pepper

Riesling, German, Rheingau, Spätlese

Curry, dry (non sauced)

Riesling, German, PfalzOnion tart

Riesling, New ZealandSushi

SangioveseBruschetta

Macaroni cheesePasta

Peppers, roastSalami

Spaghetti

Sauvignon BlancCeviche

Curry, hotPâté, fish

Sauvignon Blanc, oaked or fumé

Salsa verde/sauce verte (as dominant flavour)

Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

AsparagusMezze

Tartare, fish

Sauvignon, South AfricanScallops

SemillonFishcakes

Lemon-flavoured main course

MinervoisPeppers, roast

MonbazillacFoie gras, sautéed

MontrachetLobster

MorgonRoast chicken

Moulin-à-VentRoast chickenGuinea fowl

Nuits-St-GeorgesGameGrouse

PauillacDuck, roast

Steak

PomerolKidneys, veal

PommardTurkey and trimmings

Pouilly FuisséCrab

Salmon

Pouilly-FuméGoat's cheese

Pâté, fish

Rhône, pink, SouthernTuna

Rhône, whiteHam and melon

Rosé de ProvenceAïoli

Prawns with garlic

Roussillon

Semillon, AustralianTerrine, vegetable

ShirazHam, baked

Sausage

Shiraz, basicCurry, mild

Shiraz, youngPot roast

Shiraz, AustralianToasted cheese

SyrahLamb shanks

TempranilloChorizo

Torrontes, ArgentineSalsa (as dominant flavour)

ViognierHam and melon

ZinfandelCurry, mildHamburger

MeatloafOsso buco/oxtail, braised

Pot roastSausage

Satay

Chickpea stew

Rousillon, redTagine

SantenayCheese soufflé

SalmonSavigny

Cheese souffléSalmon

SaumurSaumur, blancTerrine, fish

SauternesBlue cheese

Foie gras, sautéedGorgonzolaRoquefort

SancerreGoat's cheese

Pâté, fish

St-ChinianPeppers, roast

St-EstèpheSteak

St-EmilionCheddar cheeseKidneys, veal

St-VéranVichysoisse

Sauvignon de TouraineTartare, fish

VacqueyrasHam, baked

VolnayTurkey and trimmings

Vouvray

Ham, raw (eg, prosciutto)

Vouvray, moelleuxAlmond tart

Summer pudding

ITALY

BarbarescoGame

Goose, roastGrouseTruffles

BarberaChicken, barbecued

Chicken, friedPasta, creamy

Lentils and other pulsesPasta

Peppers, roastRisottoSalami

Spaghetti

BaroloGame

Goose, roastGrouseSteak

Truffles

Brunello di MontalcinoSteak

ChiantiBruschettaLasagne

PastaRisotto

Spaghetti

DolcettoRoast chicken

PastaSpaghetti

Friuli, redTempura

MontepulcianoPeppers, roast

Rosso di Montalcino (how about a '99?)

Veal chop

SoaveChicken Kiev

Mozzarella and tomato salad

Umbria, redLasagne

ValpolicellaBruschetta

Chicken, friedPasta, creamyLiver, calves'

PastaSpaghetti

VerdicchioMozzarella and tomato salad

GERMANY

Fruity German whites (esp Pfalz)Charcuterie

German whitesThai food

SPAIN

AlentejoSalt cod

NavarraNavarra, red

Salt cod

Rías BaixasClams

Sardines, grilled

Ribera del DueroLamb chops

Steak

Rioja, redChorizo

RuedaEscabeche

Lamb chops

ToroChorizo

Sherry, Amontillado Cheddar cheese

Sherry, dark, preferably dryWalnuts

Sherry, dryConsommé

Sherry, fino Omelette/tortilla

Sherry, fino or manazillaEscabeche

Tapas

Sherry, OlorosoChorizo

Sherry, sweetTrifle

Sherry, very sweet, poured on to it

Ice cream

PORTUGAL

Portuguese redSquid

DãoToasted cheese

Mushrooms, baked

Douro red table wine

Duck, roastSteak

MadeiraConsommé

PortBlue cheeseGorgonzolaRoquefort

Stilton

AUSTRALIA

Rutherglen MuscatChocolate

GREECE

Greek, red, modernKebabs, meat

Squid

Greek, white, modernHummusMezze

Santorini, whiteGreek salad

ARGENTINA

Red, ArgentinePigeon

CHILE

Chile, redStir fry (typical)

LEBANON

Lebanon, redKebabs, meat

MOROCCO

Morocco, redTagine

WINE STYLES

Icewinesummer pudding

Late harvest white from California or Australian

Tarte tatin

grape variety

AssyrtikoGreek salad

AlabariñoClams

Sardines, grilled

Cabernet, ItalianMeatballs

Cabernet, ChileanRibs

Salsa (as dominant flavour)

