Wines that pair with
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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.
Why it works with Wood Fire Cornish Hen + Onion Sherry Sauce + Almonds
Chardonnay's body matches poultry's mild richness.
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.
Why it works with Wood Fire Cornish Hen + Onion Sherry Sauce + Almonds
Clean white that lets vegetable preparations stay center stage.
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.
Why it works with Wood Fire Cornish Hen + Onion Sherry Sauce + Almonds
Light red that flatters white meat without overwhelming it.
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.
Why it works with Wood Fire Cornish Hen + Onion Sherry Sauce + Almonds
Dry rosé bridges poultry across preparations — grilled, roasted, sauced.
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.
Why it works with Wood Fire Cornish Hen + Onion Sherry Sauce + Almonds
Crisp white refreshes lighter poultry preparations.
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