| Grape
Variety |
Characteristics |
Food
Match |
Alternative |
Bordailles |
Sauvignon
Blanc
Semillon
|
Dry, medium
body; citrus
& herbal notes;
medium oak
|
Fish
Turkey
Shell Fish
|
Fume Blanc
Sauvignon
Blanc
Brise de Mers
|
| Bourgeron |
Chardonnay
|
Crisp, elegant
aromas of
apples & pears;
Buttery taste
|
Shell Fish
Chicken Kiev
Pork
Soft Cheese
|
Chardonnay
|
| Brise De Mers
|
Sauvignon
Blanc
Semillon
|
Subtle, earthy aromas; Soft,
smooth flavors
|
Chicken
Pasta
Cheese
|
Sauvignon
Blanc
White Bordailles Fume Blanc
|
| California
White |
Blended
|
Crisp, light
and refreshing
|
Casual meals
Picnics
BBQ
|
French
Colombard
Chamblaise
|
| Chamblaise
|
French
Colombard
Chenin Blanc
|
Easy drinking
Soft with a
fruity aroma
|
Cold Chicken
Pasta Salad
Crab
Oysters
|
Ruisseau Blanc
California White
White
Bourgeron
|
| Chardonnay
|
Chardonnay
|
Clean and
crisp;
Toasted oak flavors; Hint of apples & pears
|
Fish
Pork
Poultry
Soft Cheese
|
Ruisseau Blanc
California White
White
Bourgeron
|
| Chardonnay /
Semillon |
Blend of
Chardonnay
and Semillon
|
A delicious
buttery textured
wine; Hints of
honey & oak
|
Fish
Pork
Poultry
Soft Cheese
|
Chardonnay
Ruisseau Blanc
White
Bourgeron
|
| Chenin
Blanc |
Chenin Blanc
|
Crisp, fruity, floral;
Good acidity; Medium body
|
Chicken
Seafood
Cajun
Light Cream Dishes
Veal
|
California White
French
Colombard
|
| French Colombard
|
French
Colombard
|
Light, dry, floral;
Notes of honey
and fruit
|
Seafood
Chicken
|
California White
Chenin Blanc
|
| Fume
Blanc |
Sauvignon
Blanc
Semillon
|
Smokey; Dry,
lightly oaked;
Soft, herbal bouquet
|
Grilled Chicken
Grilled Fish
Shrimp
Soft Cheese
|
Sauvignon
Blanc
White
Bordailles
|
| Gewurztraminer
|
Gewurztraminer
|
Aromatic, rich
tropical fruit;
Medium to full
bodied; Full of
character
|
Spicy foods
Curry dishes
|
Musette
|
| Johannesberg
Riesling (aka
Jo Riesling) |
Johannesberg
Riesling
|
Floral nose;
Keen acidity;
Hints of peach
& apricot
|
Chinese Food
Pork
Smoked Salmon
|
Piesporter
Niersteiner
Liebfraumilch
Musette
|
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Liebfraumilch
|
Riesling
Silvaner
Muller-Thurgall
|
Light, fruity,
delicate; Sweet or
dry; Light bodied
|
Pork
Turkey
Veal
|
Piesporter
Musette
Buersteuber
|
| Musette
|
Riesling
|
Aromatic;
German-style;
Soft and spicy
|
Light meals
Seafood
|
Piesporter
Jo Riesling
Liebfraumilch
|
| Niersteiner
|
Riesling
|
Soft, crisp, dry;
Hint of fruit;
Light bodied
|
Light meals
|
Piesporter
Jo Riesling
Liebfraumilch
Musette
|
| Piesporter |
Riesling
|
Light, round wine;
Soft honeyed fruit
|
Sole
Roast Pork
Veal
Turkey
|
Jo Riesling
Liebfraumilch
Musette
|
| Pinot Blanc
|
Pinot Blanc
|
Piercing aroma;
Full bodied
|
Fowl
Pork
Veal
|
Pinot Grigio
|
| Pinot
Grigio |
Pinot Grigio
|
Soft, gently perfumed;
Somewhat acidic
|
Seafood
Shell Fish
Chicken
|
Pinot Blanc
|
| Ruisseau Blanc |
Chardonnay
|
Medium body;
Clean flavor;
Good acidity;
Subtle Fruitness
|
Mild Cheese Shell Fish Poultry
Pork
|
Chardonnay
White
Bourgeron
|
| Sauvignon Blanc |
Sauvignon
Blanc
|
Grassy, herbal
aromas;
Medium body
|
Poultry
Fish
Shell Fish
Tomato
& Basil
|
Fume Blanc
Brise de Mers
|
| Soave |
Terbbiano
Garganega
Chardonnay
Pinot Blanc
|
Light, fresh;
Good acidity;
Lemon rind
finish
|
Fish
Cottage Cheese
Pasta Salad
Spinach Salad
|
Ruisseau Blanc
|
| Verdicchio |
Verdicchio
|
Delicate aroma;
Clean, crisp;
Hint of fruit
& almonds
|
Pesto
Cream Cheeses
Marinara
|
Ruisseau Blanc
|
| Zinfandel Blush |
Zinfandel
|
Light, spicy
|
Poached Fish
Chicken
Salads
|
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