Your Ultimate Wine and Food Pairing Cheat Sheet

No more worry. No more wondering. No more frustration. Just follow the below rules and you will be good to go. Or ignore them totally. It's all up to your palette and discernment but the below list will get you started.

FOOD: Spicy, Foie Gras, Cheese, Ham
WINE: Riesling, Gewurztraminer

FOOD: Shellfish, Salmon, Swordfish, Chicken, Cream based, Soups and sauces
WINE: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay

FOOD: Turkey, Chicken, Veal, Sausage, Hearty seafood
WINE: Pinot Noir, Zinfandel

FOOD: Duck, Beef, Lamb, Game Meat, Chocolate
WINE: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

FOOD: Duck, Game birds, Lamb, Beef
WINE: Syrah

FOOD: Egg dishes, Smoked Salmon, Caviar, Sushi, Canapes, Chocolates
WINE: Sparkling Wine

FOOD: Sweets
WINE: Dessert Wines

Ultimately, it is not so important what wines goes with what food, as what wine will not overpower what food is being served or vice versa. Each side should complement the other.

 Well, there you have it. Play around with some pairings and have fun!

Cheers!