Cabernet, ItalianVeal chop

Cabernet, Western Australian or Chilean

Quail

Cabernet, WashingtonMeatloaf

Cabernet, youngLentils and other pulses

Tartare, meat

Cabernet, Californian, Australian or Chilean

Pork

Cabernet, young, especially Franc

country and region

FRANCEAlsace, whiteChinese foodHam, smoked

Thai food

AnjouAnjou, blancTerrine, fish

BarsacBlue cheeseGorgonzolaRoquefort

BandolDaube provençale

Salt cod

Beaujolais Ham, smoked

Pâté, meat

Beaujolais, chilledFish curry

Beaujolais, NouveauTartare, fish

Beaujolais-VillagesTerrine, meat

BourgueilCarpaccio, meat

Pâté, meat

Cabernet FrancMeat carpaccio

Cabernet SauvignonRoast beef

Cabernet Sauvignon, youngSteak

ChardonnayCrayfish

Chicken, roastFish and chips

PizzaQuesadillas

SalmonSweet and sour (as dominant

flavour)

Chardonnay, AustralianStir fry (typical)

Chardonnay, esp. Californian or AustralianCaesar salad

Chicken Caesar

Chardonnay, Californian, fineLangoustines

Chardonnay, New ZealandMussels

Prawns, raw

GewürztraminerGewürztraminer, Alsace

Foie gras, pâté

GrenacheChicken pie

GarnachaCurry, mild

Malbec

Malbec, Argentine

Duck, crispy with pancakesPâté, meat

Beaune, redCheese soufflé

Guinea fowl

Bordeaux, red, as grand as possible

Lamb, roast

Bordeaux, red, youngTartare, meat

Bordeaux, dry whiteChicken livers

Tarragon chicken

BrouillyFish curry

Burgundy, red, eg, PommardBeef bourguignon

Terrine, meat

Burgundy/Bourgogne, red, chilled, young

Lobster

Burgundy, red, villagedim sum, deep/pan fried

ChablisCarpaccio, fish

CevicheOystersScallops

Terrine, fish

ChampagneSushi

Champagne, preferably Blanc de BlancsCaviar

Kippers, believe it or not

Champagne, old Blanc de BlancsTruffles

Osso buco/oxtail, braisedRibs

Salsa (as dominant flavour)

Malbec, ChileanRibs

MerlotHamburgerMeatballs

Meatloaf PizzaQuesadillas

SausageMerlot, simpleMacaroni cheese

Merlot, youngTerrine, meat

Merlot, ItalianMeatballs

Veal escalope

Moscato SpumantePavlova

MuscadetFish carpaccio

GorgonzolaOysters

MuscatBlue cheeseRoquefort

NegroamaroBalti

Pinot BlancChicken Caesar

Sashimi

Pinot GrigioChicken Kiev

Pesto (as strongest flavour)Risotto

Salsa verde/sauce verte (as dominant flavour)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, redDaube provençale

Venison

Châteauneuf-du-Pape, whiteBouillabaisse

ChinonCarpaccio, meat

Duck, crispy with pancakesPâté, meat

CondrieuShark’s fin soup, Cantonese

CorbièresChickpea stew

Costières de NîmesVegetables, roast/grilled

Côte RôtieLamb shanks

Truffles

Coteaux du LanguedocCouscous

Vegetables, roast/grilled

Coteaux du LayonCrumbleFruit tart

Côtes-du-RhôneChicken pie

Mushrooms, bakedRabbit

Thai green curry

FaugèresCouscous

FitouChickpea stew

FleurieGuinea fowl

Shark’s fin soup, Chiu Chow

Pinot GrisMussels

Noodles, spicy

Pinot Gris, Alsacedim sum, Cantonese steamed

Pinot Gris, OregonPrawns, raw

Pinot NoirLiver, calves'

Tuna

Pinot Noir, CalifornianBarbecued chicken

Turkey and trimmings

Pinot Noir, New Zealand or Oregon

Roast chickenSalmon

Turkey and trimmings

PinotageMushrooms, baked

PigeonSatay

PrimitivoPrimitivo, Italian

Balti

RieslingHam, raw (eg, prosciutto)

Riesling, dryFish, steamed whole Chinese

style

Riesling, AlsatianHerring, sweet cured

Onion tartSalmon, smoked

Sashimi

Riesling, AustralianChinese food

Herring, sweet cured

Gevrey-ChambertinGameGrouse

GigondasToasted cheese

Ham, bakedRabbit

Graves, redRoast beef

Graves, white, dryChicken livers

Duck, roastTarragon chicken

HermitageLamb shanks

JurançonFruit tart

LanguedocPrawns with garlic

Languedoc, redThai green curry

LiracRabbit

Mâcon VillagesCrab

Mâcon Villages, whiteVegetable curry

Vichysoisse

MadiranDuck, roastGoose, roast

MédocBeef, roastDuck, roast

Meursault

Noodles, spicySalmon, smoked

SushiThai food

Riesling, AustrianEel, smoked

Riesling, German, Mosel Saar Ruwer, KabinettSquid, salt and pepper

Riesling, German, Rheingau, Spätlese

Curry, dry (non sauced)

