What meat goes with cabernet sauvignon?
The classic pairing with Cabernet is lamb, but it goes well with almost any meat—beef, pork, venison, even rabbit.
What red wine goes with roast chicken?
For the red-wine drinker, we’d suggest an elegant Pinot Noir (so go French rather than American) or top-rated Cru Beaujolais. The French have a word for how nice Beaujolais feels going down the throat, gouleyant … a lot like the pleasure of eating roast chicken.
Is Merlot good with chicken?
In general Merlot pairs well with chicken and other light meats as well as lightly-spiced dark meats. With medium tannin and not too much acidity you’ll find Merlot pairs well with many foods. Juicy, cooler-climate Merlot wines pair well with roasted vegetables.
Which is better merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon?
Cabernet Sauvignon is very rich and robust, while Merlot is a bit more delicate, and serves up a slightly fruitier flavor. And while both wines are considered “dry”, Merlot tends to be balanced towards a slightly sweeter flavor profile, making it easier to drink.
Does GAVI go with chicken?
Best wine to serve with chicken risotto – gavi (white)
Gavi comes from the heart of Italian risotto country, Piedmont, and works well with a lighter rice dish. Expect flavours of pear, almond and stone fruit from the wine.
Does Pinot Grigio go with chicken?
Pinot gris and pinot grigio are the same thing. (Gris is French for “gray,” while grigio is “gray” in Italian.) Some people knock the simplicity of PG, but it’s a great, cheap, do-it-all wine pairing for white-meat dishes—from spicy chicken tacos to casseroles and Asian-inspired chicken dishes.
What wine goes with BBQ chicken?
If your chicken is brushed with a sticky barbecue sauce, go for fruity, low-tannin reds, like Zinfandel or Primitivo (Italy’s version of Zinfandel). These wines have deep berry flavors and an almost sweet fruit quality that’s great with these sauces.