Zinfandel's fruit intensity and firm acidity
enable the wine to pair brilliantly with a broad range of
foods and dishes; from casual-rustic-nostalgic foods (pizza,
ribs, sausage, meatloaf, hamburgers) to masterpieces of international
cuisine (particularly those involving lamb, game, duck, and
beef).
When selecting Zinfandel for the table, pay careful attention
to the wine's general style. Whenever in doubt, serve Zinfandel
you enjoy.
Appetizers:
cold cuts, cheese dips, deep fried
vegetables & meat |
Rose
Light and Fruity
Medium Full |
Salads:
chef's, chicken, duck (dressing
low in vinegar) |
Rose
Light and Fruity
Medium Full |
Sandwiches:
roast beef, cheese, clubhouse |
Rose
Light and Fruity
Medium Full |
Soups:
game, beef broth, mushroom, vegetable,
bean (low cream, mildly spiced) |
Medium
Full
Rich & Robust |
Pasta & Noodles (plain & stuffed):
gnocchi & dumplings (in butter,
olive oil, red sauce; mildly spiced) |
Rose
Medium Full
Rich & Robust |
Beans, Lentils & Vegetable
Dishes:
including eggplant, mildly spiced |
Rose
Medium Full
Rich & Robust |
Rice (white & brown):
steamed, fried rice, risotto & paella
(mildly spiced) |
Rose
Light and Fruity
Medium Full |
Eggs:
scrambled, quiche, omelet, savory souffles |
Rose
Light and Fruity
Medium Full |
Pizza, Calzone, Focaccia:
cheese, meat, vegetable (not too
spicy, with mild sauce) |
Medium Full
Rich & Robust
Late Harvest |
Sausage, Ham, Cold Cuts,
Smoked Meat:
hot dogs, salami, cured ham & prosciutto |
Rose
Medium Full
Rich & Robust
Late Harvest |
Shellfish:
scallops, crab,shrimp, abalone
(plain, breaded, in mildlyspiced red/brown sauces) |
Rose
Light and Fruity
Medium Full |
Fish:
grilled, broiled, baked, in mildly
spiced red/brown sauces |
Rose
Light and Fruity
Medium Full |
Fish:
stews (cioppino), blackened, in
heavy/spicy red/brown sauces |
Rich & Robust
Late Harvest |
Chicken, Goose, Pheasant:
fried, roasted, grilled (with
herbs and/or wine/brown sauce) |
Rose
Medium Full
Rich & Robust |
Veal:
chop, cutlet, roast, shank (with
herb, and/or wine, brown tomato sauce) |
Rose
Medium Full
Rich & Robust |
Pork:
chop, roast, loin (with herbs
and/or wine, brown, red sauce, breaded) |
Rose
Light & Fruity
Medium Full
Rich & Robust |
Beef:
roast beef, steak, rib roast,
hamburger, stew, meatloaf, casserole |
Medium Full
Rich & Robust |
Barbecue:
ribs, chicken, beef, pork |
Rich & Robust
Late Harvest |
Lamb, Game & Stews:
venison, buffalo, wild boar, rabbit,
duck (but dry sauce) |
Medium Full
Rich & Robust
Late Harvest |
Mildly Spicy or Fusion Dishes
(with low sweetness):
Asian, Hispanic, Tex-Mex, Cajun,
Euro-Asian, Caribbean |
Rose
Light and Fruity
Medium Full |
Mild-Medium Flavored Cheeses:
semi-soft, semi-hard & herb
cheeses |
Rose
Light and Fruity
Medium Full
Rich & Robust |
Richer, Fuller Flavored Cheeses:
aged, creamy & blue types |
Rich & Robust
Late Harvest |
Dark Chocolate Desserts:
cake, truffle |
Rich & Robust
Late Harvest |
Complementary Herbs & Spices,
Etc.:
rosemary, oregano, sage, basil,
savory, thyme, spearmint,fennel seed, aniseed, turmeric,
cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, allspice, black pepper, green
peppercorns, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, tomato salsa,
balck olives, onions and mushrooms |
Rose
Light & Fruity
Medium Full
Rich & Robust
Late Harvest |
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