The Insta-somm Pairing System
These Dishes and Varietals have been matched using the Insta-Somm system and pre-approved by the Wine PhD!
Pairing List
| Dish | Wine Pairing | Wine Varietal Suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Bagles and Lox | G1,G2 | Sparkling Wine,Dry Chenin Blanc,Riesling |
| Quiche Lorraine | G1,G2,Y2 | Sparkling Wine,Chardonnay, California |
| Eggs Benedict | G1,G2,Y3 | Sparkling Wine,Chardonnay, California |
| Shrimp Cocktail | G1,G2 | Sparkling Wine,Dry Chenin Blanc,Riesling,Rosé |
| Corn Chowder | G1,G2,Y2 | Pinot Blanc,Vermentino,Chardonnay, California,Viognier |
| Clam Chowder | G1,G2,Y2 | Pinot Blanc,Vermentino,Chardonnay, California,Viognier |
| Fish Chowder | G1,G2,Y2 | Pinot Blanc,Vermentino,Chardonnay, California,Viognier |
| Cioppino | G1,G2,R2 | Pinot Blanc,Vermentino,Arneis,Barbera |
| Sushi/Sashimi | G1,G2 | Sparkling Wine,Dry Chenin Blanc,Riesling |
| Beet and Goat Cheese Salad | G1,R2 | Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc,Pinot Noir, California,Gamay |
| Artichoke Dip | G1,G2 | Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc,Gruner Veltliner |
| Potato Chips | G1 | Sparkling Wine |
| Corn Chips | G1,G2 | Sparkling Wine |
| Popcorn | G1,G2 | Sparkling Wine |
| Raw Oyster with Mionette | G1 | Muscadet,Sparkling Wine,Sancerre |
| Arugula, Beef, Blue Cheese Salad | R1,R2 | Barbera,Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Tuna Crudo | G1,G2 | Sparkling Wine,Dry Chenin Blanc,Riesling,Rosé |
| Caesar Salad | G1,G2,Y2 | Albarino,Chardonnay,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| White Pizza | G1,G2,Y2 | Vernaccia,Vermentino,Verdicchio,Pinot Bianco |
| Red Pizza | G1,G2,R1,R2 | Vernaccia,Vermentino,Barbera,Verdicchio,Sangiovese |
| Chicken Piccata | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Shrimp Gumbo | G1,G2 | Sparkling Wine,Cinsault Rosé |
| Smoked Fish Platter | G1,G2 | Sparkling Wine,Dry Chenin Blanc,Riesling |
| Pear and Blue Cheese Salad | G2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Riesling |
| Asian Stir-fry - vegetable | G1,G2,G3,O3 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Gruner Veltliner,Gewurztraminer,Riesling |
| Asian Seafood Stir-fry | G1,G2,G3,O3,R2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Gruner Veltliner,Gewurztraminer,Riesling |
| Asian Pork or Chicken Stir-fry | G1,G2,G3,O3,R2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Gruner Veltliner,Gewurztraminer,Riesling |
| Barbeque Chicken | G2,G3,R2 | Zinfandel,Riesling |
| Indian Curry | G3,O3,R2 | Garnacha,Gewurztraminer,Riesling |
| Carrot Ginger Soup | G2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Gruner Veltliner,Riesling |
| Baked Ham | G2,G3,O3,R2 | Pinot Noir, California,Gewurztraminer,Riesling |
| Lobster Roll | Y2,Y3 | Gruner Veltliner,Chardonnay, California,Viognier |
| Green Salad with herbal vinaigrette | G1 | Loire Valley Sauvignon Blanc,Gruner Veltliner,Verdicchio |
| Chicken Paprikash | Y2,Y3 | Chardonnay, California,Viognier |
| Tacos - Fish | Y2,Y3 | Chardonnay, California,Viognier |
| Risotto - chicken or vegetable | G1,G2,Y2 | Pinot Blanc,Chardonnay, California,Verdicchio,Fiano |
| Risotto - seafood | G1,G2,Y2,R2 | Pinot Blanc,Vermentino,Chardonnay, California,Pinot Noir, California,Fiano |
