Wines that pair with

Melon

Aggregated across 61 related dishes — most-paired wines first.

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Sauternes

Classic 21 dishes

Dessert · Full · Sweet

Bordeaux's legendary sweet white — Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc hit by noble rot, then patiently fermented. Honey, apricot, candied citrus, and a finish that lasts a small eternity. Pair with foie gras, blue cheese, or a fruit tart.

Works with Melon Ham · Rock Melon · Parma Melon +18 more

Cabernet Sauvignon

Classic 16 dishes

Red · Full · Dry

The benchmark for full-bodied red — structured, age-worthy, unapologetic. Black currant, graphite, and tobacco lead into firm tannins that demand protein on the plate. Decant young bottles; cellar the serious ones.

Works with Melon Ham · Melon & Parma Ham · Parma Ham And Melon +13 more

Malbec

Classic 15 dishes

Red · Full · Dry

Argentina's signature grape: deep purple, plummy, and remarkably smooth for its weight. Soft tannins and a touch of cocoa make it the dinner-party Cabernet alternative — and far easier on the wallet.

Works with Melon Ham · Melon & Parma Ham · Parma Ham And Melon +12 more

Riesling

Classic 15 dishes

White · Light · Off-dry

Aromatic, racy, and shapeshifting — bone-dry in Alsace, off-dry on the Mosel, syrupy and ageless when late-harvested. The single most versatile wine for spicy food on earth.

Works with Melon · Melon Salad · Melon Orange +12 more

Syrah

Classic 15 dishes

Red · Full · Dry

Shiraz's more reserved European cousin — Northern Rhône style, all violets, black olive, and white pepper. Less brawn, more poise; pairs as well with lamb as with peppered duck breast.

Works with Melon Ham · Melon & Parma Ham · Parma Ham And Melon +12 more

Prosecco

Classic 11 dishes

Sparkling · Light · Off-dry

Veneto's everyday sparkler — Glera grape, charmat method, frothier and fruitier than Champagne. Pear, white flowers, easy fun. Made for aperitivo.

Works with Melon Orange · Melon Wrapped · Hneydew Melon +8 more

Pinot Grigio

Classic 9 dishes

White · Light · Dry

Italy's everyday white — light, lemony, neutral by design. Pleasant with anything; profound with very little. The best Friuli bottles are quietly excellent.

Works with Melon Salad · Melon And Prawns · Melon Shrimp Avocado +6 more

Rosé

Classic 8 dishes

Rosé · Light · Dry

Provence's gift to summer — dry, pale, faintly strawberry-and-citrus, with low alcohol and crisp acid. Made to drink cold, with food, in the shade.

Works with Melon Salad · Melon And Prawns · Melon Shrimp Avocado +5 more

Zinfandel

Interesting 7 dishes

Red · Full · Dry

California's brawler — jammy blackberry, brambly spice, and 15% alcohol that hides behind the fruit. Built for ribs, brisket, and anything that came off a grill.

Works with Melon & Parma Ham · Prosciutto And Melon · Parma Ham With Melon +4 more

Chardonnay

Classic 6 dishes

White · Medium · Dry

The most-planted white grape and the most chameleon-like. Crisp and steely from Chablis; rich, oaky, and tropical from California. Read the label, then match the style to the dish.

Works with Chilled Melon Soup · Melon Shrimp Avocado · Fontina And Melon Salad +3 more

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