Wine without the stiff collar
Pair wine by weight, flavor, and sauce.
You do not need perfect rules. You need a handful of reliable moves.
Quick pairing map
| Food | Look for | Try |
|---|---|---|
| Steak and burgers | Tannin, body, dark fruit | Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Malbec |
| Roast chicken | Medium body, gentle oak, freshness | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Chenin Blanc |
| Seafood | High acidity, citrus, low tannin | Sauvignon Blanc, Albarino, Champagne |
| Tomato pasta | Acidity and savory red fruit | Sangiovese, Barbera, Chianti |
| Creamy pasta | Body plus freshness | Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, sparkling wine |
| Spicy food | Lower alcohol, fruit, touch of sweetness | Riesling, Gewurztraminer, off-dry rose |
| Cheese | Match intensity and salt | Sparkling wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Port, Sauternes |
| Chocolate dessert | Wine sweeter than dessert | Port, Banyuls, late-harvest red |
Easy rule
The sauce often matters more than the protein.
Chicken with lemon wants a different bottle than chicken in cream sauce. Fish with salsa wants a different bottle than fish with butter. Start with the dominant flavor on the plate.
Drink responsibly
Got Any Grapes is for adults of legal drinking age. Do not drink underage, do not drink and drive, and follow all alcohol laws, health guidance, shipping rules, and serving rules that apply where you live.