Category: WineO Food Pairings

Best Wine For Duck: Our 14 Favorite Wine and Duck Pairings

Best Wine For Duck Dishes: Our 14 Favorite Pairings Quick Answer: Pinot Noir is the classic wine pairing for duck. And it’s a good one, because the red fruit flavors of Pinot Noir make it a complementary pairing for duck, which is often served or cooked with a fruit based sauce. Also the acidity of […]

Best Wine for Charcuterie: Our 7 Favorite Pairings For Your Next Platter

Best Wine for Charcuterie: Our 7 Favorite Pairings Quick Answer: Any wines will work, so pick your favorite wine. A charcuterie board has many diverse flavors that typically include different types of cheese; therefore, most, if not all, wines will pair nicely with the board. Are you hosting a party and want to know what […]

Meatloaf Wine Pairing – Our 5 Favorites Wines To Pair

Meatloaf Wine Pairing – Our 5 Favorite Wines to Pair With Quick Answer: Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec are both bold and full-bodied red wines that pair well with meatloaf due to their high tannins and acidity. Additionally, the fruit-forward nature and earthy undertones of both can complement the sweet and savory flavors often found in […]

Ramen Wine Pairing: Our 7 Favorite Wines You Must Try!

Ramen Wine Pairing: Our 7 Favorite Wines You Must Try! Quick Answer: Pinot Noir, Riesling, and Sparkling wines are popular wine pairing choices for ramen because they complement the rich flavors of the dish and provide a refreshing and cleansing effect on the palate. Ramen is one of my all-time favorite dishes. And I’d go […]

7 Tasty Wine Pairings With Chicken Marsala

Wine Pairing With Chicken Marsala | Our 7 Favorite Pairings Quick Answer: To truly enjoy your chicken marsala, go for a wine with subtle tannins, low to medium acidity levels, and light to medium-bodied characteristics. Therefore pair with a Merlot, Malbec, or Pinot Noir for the perfect red wine accompaniment. If you prefer white wines, […]

Best Chardonnay Food Pairing | Our 7 Favorites!

Best Chardonnay Food Pairing | Our 7 Must Try Favorites! Chardonnay is a versatile wine that pairs well with many different types of food. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best Chardonnay food pairings. And we’ll also provide some tips on how to choose the right Chardonnay for your meal. Table […]

Best Wine With Alfredo: Our 5 Favorites for this Popular Pasta Dish

Best Wine With Alfredo: Our 5 Favorite Pairings Quick Answer: Chardonnay, preferably from Willamette Valley or Chablis. Both of these wines will complement the meal’s flavors while also having enough acidity to cut through the creamy richness of the dish. This “made in Italy but popular in America” dish, is a creamy and delicious pasta […]

Pinot Noir Food Pairing: Our 7 Favorite Dishes to Pair

Pinot Noir Food Pairing: Our 7 Favorite Dishes to Pair Quick Answer: Mushroom & earthy foods, or lean meats with fruit based sauces. Pinot Noir has a wide range of flavor profiles from light to medium body and fruit to earth flavors, thus it goes great with a variety of meals. Pinot Noir is probably […]

7 Best Wine Pairing With Oysters & Why It Works

7 Best Wine Pairing With Oysters & Why It Works Quick Answer: Our #1 Favorite wine pairing with oysters is Champagne! The bubbles in Champagne give a great contrast to the soft and slippery texture of oysters. And the umami flavors in both compliment, enhance, and work perfectly together! Do you love seafood? If so, […]

Best Carbonara Wine Pairing & Why It Works | Our 7 Favorite Picks

Best Carbonara Wine Pairing & Why It Works | Our 7 Picks! Quick Answer: Chianti Classico and Chablis are my top choices for a red wine and white wine, respectively, in this rich, creamy traditional Italian meal. A Chianti and Chablis have enough acidity to cut through the greasiness of the dish, while acting as […]

Best Wine for Scallops & Why it Works | Our 8 Favorite Pairings!

8 Best Wines For Scallops & Why it Works! Quick Answer: Albarino, seafood lover’s wine, is ideal for simple and ceviche recipes, as well as other seafood dishes. For scallops with rich sauces, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc is a great choice. So if you’re looking for the best wine for scallops, look no further! In […]

Pairing Wine With Desserts | For Your Favorite 9 Desserts

Pairing Wine With Desserts | For Your Favorite 9 Desserts No matter what your favorite dessert is, there’s a wine that will pair perfectly with it. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the best wine pairings for some of the most popular desserts Table of Contents #1 WineO Tip For Pairing Desserts #1 […]

Best Wine Pairing With Prime Rib & Why It Works | Our 7 Favorites

Best Wine Pairing With Prime Rib & Why It Works | Our 7 Favorites! Quick Answer: Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Super Tuscan are my favorite choices. Similar red wines made of similar grapes from two different regions, Napa and Tuscany. Both are high quality, full-bodied wine with dark fruit flavors, integrated firm tannins, and […]

7 Best Wines To Pair with Paella & Why it Works!

7 Best Paella Wine Pairings & Why it Works! Quick Answer: For a white wine try an AlbariƱo, for a red wine try a Tempranillo! #1 Rule in food and wine pairing is by regionally matching wine and cuisine. All foods and wines from the same region should complement each other superbly! One of the […]

5 Best Wines to Pair with Pork Chops: Why it Works & Our 5 Picks

5 Best Wines to Pair with Pork Chops: Why it Works & Our 5 Favorites! Quick Answer: Pork chops are a leaner cut of meat, therefore a good match would be a lighter wine. Pinot Noir is a light bodied wine that pairs very well with pork chops and even the sauces that may accompany […]