Wine & Food Pairing Suggestions

Wine, besides being a tasty treat on its own, can greatly compliment and enhance the flavors in foods. The wine experts at Furlong's Liquor have compiled this helpful reference to provide you with some ideas to round out your food and wine menus.

Looking to try something new? We'd be happy to help with some recommendations. Simply stop by, give us a call at 651-779-7757, or send us an e-mail with your menu and Furlong's will provide you with some great wine selections to add to your table.


Beef
Barbecued
Hamburger
Chop Suey
Kabobs
Meat Loaf
Pot Roast
Short Ribs
Steak
Swiss Steak
Stroganoff
Teriyaki
Corned Beef 
Pinot Noir, Liebfraumilch
Claret, Zinfandel, Beaujolais
Sauvignon Blanc, Liebfraumilch
Claret, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Bardolino
Claret, Burgundy, Beaujolais, Bardolino
Beaujolais, Gamay Noir, German Rhine Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon. Zinfandel, Petit Sirah
Petit Sirah, Zinfandel, Beaujolais, Burgundy, Chianti
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petiit Sirah, Zinfandel, Beaujolais 
Bordeaux, Pinot Noir
Beaujolais, Bardolino
Cote Rotie, Bardolino
Claret, Burgundy, Zinfandel, Chianti
Caviar
Champagne
Cheese
Hard Cheeses
Parmesan, Romano, Cheddar, Cantal

Soft, Sharp and Pungent
Brie, Camembert, Boursault, Coulommiers, Crema Danica
Blue Cheese
Roquefort, Danish Blue, Gorganzola, Stilton
Very Pungent
Limburger, Beer Cheese, Liederkranz, Handcheese
Sharp and Goat 
Chevres, Feta
Fresh and Creamy 
Cottage, Cream, Mozzarella, Ricotta, Gervais
Creamy and Spicy
Boursin 
Bland, Buttery and Mild
Muenster, Fontina, Gouda, Tilsit, Gourmandise, American
Semihard, Mild
Swiss, Gruyers, Monterey Jack, Jarlsburg
Semihard, Sharp
Port Saut, Appenzell
Beaujolais, Liebfraumilch


Red Burgundies, Petit Sirah, Beaujolais, Zinfandel, Chianti, Chablis, Chardonnay, Semillon


Red Burgundies, Petit Sirah, Beaujolais, Gewurztraminer, Sauternes, Port

Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, Gewurztraminer


Bordeaux, Pinot Noir, Bardolino, Beaujolais, Gamay Noir, Liebfraumilch, Riesling, Rose

Beaujolais, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Rose


Beaujolais, Chianti

Bordeaux, Claret, Zinfandel, Beaujolais, Riesling, Chablis, Sauterne, Rose


Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chablis, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Rose
Cabernet Sauvignon, Chianti, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillion, German Rhine wines, Rose
Chicken
a la King
Baked or Roasted
Barbequed
Cacciatore
Curry
Fried
Kiev
Pot Pie
Tarragon
Tetrazzini
Chenin Blanc, Orvieta, Vinho Verde, Pinot Blanc, Chablis
Bordeaux, Pinot Noir,BarbequedGerman Rhine Wines, Riesling
German Rhine Wines, Riesling
Graves, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Gewurztraminer
Zinfandel, Liebfraumilch, Chablis, Pinot Blanc Chardonnay
Beaujolais, Riesling
Zinfandel, Liebfraumilch, Chablis, Pinot Blanc Chardonnay
Liebfraumilch, Chablis, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay
Liebfraumilch, Chablis, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay
Bardolino, Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon, Vinho Verde
Chinese Food
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, German Rhine Wines, Gamay Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rose
Clams
Baked, broiled or fried
Raw or Steamed
Chablis, Chardonnay, Rioja, Verdicchio
Chablis, Chardonnay, White Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc
Crab
Chablis, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, White Bordeaux
Duck
a l'orange
Roast
Wild
Sauternes, Liebfraumilch
Red Burgundies, Petit Sirah, Beaujolais, German Rhine wines
Red Burgundies, Petit Sirah, Beaujolais, Cote Rotie
Eggs
Riesling, Chenin Blanc
Fish/Seafood
Crawfish
Bass
Trout
Flounder
Lobster
Red Snapper
Salmon
Scallops
Shrimp
Tuna Casserole
Tuna Salad
Riesling, Chablis, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay
German Rhine wines, White Burgundies, Chablis, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc
White Burgundies, Chablis, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
White Burgundies, Chablis, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
White Burgundies, Chablis, Chardonnay, Liebfraumilch, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
White Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Bordeaux, Rose, Grenache, Gamay
Chablis, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
White Burgundies, Chablis, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling,
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, German Rhine wines, Chenin Blanc
Chablis, Sauterne, Verdicchio, Orvieta,Vinho Verde
Frankfurters
Chablis, Sauterne, Claret, Burgundy, Rose
Fruits
Citrus
Peaches
Apples
Pears
Strawberries
Sauternes, Barsac
Bordeaux, Chianti
All wines
Bordeaux, Sauternes, Barsac
Champagne
Goose
Red Burgundies, Petit Sirah, Beaujolais, Zinfandel
Lamb
Chops, Crown Roast
Irish Stew
Shish Kabob
Roast leg
Cabernet Sauvignon Barolino, Chianti
Beaujolais, Bardolino, Gamay Beaujolais, Gamay Noir
Pinot Noir, Chablis, Chardonnay, Bardolino
Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
Mexican
Bardolino Chianti
Oysters
Chablis, Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling
Pasta
Cannelloni
Fettuccine
Lasagna
Manicotti
Ravioli
Spaghetti
Chianti, Bardolino
Bardolino, Zinfandel, Beaujolais, Gamay Noir
Beaujolais, Chianti
Bardolino, Zinfandel, Beaujolais, Gamay Noir
Chianti, Bardolino
Chianti, Bardolino
Pheasant
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Sirah, Beaujolais, Zinfandel
Pizza
Liebfraumilch, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Rose
Pork
Chops, Crown Roast
Ham
Roast
Sausage
Barbeque Sparerib
German Rhine Wines, Chablis, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Liebfraumilch, Rioja, Rhine Wine
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Sirah, Beaujolais, Zinfandel, Rotie
Gewurztramiminer, Riesling, Liebfraumilch
German Rhine Wines, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Chardonna
Rabbit
Beaujolais, Bardolino, Orvieta
Salad
Caesar
Chef's Salad
Nicoise
Burgundy, Zinfandel, Claret, Chianti
Grenache Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon, Rose, German Rhine Wines, Beaujolais
Beaujolais, Bardolina, Chablis, Sauterne
Soups
Beef Stew
Chili
Claret, Zinfandel,Chianti
Claret, Zinfandel,Chianti
Turkey
Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Burgundies, Petit Sirah, Beaujolais, Zinfandel, Liebfraumilch
Veal 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Liebfraumilch
Venison 
Red Burgundies, Beaujolais, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon