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One of the most common questions we get asked is how to match certain wines with certain foods. Ultimately, there are no rules pairing food and wine. If you take your favourite Pelee wine and pair it with your favourite meal, it’s sure to be a great evening.

Here are a few suggestions we think will help you out with your pairings!

Decide whether you are complimenting or contrasting your wine with the dish. If you've prepared a rich and creamy lobster dinner with butter and salt, compliment it with our oak aged premium select chardonnay that will add additional buttery and vanilla flavours. If you want to contrast the lobster, try our un-oaked chardonnay with racy acidity to cut the intense creamy flavours and wash your mouth clean on every sip.
With delicate white meats, like fish, your best bet is likely with a delicate white wine, like riesling or sauvignon blanc. With salmon or grilled tuna, consider moving to more intense white wines like oak-aged chardonnay or light red wines like our gamay noir zweigelt or pinot noir.
Red meats classically get paired with red wine and though its not a rule, it's a good bet. The proteins in the meat pair well with tannins found in most red wines. If a sauce is accompanying the meat, consider what affect it will have on the meal before deciding which wine to select as it will likely be the dominant flavour. Anything from the BBQ is likely going to add additional flavour, so consider selecting something that can stand up to the task. Baco noir or cabernet sauvignon/cabernet franc are great bets.
Spicy food is often difficult to match but consider these few points and you're in business. High natural acidity in wine can make a spicy dish taste explosive, so aim for a wine that has low acidity, like gewürztraminer. Also consider that wines with higher residual sugar can lesson the impact of certain spices. Gewurztraminer, off-dry riesling and pinot gris are all excellent choices.

If you're still unsure, we recommend the following web sites for additional information or give us a ring and we can answer any questions you have!

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