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Summer wines to dine with

By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen

How to pick a terrific wine to accompany any summer meal.
Food and wine pairing chart
Our chart below is the perfect reference point when you're planning a summer feast for company. From grilled backyard burgers to delicate heirloom tomatoes, there's a wine to suit any meal.







Food: Wine pairing:
Caesar Salad White: Oaky (New World) Chardonnay
Chicken White: Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Blanc
Red: Pinot Noir, Gamay/Beaujolais, Rosé
Corn on the Cob White: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris (Alsace)
Freshwater fish White: Sauvignon Blanc (Loire Valley), unoaked Chardonnay, dry Riesling, Pinot Gris, dry Chenin Blanc
Grilled mushrooms White: Chardonnay (white Burgundy)
Red: Pinot Noir, Chianti
Grilled Vegetables White: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, dry Riesling, Chenin Blanc
Red: Gamay/Beaujolais
Hamburgers Red: Pinot Noir (New World), Zinfandel, Shiraz/Syrah, Barbera
Heirloom Tomatoes White: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio
Lamb Red: Cabernet-based blends, Tempranillo/Rioja, Shiraz/Syrah, Malbec
Mixed Greens White: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Vinho Verde
Pork Tenderloin White: Riesling
Red: Rosé, Gamay/Beaujolais, Barbera
Quail Red: Pinot Noir, Tempranillo/Rioja
Ribs Red: Shiraz/Syrah, Malbec, Rosé, Cabernet Sauvignon (New World)
Salmon White: Oaky Chardonnay
Red: Rosé, Pinot Noir
Smoked fish White: Sauvignon Blanc, unoaked Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
Steak (Filet) Red: Pinot Noir, Barbera
Steak (Sirloin) Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet-based blends, Malbec, Shiraz/Syrah


Page 2 of 2 -- On page 1, learn about a variety of summer wines that are perfect for entertaining.




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