Pairing Flashcards
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Sushi
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Riesling Kabinett from Germany
Arneis from Roero, Italy
Petit Chablis
1
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Tapas
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Dry Sherry - Manzanilla with Spanish ham and seafood Verdejo from Rueda Albariño from Galicia Vino Verde from Portugal Soave from Veneto Sauvignon Blanc from Sancerre
2
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Oysters
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Champagne
Chablis
Muscadet sur Lie
3
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Mushrooms and Truffles
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Viognier from Condrieu Aged Chardonnay from Burgundy or Russian River Barolo/Barbaresco Bordeaux Northern/Southern Rhone
4
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Asparagus
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Boiled Asparagus: Pinot Gris from Alsace With Grilled Asparagus: Fume Blanc from Cali Sauvignon Blanc from Margaret River
5
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Salads
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Be mindful of bitterness in the salad
Pinot Gris from Alsace
Roero Arneis
6
Q
Mussels, Clams, Etc.
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Sauvignon without too much acidity
Chardonnay Old and New World
7
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Foie Gras
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Terrine de foie gras: Sauternes German Beerenauslese Foie Gras as a creme: lightly sweet Vouvray Riesling Auslese Raw Foie Gras: Pinot Gris Grand Cru from Alsace Gruner Veltliner High quality white Bordeaux
8
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Asian cuisine
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Muscat or Gewurz from Germany and Alsace Riesling from Washington Chardonnay from Cali Pimitivo from Italy Malbec from Argentina Shiraz from South Australia
9
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Lobster
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Riesling from Alsace or Pfalz Slightly off-dry Vouvray Grilled Lobster: Chardonnay from Cali As a main course: Meursault or Puligny-Montrachet
10
Q
Barbecue
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California Zinfandel
Argentina Malbec
Tavel Rose
11
Q
Steak and Roasts
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Bordeaux Cabernet from Cali Chianti Classico or Brunello CDP Amarone Shiraz
12
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Pizza
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Chianti
Barbera from Piedmont
Beaujolais
Merlot from Chile or Cali
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Bread and Sandwiches
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Pinot Grigio from Italy Gruner Veltliner from Weinviertel Slightly chilled Beaujolais Bourgogne Rouge Dolcetto from Piedmont
14
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Cheese
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Hard cheese like Comte or Appenzeller: CDP or Chianti Classico Washed rind cheeses like Munster: Pinot Noir or Rioja Goats cheese: Sauv Blanc from Sancerre Soft cheeses like e Camembert or Brie: Full-bodied Pinot Gris of Chardonnay Champagne
