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Temecula Wine and Food Pairing 101

With such a wide variety of wines produced in Temecula Valley, it is easy to find the right Temecula wine to pair with almost any food.

The main wines produced in Temecula, California are: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel. These are the most popular wines in Temecula Wineries and all pair well with red meat or spicy foods. Zifandel also goes well with bbq. Below is a quick guide on wine pairing to help you select the right wine to go with almost any meal.

Zifandel: Red Meat, Grilled Meat, or Barbeque

Cabernet Sauvignon: Red Meat or Grilled meat

Syrah: Red Meat, Grilled Meat

Chardonnay: Chicken, Game Birds, Pork, Veal

Pinot Noir: Chicken, Game Birds, Pork, Veal

Merlot: Chicken, Game Birds, Pork, Veal

Riesling: Salads, Vegetables, Fish

Sauvignon Blanc: Salads, Vegetables, Fish

Temecula Valley Grapes

A variety of grapes have been successfully grown in Temecula, CA. Learn more about Temecula Valley Grapes.

Wine Pairing

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Wine Tasting Prices

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