Guide for Wine & Food Pairings
A CELLAR OF POSSIBILITIES, A VINEYARD OF VALUES
If one aisle at Gelson’s could symbolize our approach to enjoying life to the fullest, our curated wine collection would fill the bill quite nicely. We believe that if you have the right attitude, there’s always a wonderful reason to raise a glass and toast an occasion. To complete the expression of joy, we recognize that with every quality sip, there’s a food counterpart to make the experience sublime. Finding these menu-matches can present a world of challenge for even the most practiced and intuitive wine connoisseur or gourmand, so unless you’re a thrill-seeker, use our pairing guide. Here’s to you, and whatever you’re celebrating today!
| Wine | Foods |
|---|---|
| Beaujolais | Grilled sausages, salami, duck with fruit glaze, roast turkey, sushi, grilled tuna, pork chops |
| Bordeaux | Red: lamb, Irish stew, rare roast beef with old clarets White: grilled fish, mussels, poultry, seafood |
| Cabernet Sauvignon | French: red meats, lamb, poultry, mature hard cheese California: full-flavored, meaty casseroles |
| Chablis | White fish, deep-fried food, Chaource cheese |
| Chardonnay | Drink with cheese and egg dishes, asparagus and artichokes, seafood, poultry, or dishes with nut sauces |
| Chenin Blanc | Apéritif or with delicate creamy fish dishes, mild cheeses, strongly flavored cheeses, appetizers, dips |
| Chianti | Spinach and ricotta cannelloni, cold meats, pizza, barbecued foods |
| Fumé Blanc | Barbecued fish, lightly spiced curries |
| Gewürztraminer | Pungent cheese dishes, smoked salmon, pork rillettes, spicy food, poultry, Asian food, veal |
| Merlot | Bean stew, grilled tuna, strongly flavored cheeses, pasta and red sauce, lamb, beef, chocolate desserts |
| Pinot Grigio | Mushroom ravioli, linguine with cream and Parmesan, garlic and oil-based sauces, sole, scallops |
| Pinot Noir | Roasted poultry, game, meatier fish, strongly flavored cheeses, salmon, pork, veal, lamb, beef |
| Port | Stilton, blue cheeses and cheddars, chocolate cake, strongly flavored cheeses, chocolate desserts |
| Pouilly-Fuisse | Pasta, poultry, fish in creamy sauces |
| Riesling | Stir-fried or poached dishes, southeast Asian curries |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Seafood salads, Thai food, mild cheese, appetizers, dips, oysters, shrimp, crab, and lobster |
| Syrah | Game and cold meats, beef cooked in red wine |
| Zinfandel | Spicy dishes, pasta and red sauce, steak with mustard and soy sauce, ratatouille, dark chocolate cake |