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Light Whites
Pinot Grigio/Trebbiano

 

Good






Bad
St. Nectaire





Most cheeses & nuts
Chicken Breast Meat.

Chicken Dark Meat, Turkey, Duck, Game, Veal, Lamb, Beef
Squid, Light Fish, Shrimp, Crab, Lobster



Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish
Lemon, Grapefruit, Eggplant



Sweet Ripe Fruits, Sweet Potato, Avocado
Basil, Parsley, Dill, Tarragon, Ginger, Mild Mustard



Cinnamon, Cumin, Clove
Light White Cream Sauce, Sushi





Curries, Chocolate
Sauvignon BlancGood




Bad
Chevre, pine nuts, pistachio, almond, toasted sesame.


Brie, Blue
Chicken, Turkey, Thai Food, Ham.


Red Meat, Pate, Bacon
Mahi-Mahi, Sole, Shrimp, Squid, Seafood Salad, Shellfish, Sushi

Fresh Salmon
Tomato, Asparagus, Red & Yellow Bell Pepper, Wild Mushrooms, Eggplant

Sweet Potato, Avocado
Lemon, Thyme, Dill, Basil, Tarragon, Ginger, Mustard, Sesame, Mild Curry, Nutmeg

Cinnamon, Cumin, Clove
Pesto, Salsa, Cream/Hollandaise/Mayonnaise Sauces

Curries, Chocolate
ChardonnayGood







Bad
Asiago, Jarlsburg, Mozzarella, hazelnuts, pecans.




Very ripe cheese, blue
Prosciutto, Chicken, Pork Loin, Game Birds, Veal, Honey Baked Ham.

Lamb, Smoked Meats
Salmon, Scallops, Tuna, Crab, Lobster

Raw Oysters, Sole
Shitake Mushrooms, Potato, Avocado, Mango, Orange & Lemon Zest

Asparagus, Tomato
Tarragon, Thyme, Sesame, Rosemary

Basil, Dill, Mint, Fennel
Pasta, White Beans, Risotto

Tomato Sauce, Salsa
ViognierGood



Bad
Gouda, Jarlsburg, young chevre.


Cheddar, peanuts
Smoked Fowl, Pork Loin, Goose.

Beef, Lamb
Smoked Oysters, Crab, Ceviche

Salmon, Raw Oysters
Heart Of Palm, Citrus, Sweet Pepper, Artichoke

Broccoli, Cherries, Raw Garlic
Ginger, Mustard, Dill, Mild Curry, Peppercorns, Saffron

Basil, Mint
Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Carrot Soup

Rich Cream Sauces
Riesling (R.S.)Good




Bad
Almonds, Swiss, gouda.


Cheddar, Feta, Brie
Pork, Ham, Turkey, Smoked Meat, Goose, Duck, Pate.

Beef, Lamb
Crab, Smoked Oysters, Scallops, Fish in cream sauce

Salmon, Sushi
Pear, Apple, Melon, Avocado

Spinach, Potato
Mint, Curry, Ginger

Sage, Mustard, Oregano
Fruit Desserts, Thai, Curries, Puddings

Brown Sauces, Caviar
Sparkling (Champagne)Good




Bad
Roasted Nuts, Salty Cheeses (Parmesan).

Very Ripe Cheese, Blue
Baked Ham, Bacon, Chicken, Turkey, Pate.

Red Meats, Venison
Sushi, Raw Oysters

Smoked Salmon, Caviar
Strawberries, Fruits, Light Mushrooms

Asparagus, Tomato
Thyme, Sesame, Rosemary

Basil, Dill, Mint, Fennel
Deep Fried Foods, Soups, Asian

Cocktail Sauce, Heavy Cream
Gewurz-TraminerGood






Bad
Munster, Roquefort, Pungent Cheeses.



Mild Cheddar, Brie
Turkey, Foie Gras, Pate, Roasted Chicken, Smoked Sausage, Ham.

Beef, Lamb
Smoked Salmon, Trout, Spicy Tuna Roll

Salmon
Roasted Red Peppers, Onions, Pears, Apples, Lychee, Edible Flowers

Spinach, Potato
Mint, Curry, Ginger, Cayenne Pepper, White Pepper

Sage, Mustard, Oregano
"Pacific Rim" Food, Puddings

Brown Sauces, Caviar
Light Reds
Beaujolas, Dolcetto, Valpolicella, Bardolino
Good




Bad
Mild Cheddar, Cashews, Macadamia.


