Wine Pairings
Wine can be intimidating. Achieving the perfect wine and food pairing can be a headache in the making; We'll be taking the difficulty out of the equation and give you some pointers so you can easily do it at home, or when you're handed the wine menu at a restaurant.
CHARDONNAY
The acidity in white wine enhances its refreshing, crisp qualities, making white a go-to in the warmer weather. Our unoaked chardonnay has a lighter, fresher taste which pairs it well with:
- Shellfish - Fresh seafood dishes can’t go wrong with a bottle of lightly oaked Chardonnay.
- Light fish dishes, such seared white fish with rice
- Sushi, Thai, Korean, think take out.
- Vegetables & salads - chicken salad is a great pairing.
- Cheeses - Soft cheeses like Brie, Camembert, Mozzarella and Ricotta.
- Charcuterie board - olives, different cured meats & cheeses
ROSÉ of pinot noir
Another classic for warm-weather drinking: Rosé. With characteristics of both red and white wines, Rosé is an incredibly versatile wine that shouldn't be reserved exclusively for the summer months. Refreshing choice that pairs well with seasonal foods and celebrates the sun with notes of red berries, flowers, and citrus.
- Chicken - pairs very well with a thyme-roasted, or BBQ chicken
- Cheese - pretty easy pair, just avoid anything too strong or funky.
- Salmon, the perfect combo
- Pasta - goes great with a green pesto and tomato-based sauces.
- Pizza - delicious with a lighter veggie pizza.
RÔTIE SYRAH/VIOGNIER
For meatier, smokier dishes (this is for all you smoke masters and mistresses out there), Rôtie is a slam dunk. Its characteristic blue and black fruit, black olive and tobacco notes make savory brisket, smoky pulled pork and spice-rubbed steaks shine.
- Grilled meat - roasted lamb, hamburgers, steak, ribs, and brisket.
- Pizza - the best pizza with Syrah is pepperoni pizza.
- Bean or lentil base dishes.
- Cheeses - savory cheeses like smoked gouda, aged cheddar and Parmigiano-Reggio, and even a slaty blue cheese!
- Desserts - a classic pairing is a dark chocolate cake, but it goes well with any dark chocolate dessert.
La Cruz 'Pinot Noir'
La Cruz 'Pinot Noir' is of a light body and has a mouthwatering acidity, as well as fruity and earthy flavors that combine nicely with turkey, dark chicken, pork and salmon. Pinot Noir, with its suave and smooth profile, is the optimal pairing for food.
- Roasted Turkey- light or dark turkey meat are equally delicious with Pinot Noir
- BBQ pork ribs- wine’s acidity balances the rich meat
- Anything Mushroom- bright fruit flavors lift the earthy flavors in mushrooms
- Pepperoni Pizza- tomato sauce and pepperoni enhance the fruity plum and berry notes
- Lamb chops- lamb meat is balanced by the Pinot’s acidity