What wine goes best with steak?

The best wine with steak is typically a full-bodied red wine with high tannins — Cabernet Sauvignon is the classic choice, but Malbec, Merlot, Syrah/Shiraz, and Barolo are all excellent. The tannins in these wines cut through the fat in the steak and create a complementary balance. For a specific guide, see our wine and steak pairing guide.

What wine pairs with seafood?

White wines are the classic pairing for most seafood — Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay (unoaked), and Albariño all pair well. For richer seafood like lobster or salmon, a lightly oaked Chardonnay or Pinot Noir works beautifully. Florida seafood like grouper pairs particularly well with crisp whites or light reds.

What wine goes with cheese?

Wine and cheese pairings depend on the type of cheese. Aged hard cheeses like Parmesan pair with full-bodied reds. Soft cheeses like Brie pair with Champagne or Chardonnay. Goat cheese pairs with Sauvignon Blanc. Blue cheeses pair with Sauternes or Port. The key principle: match intensity — delicate cheeses with lighter wines, bold cheeses with fuller wines.

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Why Food and Wine Pairing Matters

A well-matched wine doesn't just accompany food — it transforms it. The right pairing amplifies the flavors in both the wine and the dish, creating a combined experience that neither delivers alone. The wrong pairing can make even a great wine taste harsh or flat. These guides are designed to take the guesswork out of the process — so every meal is better.

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Food	Best Wine Match	Why It Works	Available On Our Tap Wall?
Ribeye steak	Napa Cabernet Sauvignon	Tannins cut through fat, amplify umami	✓ Yes
Filet mignon	Pinot Noir (Burgundy)	Delicate beef needs elegant wine	✓ Yes
Grilled salmon	Pinot Noir or oaked Chardonnay	Rich fish, medium-body wines balance well	✓ Yes
Florida grouper	Sauvignon Blanc or unoaked Chardonnay	Crisp acidity complements delicate white fish	✓ Yes
Lobster	White Burgundy (Chardonnay)	Buttery richness matches luxurious shellfish	✓ Yes
Pasta Bolognese	Chianti Classico (Sangiovese)	Italian food + Italian wine — regional harmony	✓ Yes
Pasta Alfredo	Lightly oaked Chardonnay	Cream sauce needs richness, not tannin	✓ Yes
Aged cheddar	Cabernet Sauvignon	Bold cheese, bold wine — intensity match	✓ Yes
Soft Brie	Champagne or Chardonnay	Acidity cuts through richness of soft cheese	✓ Yes
Dark chocolate	Tawny Port or Zinfandel	Sweet wine + bitter chocolate = balance	✓ Yes

Food

Best Wine Match

Why It Works

Available On Our Tap Wall?

Ribeye steak

Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Tannins cut through fat, amplify umami

✓ Yes

Filet mignon

Pinot Noir (Burgundy)

Delicate beef needs elegant wine

✓ Yes

Grilled salmon

Pinot Noir or oaked Chardonnay

Rich fish, medium-body wines balance well

✓ Yes

Florida grouper

Sauvignon Blanc or unoaked Chardonnay

Crisp acidity complements delicate white fish

✓ Yes

Lobster

White Burgundy (Chardonnay)

Buttery richness matches luxurious shellfish

✓ Yes

Pasta Bolognese

Chianti Classico (Sangiovese)

Italian food + Italian wine — regional harmony

✓ Yes

Pasta Alfredo

Lightly oaked Chardonnay

Cream sauce needs richness, not tannin

✓ Yes

Aged cheddar

Cabernet Sauvignon

Bold cheese, bold wine — intensity match

✓ Yes

Soft Brie

Champagne or Chardonnay

Acidity cuts through richness of soft cheese

✓ Yes

Dark chocolate

Tawny Port or Zinfandel

Sweet wine + bitter chocolate = balance

✓ Yes

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