Wines that pair with

Quail

Aggregated across 63 related dishes — most-paired wines first.

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Pinot Noir

Classic 51 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 Quail · Quails · Bbq Quail +48 more

Burgundy

Classic 10 dishes

Red · Medium · Dry

Pinot Noir (red) or Chardonnay (white) from the world's most expensive dirt. Translucent, perfumed, ethereal at the top of the hierarchy; honest and pleasant lower down. Drink slowly, with reverence.

Works with Quail · Roasted Quail · Duck And Quail +7 more

Cabernet Sauvignon

Interesting 5 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 Grilled Quail · Chorizo Stuffed Quail · Quail With Chorizo And Mandarins Orange Sauce +2 more

Barolo

Interesting 4 dishes

Red · Full · Dry

Nebbiolo from a single corner of Piedmont, slow-aged into something legendary. Tar and roses, dried cherry, leather; tannins that take a decade to soften. Decant; pair with truffle, braise, or aged hard cheese.

Works with Grilled Quail · Quail With Truffle · Stuffed Quail With Black Truffle Jus +1 more

Zinfandel

Interesting 4 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 Quail · Chorizo Stuffed Quail · Quail With Chorizo And Mandarins Orange Sauce +1 more

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