Feta, Roquefort
Cold Cuts, Pork Chops, Grilled Chicken, Sausage.

Bacon
Seafood Soup or Stew, Tuna

Raw Oysters, Sole
Tomatoes & Red Sauce

Apples, Lime, Broccoli, Melon
Basil, Oregano, Thyme, Summer Savory, Mustard

Dill, Tarragon, Cilantro
Quiche

Dessert, Melon
Medium body Reds
Pinot Noir, Barbera, Chianti, Classico
Good



Bad
Hazelnuts, Aged Chevre, Gruyere, Port Salut.

Feta, Roquefort
Lamb, Sausage, Duck, Rabbit, Game, Salami

Bacon
Salmon, Tuna, Swordfish, Red Mullet

Raw Oysters, Sole
All Mushrooms, Figs, Dried Fruits, Grilled Veggies

Broccoli, Melon
Nutmeg, Cinnamon, Mace

Dill, Tarragon


Merlot
Pomeral, Fronsac, St. Emilion
Good


Bad
Most Cheeses, Walnuts.

Stilton
Lamb, Pork, Rabbit, Grilled Duck

Very Fatty Meats
Swordfish, Tuna

Abalone, Raw Oysters
Plums, Sun Dried Cherries

Citrus
Mint, Bayleaf

Cilantro, Chili's
Italian Meat Dishes

Sushi
Zinfandel (Red)Good




Bad
Huntsman, Triple Creme, Aged Cheese, Walnuts, Pecans.

Swiss, Edam
Pork, Spicy Sausage, Beef, Turkey w/spicy stuffing

White Sausages
Blackened Fish

Crab, Trout
Tomatoes, Red Sauce, Fra Diavalo, Eggplant, Green Peppers, Olives, Carrots, Mushrooms

Apple, Lime
Sage, Red, White, & Black Pepper, Mustard, Rosemary, Oregano, Fennel

Cilantro
Pizza, Cassoulet, BBQ Sauce, Chili Con Carne, Teriyaki

Sweet Deserts
Cabernet Sauvignon
Margaux, St. Julian, Pauillac, St. Estephe
Good




Bad
Aged Hard Cheeses, Pecan, Walnuts.

Swiss, Smoked Gouda
Venison, Beef, Lamb, Fatty Meats & Sausages, Grilled Duck (rare), Kangaroo

Turkey, Chicken
Swordfish, Tuna

Sole, Muscles
Caramelized Veggies, Dried Cherries, Black Currants, Wild Mushrooms

Apricot, Lemon
Mint, Rosemary, Juniper, Tarragon

Cumin, Cilantro
Wild Rice, Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Egg, Sweet Deserts, Tomato or Orange Sauce
Syrah
Shiraz, Hermitage, Cotie Rotie
Good




Bad
Ripe or Hard Cheeses, Pecans, Walnuts, Brazil, Hazelnut.

Swiss, Gouda
Venison, Beef, Fatty Meats, Liver, Grilled Duck, Kangaroo

Turkey, Chicken
Swordfish & Tuna (only if served with a heavy or rich brown sauce)

All Other Fish
Plum, Orange, Sweet Onions, Tomato, Morel & Shitake Mushrooms

All Citrus
Rosemary, Basil, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Clove, Cayenne, Ground Fennel

Cumin, Cilantro
Wild Rice, Semi-Sweet Chocolate

Sweet Deserts, Tomato/Orange Sauce
Big Reds
Nebbiolo, Barbaresco, Barolo, Brunello
Good



Bad
Hard Cheeses, Pecans, Walnuts, Brazil, Hazelnut.

Soft Cheese
Roast Game, Beef, Steaks, Game Stews, Grilled Duck (rare)

Sweet Breads


Not Recommended!!
Black Currants, Wild Mushrooms, Truffles

All Citrus
Rosemary, Juniper, Tarragon, Nutmeg, Ground Fennel

Cumin, Cilantro
Rich Meat Stews

Sweet or Fruit Desserts