Shellfish, chicken, pork belly, triple cream cheese, fried foods

Bubbly wines are the perfect palate refresher. They’re especially great with hors d’oeuvres like oysters and anything fried.

Bubbly: Champagne, Sparkling, Prosecco

Fish, chicken, shrimp, steamed or grilled vegetables, scallops

Zesty acidity is the common denominator for these crisp wines, with some expressing citrus fruit qualities and others yielding floral or mineral notes. Many are ideal aperitif wines or palate-cleansing companions to food.

Crisp: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio

Fish, chicken, pork, olives, stone fruits, rosemary, sage, roasted dishes

Mellow white wine soothes the palate, with flavor profiles that can include fruit, minerals, floral and spice notes. Even with distinctive flavors, these wines will have broad appeal and pair beautifully with a wide range of cuisines.

Mellow: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Rosé

Chicken, pork, cow, roasted root vegetables, spicy foods, cheese

Featuring robust aromas, flavors or textures, tropical wines envelope the palate with their rich profile, with a touch of sweetness.

Tropical: Viognier, Riesling, Gewurztraminer

Grilled fish (ahi, swordfish, salmon), chicken, pork, pizza, tomatoes, pasta, pesto

Light and medium-bodied wines have more delicate aromas and flavors.

Light & Bright: Pino Noir, Grenache, Light Red Blends

Beef, venison, game fowl, braised root vegetables, mushrooms

Mouth-watering low tannic reds feature stone fruit and vanilla notes.

Smooth & Soft: Malbec, Syrah, Sangiovese, Mourvedre, Merlot

Fatty beef, bone marrow, grilled or braised foods, dark chocolate

The biggest red wines have intense aromas and flavors ranging from bramble fruits, chocolate and coffee to smoke, leather and earth.

Big: Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon

Foie gras, hard aged cheese, salty nuts

Sweet: Late Harvest or Noble Rot Muscat or Chardonnay