Go-to Guide for Red Wine Pairing 

A simple guide to figure out which meats, cheeses, and desserts pair best with reds

From the LifeMinute.TV Team

May 26, 2021

Cabernet Sauvignon – great with meat such as a steak, burger, or roast. Goes well with hard cheeses such as aged cheddar or gouda.

Merlot – versatile with anything from berries and fruits to chicken and beef and cheddar and Gorgonzola cheeses. 

Shiraz – good with barbecued or braised beef, burgers, chicken and duck, lamb, as well as smoked or sharp cheeses, such as Edam. 

Malbec – pairs well with leaner meats and pasta dishes. Goes well with blue cheese and other pungent, soft cheeses.

Pinot Noir – complements salmon and other fatty fish as well as pasta, casseroles, or stews. Pairs with nutty cheeses such as Gruyère.