Red Wine is generally a good match with Red Meat; but this is a simplified view. Just as there are many wines, there are many wine and food pairings. The table below displays common red wines and the food with which they match.


Wine Food Match
Shiraz (Regions: Barossa Valley, Mclaren Vale, Coonawarra)
BBQ meats (spicy sausages, ribs, brisket)
Beefy Stews
Grilled or Roast Beef
Gamey Meats (Kangaroo/Venison, etc)
Strong Hard Cheeses (cheddar, mellow blue)
Cabernet Sauvignon (Regions: Barossa Valley, Coonawarra, Margaret River, Clare Valley)
Pork/Veal
Chicken/Turkey/Other Poultry
Lamb/Grilled Meats
Beef/Gamey Meats
Strong Cheese/Pasta (Tomato based sauce)
Merlot (Regions: New Zealand, Margaret River, The Riverina, Central Ranges)
Pizza/Pasta(tomato based sauce)
Burgers/Seared Chicken
Spicy Rice Dishes/Braised ribs
Lamb/Veal
Pork/Poultry
Pinot Noir (Regions: Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, Yarra Valley, Tasmania)
Cold Meats/Light Creamy Sauces
Roast Chicken/Rare Steak/Risotto
Brie/Glazed Ham
Feathered Game (Partridge/Pheasant)
Chargrilled Steak/Venison
Rosé and Sweet Reds (Regions: Yarra Valley, France, Barossa Valley, Adelaide Hills)
Light Pasta/Light Salad
Mild Curries
Desserts
Ham/antépasto
Fish/Camembert or Brie/Rare Lamb and Game Meats