Friendly Pairings
From beginner to sommelier, many appreciate the wonderful, uniquely crafted and cared for wines of the world. When paired mindfully, wine can transform a dining experience and elevate it to the next level. The general rule of thumb for wine pairing is that reds pair best with red meat and whites pair best white meat ex. chicken or seafood.
When choosing a pairing, you will want to match the wine to the most prominent aspect of the meal. This means that even though chicken is most often paired with white wine, you might also benefit from pairing with a red. For example; If the chicken is served with an earthier sauce or seasoning, it's going to be richer. For this, you might want to lean into a red wine. A fair amount of wine connoisseurs recommend pairing wine with the sauce of the dish instead of the meat because there is a chance that the sauce can be more of the focus in terms of flavors.
At The Porch Restaurant, we have found an overwhelming response and appreciation for the wine list that has been curated, as it is verse and has something for everyone. A few popular choices include the Textbook, Cabernet Sauvignon of Napa Valley, California and the Slingshot, Cabernet Sauvignon of North Coast, California - These pair excellent with the filet mignon or the ribeye. Next, we have the Villa Maria, Sauvignon Blanc of Marlborough, New Zealand, this wine pairs well with all greens, from our delicious brussels to any of the incredible salads, more specific - The Harvest Salad. With over 76 bottles to choose from, there is most definitely something for everything on the menu with this wine selection.
Its staple to know, red wines have more bitterness, white and rosé wines have more acidity and sweet wines have mostly sweet notes. Here are some more recommendations when pairing wine: Chardonnay with fish, Cabernet with red meat, Pinot Noir with earthy flavors, Pinot Grigio with seafood, Rosé with cheesy dishes, Riesling with sweet or spicy flavors.
Above all, choose a wine you love. If you usually don’t enjoy red wines, then it's important that you keep that in mind. Follow your heart, start where you are comfortable and branch out from there.
