White to Red Wine Pairing
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〈 Appetizers
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Dry White | Sweet White |
Brut |
Champagne & Sparkling Demi-Sec & Doux on the label |
Fast & Easy | Popular |
Nuts Crackers & Crudites Chips & Dip |
Quiche bites Bruschetta |
Cheese | Fruit |
Swiss & Parmigiano Reggiano |
Apples Grapes Pears Mangos Melons |
〈 Soup or Salad
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Dry White | Sweet White |
Chardonnay (Oaked-Creamy) |
Viognier (Oaked-Creamy) |
Fast & Easy | Popular |
Store bought Tomato soup made with milk topped with basil | Homemade Potato soup |
Cheese | Fruit |
Brie | Grapes Pears Raisins |
〈 Main Dish
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Dry Red | Sweet Red |
Pinot Noir |
Blackberry Merlot (look for a blend or a fruit wine) |
Fast & Easy | Popular |
Store bought meat balls topped with shredded cheddar cheese | Meatloaf cupcake w/mashed potato topping |
Cheese | Fruit |
Cheddar | Plums Strawberries Peaches |
〈 Dessert
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Dessert Red | |
Port |
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Fast & Easy | Popular |
Store bought chocolate cupcakes or chocolate cake | Black bean brownie bites |
Cheese | Fruit |
Gorgonzola or blue cheeses |
Grapes |