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Meat – Game

PAIRS BEST WITH: Rich whites & Smooth or Powerful reds with good acidity. ALSO CONSIDER: Aromatic and Crisp whites. Game meats (game birds, venison, wild boar) are rich and robust in flavor and can be quite earthy. They require full bodied and richly flavoured wines, to match the strong flavors of the meat. Rich style whites and Smooth or…

Meat – Veal

PAIRS BEST WITH: Crisp & Rich whites or Fruity & Smooth reds. ALSO CONSIDER: Aromatic whites & Powerful reds. Veal is similar to Pork, in that it occupies the middle ground between red meat and white meat and can pair well with either red or white wine. The delicate flavor and tender texture of veal should be…

Meat – Pork

PAIRS BEST WITH: Crisp & Rich whites or Fruity & Smooth reds. ALSO CONSIDER: Aromatic whites & Powerful reds. Pork occupies the middle ground between red meat and white meat and can therefore pair well with either red or white wine. How it is cooked and the accompaniment will usually be key determinants in your wine selection.…

Meat – Lamb

PAIRS BEST WITH: Smooth & Powerful reds ALSO CONSIDER: Fruity reds (light dishes) and, by exception, Aromatic whites. Lamb is very wine-friendly and is a great match for classic reds. Roasted lamb, in all its guises, is ideal with Smooth and Powerful style reds, especially those with a good level of acidity, as they can deal very effectively with…

Meat – Poultry

PAIRS BEST WITH: Crisp & Rich whites or Fruity & Smooth reds ALSO CONSIDER: Aromatic whites & Powerful reds. White meats (e.g. chicken, duck, goose and turkey) are lower in both protein and fat content than red meat, and are therefore more versatile with wine. In most instances they can be paired equally well with white or…