Food & Wine Pairings

No matter what the menu calls for, there's an Ohio wine that makes the perfect meal even better. But, if you’re not sure what's best to serve, use this reference tool. Don't be afraid to try your favorite wine with something new - even a snack. After all, part of serving an unforgettable meal with wine is remembering to include your personal preference in every recipe.

  • Beef

    Beef

    Cabernet Franc
    Cabernet Sauvignon
    Chambourcin
    Syrah
    Pinot Noir
    Rose/Blush

  • Desserts

    Desserts

    Ice Wine (Vidal and
        other whites)
    Riesling (sweet styles)
    Sparkling Wine
        (semi-sweet to sweet)

  • Desserts (chocolate)

    Desserts
    (chocolate)

    Port and Sherry
    Most dry reds
    Red/Blush Ice Wines

  • Fish

    Fish

    Chardonnay/Chardonel
    Gewurztraminer
    Riesling
    Seyval Blanc
    Vidal Blanc

  • Lamb

    Lamb

    Cabernet Franc
    Cabernet Sauvignon
    Chambourcin
    Pinot Noir
    Syrah

  • Pasta (red sauce)

    Pasta
    (red sauce)

    Cabernet Franc
    Chambourcin
    Syrah
    Most dry reds

  • Pasta (white sauce)

    Pasta
    (white sauce)

    Chardonnay/Chardonel
    Seyval Blanc
    Pinot Gris/Grigio
    Riesling

  • Pork

    Pork

    Chardonnay/Chardonel
    Gewurztraminer
    Pinot Noir
    Riesling Vidal Blanc

  • Poultry

    Poultry

    Chardonnay/Chardonel
    Pinot Gris/Grigio
    Pinot Noir
    Riesling
    Seyval Blanc

  • Seafood (shell fish)

    Seafood
    (shell fish)

    Chardonnay/Chardonel
    Pinot Gris/Grigio
    Seyval Blanc
    Sparkling

  • Spicy Food

    Spicy Food

    Cabernet Franc
    Chambourcin
    Gewurztraminer
    Traminette
    Riesling