Riesling, German, PfalzOnion tart

Riesling, New ZealandSushi

SangioveseBruschetta

Macaroni cheesePasta

Peppers, roastSalami

Spaghetti

Sauvignon BlancCeviche

Curry, hotPâté, fish

Sauvignon Blanc, oaked or fumé

Salsa verde/sauce verte (as dominant flavour)

Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand

AsparagusMezze

Tartare, fish

Sauvignon, South AfricanScallops

CrayfishLangoustines

Lobster

MinervoisPeppers, roast

MonbazillacFoie gras, sautéed

MontrachetLobster

MorgonRoast chicken

Moulin-à-VentRoast chickenGuinea fowl

Nuits-St-GeorgesGameGrouse

PauillacDuck, roast

Steak

PomerolKidneys, veal

PommardTurkey and trimmings

Pouilly FuisséCrab

Salmon

Pouilly-FuméGoat's cheese

Pâté, fish

Rhône, pink, SouthernTuna

Rhône, whiteHam and melon

Rosé de Provence

SemillonFishcakes

Lemon-flavoured main course

Semillon, AustralianTerrine, vegetable

ShirazHam, baked

Sausage

Shiraz, basicCurry, mild

Shiraz, youngPot roast

Shiraz, AustralianToasted cheese

SyrahLamb shanks

TempranilloChorizo

Torrontes, ArgentineSalsa (as dominant flavour)

ViognierHam and melon

ZinfandelCurry, mildHamburger

MeatloafOsso buco/oxtail, braised

Pot roastSausage

Satay

AïoliPrawns with garlic

RoussillonChickpea stew

Rousillon, redTagine

SantenayCheese soufflé

SalmonSavigny

Cheese souffléSalmon

SaumurSaumur, blancTerrine, fish

SauternesBlue cheese

Foie gras, sautéedGorgonzolaRoquefort

SancerreGoat's cheese

Pâté, fish

St-ChinianPeppers, roast

St-EstèpheSteak

St-EmilionCheddar cheeseKidneys, veal

St-VéranVichysoisse

Sauvignon de TouraineTartare, fish

VacqueyrasHam, baked

VolnayTurkey and trimmings

VouvrayHam, raw (eg, prosciutto)

Vouvray, moelleuxAlmond tart

Summer pudding

ITALY

BarbarescoGame

Goose, roastGrouseTruffles

BarberaChicken, barbecued

Chicken, friedPasta, creamy

Lentils and other pulsesPasta

Peppers, roastRisottoSalami

Spaghetti

BaroloGame

Goose, roastGrouseSteak

Truffles

Brunello di MontalcinoSteak

ChiantiBruschettaLasagne

PastaRisotto

Spaghetti

DolcettoRoast chicken

Pasta

Spaghetti

Friuli, redTempura

MontepulcianoPeppers, roast

Rosso di Montalcino (how about a '99?)

Veal chop

SoaveChicken Kiev

Mozzarella and tomato salad

Umbria, redLasagne

ValpolicellaBruschetta

Chicken, friedPasta, creamyLiver, calves'

PastaSpaghetti

VerdicchioMozzarella and tomato salad

GERMANY

Fruity German whites (esp Pfalz)Charcuterie

German whitesThai food

SPAIN

AlentejoSalt cod

NavarraNavarra, red

Salt cod

Rías BaixasClams

Sardines, grilled

Ribera del DueroLamb chops

Steak

Rioja, redChorizo

RuedaEscabeche

Lamb chops

ToroChorizo

Sherry, Amontillado Cheddar cheese

Sherry, dark, preferably dryWalnuts

Sherry, dryConsommé

Sherry, fino Omelette/tortilla

Sherry, fino or manazillaEscabeche

Tapas

Sherry, OlorosoChorizo

Sherry, sweetTrifle

Sherry, very sweet, poured on to it

Ice cream

PORTUGAL

Portuguese redSquid

Dão

Toasted cheeseMushrooms, baked

Douro red table wineDuck, roast

Steak

MadeiraConsommé

PortBlue cheeseGorgonzolaRoquefort

Stilton

AUSTRALIA

Rutherglen MuscatChocolate

GREECE

Greek, red, modernKebabs, meat

Squid

Greek, white, modernHummusMezze

Santorini, whiteGreek salad

ARGENTINA

Red, ArgentinePigeon

CHILE

Chile, redStir fry (typical)

LEBANON

Lebanon, redKebabs, meat

MOROCCO

Morocco, redTagine

WINE STYLES

Icewinesummer pudding

Late harvest white from California or Australian

Tarte tatin