Wines that pair with

Red Wine

Aggregated across 133 related dishes — most-paired wines first.

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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 Sauce Red Wine · Beef In Red Wine · Pork In Red Wine +45 more

Pinot Noir

Classic 42 dishes

Red · Light · Dry

Burgundy's most temperamental grape, but the rewards are real — translucent ruby with a perfumed lift of red cherry, forest floor, and clove. Silken tannins and bright acid make it the most versatile red on the table; serve cool, around 58°F.

Works with Red Wine Gravy · Red Wine Chicken · Pork In Red Wine +39 more

Chardonnay

Classic 39 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 Red Wine Gravy · Red Wine Chicken · Red Wine Aranchini +36 more

Syrah

Classic 37 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 Beef In Red Wine · Pork In Red Wine · Rabbit In Red Wine +34 more

Malbec

Classic 35 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 Beef In Red Wine · Pork In Red Wine · Rabbit In Red Wine +32 more

Sauvignon Blanc

Classic 29 dishes

White · Light · Dry

Citrus, cut grass, and a wire of acid. Marlborough makes it loudest; Sancerre makes it most refined. Either way, it cuts cleanly through goat cheese, herbs, and anything with shellfish.

Works with Red Wine Chicken · Shrimp And Red Wine · Red Wine Tomato Sauce +26 more

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