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Wine pairing cheat sheet — free printable food and wine guide

A handy wine pairing cheat sheet to match wine to your meal with confidence — the simple, reliable pairings for everyday dinners and dinner parties, in one quick-reference card to keep in the kitchen.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the basic rules for pairing wine with food?
Wine pairing sounds intimidating but a few simple principles cover most meals. The classic guidance: full-bodied reds (Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Shiraz) with red meats; lighter reds or fuller whites (Pinot Noir, Chardonnay) with chicken and pork; crisp whites (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio) with fish and seafood; and off-dry, aromatic whites (Riesling) with spicy food, where a touch of sweetness tames the heat. A useful overarching idea is to match the weight of the wine to the weight of the dish — delicate food with delicate wine, rich food with bold wine — and pair regional dishes with wines from the same region. Cheese is wonderfully varied (port with blue, sparkling with soft, reds with hard). But the single most important 'rule' is to drink what you actually enjoy — these are starting points, not laws, and your own taste wins. Please drink responsibly.
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