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You came, you sipped, you purchased. Now, with a few simple guidelines, you can match the wines you brought home with the perfect dishes. These wine pairing tips will have you pairing like a pro in no time, and they’re also great to use when planning your next trip to Sonoma or Napa in Northern California.
Tip #1: Pair light with light Pork is a mild meat, so avoid heavy, robust reds that will overpower it. Instead, look for a lighter-bodied, fruit-forward red like Craig Colagrossi’s Pinot Noir from Sonoma County. You can taste Colagrossi’s wines at The Sonoma Wine Shop or in his Windsor tasting room near the Russian River. It pairs wonderfully with cheese and vegetarian dishes, like lasagna or ravioli, from La Bodega.
Tip #2: Match acidity with acidity Wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Albarino, and Verdejo are known for their crisp, citrusy tang that not only cleanses your palate but also enhances the creaminess of certain cheeses. We recommend Grieve Family Winery’s elegant Sauvignon Blanc from Lovall Valley or Duckhorn’s Sauvignon Blanc. Both are perfect with Bistro Jeanty’s famous Tomato Soup in Napa Valley.
Tip #3: Offset spice with sweetness To cool off spicier dishes, look for a wine with a touch of sweetness. Rieslings, Gewürztraminers, and Muscat Canelli are classic pairings for Indian and Thai cuisine. Try Cline Cellars’ Viognier with Indian food at our Delhi Belly Bistro stop on the Sonoma Plaza, or enjoy Moscato Azul by Heidi Barrett from Calistoga with spicy Puerto Rican flavors at Protea in Yountville. It’s dry for a Muscat, but still sweet enough to complement the heat.
Tip #4: Find the right balance Seafood, especially Mediterranean-style dishes, pairs beautifully with Rosé. It’s light enough not to overpower the dish, creating a nice balance. Grenache Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Marsanne-Rousanne blends also complement seafood well. We love John Pepe’s Ivy Rose de Syrah from Peche Merle Winery in Geyserville, located in the Alexander Valley of Sonoma.
Tip #5: Big flavors for Big Reds Strong seasonings, like smoked paprika, need a bold red to stand up to them. Stephanie Putman’s Cabernet Sauvignons from Raymond Vineyards are perfect for this. She’s been earning high ratings from the start, and her wines, including those made in collaboration with singer John Legend, come from beautiful Napa Valley vineyards on the Rutherford-St. Helena border.
Tip #6: Stick to region When dining on French cuisine, opt for a French varietal. Shoeshine wine by Eric Cohen’s Justice Grace Wines is a standout—his Petite Syrah is exceptional and comes in a beautifully crafted bottle. For Italian food, go with an Italian varietal. Mario Andretti’s winery produces an outstanding Sangiovese, which pairs perfectly with pizza or pasta dishes.
If you're trying to get your wine home, consider Bodega, a wine shipping company in Sonoma that will collect your wine from each tasting room, package it securely, and ship it directly to your home. They also offer this service in Napa.
Once your wine arrives, you'll be ready to create the perfect meal to match your latest wine finds!
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