Wine and Food Pairing

Although there is always room for experimentation in matching food and wine, it's sometimes best to follow the traditional and widely accepted prefrences.
Take a look at the table below as a simple guide to pair the most popular food dishes and different wine varietals.

Food	Suggested Wine
Chicken	Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc
Lamb	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Lobster	Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Sparkling Wine
Pasta with Red Sauce	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir
Pasta with White Sauce	Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Pork	Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Salmon	Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot
Seafood with Light Sauce	Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Wine
Sea Bass	Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
Shrimp	Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Sparkling Wine
Spicy Food	Syrah, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon
Steak	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Red Bordeaux blends, Pinot Noir
Turkey	Merlot, Pinot Noir
Veal	Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Stilton Cheese	Port, Late Harvest Zinfandel, Syrah
Brie, Ripe	Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel
Cheese Cake	Sparkling Wine, Dessert Wines
Fruit Pastries	Sparkling Wines, Dessert Wines, Ice Wines
Chocolate	Merlot Port, Zinfendel