| Spaghetti and Meatballs | R1,R2 | Barbera,Barolo,Brunello,Barbaresco,Sangiovese |
| Lasagna | R1,R2 | Barbera,Barolo,Brunello,Barbaresco,Sangiovese |
| Fettucine Alfredo | G1,G2,Y1,Y2 | Vernaccia,Vermentino,Arneis,Grechetto |
| Pesto Pasta | G1,G2 | Vernaccia,Vermentino,Arneis,Grechetto |
| Tacos - Pork | G2,O2 | New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc,Riesling,Torrontes |
| Tacos - Fish | G2 | New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc,Riesling,Torrontes |
| Tacos - Beef or Lamb | O2,R2 | Pinot Noir, California,Gamay,Garnacha,Montepulciano |
| Carne Asada | O2,R2 | Pinot Noir, California,Garnacha,Gamay,Montepulciano |
| Roast Chicken with herbs | G1,G2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Riesling,Arneis,Verdicchio |
| Roasted Root Vegetables | G2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Gruner Veltliner,Riesling,Torrontes |
| Roast Pork with Apples | G2,O2 | Riesling,Gamay,Fruity Rosé |
| Roast Pork with Mustard Sauce | G2,R2 | Pinot Noir, California,Merlot,Riesling |
| Mushroom Tart | G2,R2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Pinot Noir, California,Rosé ,Gamay |
| Beef or Lamb Stew | R1,R2 | Syrah,Tempranillo,Bordeaux,Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Roast Leg of Lamb | R1,R2 | Pinot Noir, California,Tempranillo,Bordeaux |
| Burger and Fries | R1,R2 | Tempranillo,Australian Shiraz,Malbec,Merlot,Zinfandel,Oregon Pinot Noir,California Pinot Noir,Barbera,Bordeaux,Barolo,Cabernet Sauvignon,Meritage blend |
| Grilled Steak with Chimichurri sauce | G2,R1,R2 | Cabernet Franc,Carmenere |
| Risotto with Mushrooms | G2,Y2,R2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Chardonnay, California,Pinot Noir, California,Corvina,Rhondinella |
| Grilled Salmon | G2,R2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Oregon Pinot Noir,Riesling |
| Minnestrone Soup | G1,G2,R1 | Vernaccia,Cabernet Franc,Corvina,Rosé ,Arneis |
| Chicken Cacciatore | G2,R1,R2 | Vermentino,Cabernet Franc,Arneis,Barbera,Pinot Bianco |
| Eggplant Parmesan | R1,R2 | Barbera,Barbaresco,Sangiovese |
| Pasta Boglonese | R1,R2 | Barbera,Barolo,Brunello,Barbaresco |
| Paella - pork and chicken | G2,R2 | Godello,Garnacha - Spain,Rosé ,Viura,Torrontes,Fiano |
| Paella - seafood | G2,R2 | Godello,Garnacha - Spain,Rosé ,Viura,Torrontes,Fiano |
| Coq au Vin (Chicken) | G1,R1,R2 | Pinot Noir, California,Syrah,Zinfandel,Cotes du Rhone,Burgundy |
| Duck Breast with Boysenberry sauce | R2 | Merlot |
| Duck Breast with Pomegranate | R2 | Merlot |
| Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese | R1,R2 | Australian Shiraz,Cabernet,Zinfandel |
| Prime Rib with Yorkshire Pudding | R1,R2 | Cabernet,Barbera,Bordeaux,Barolo,Brunello,Barbaresco |
| Caprese Salad | G1 | Vernaccia,Arneis |
| Lentil Soup | G1,G2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Gruner Veltliner,Cabernet Franc |
| Cassoulet | R1,R2 | Malbec,Zinfandel,Bordeaux |
| Baked Haddock | G1,G2 | Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Crème Brûlée | B3,B4 | Vin Jaune (Jura),Sauternes,Tokaji Aszu |
| Key Lime Pie | B3,B4 | Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc,Quarts de Chaume |
| Fruit Tarts | B3,B4 | Passito di Pantilleria,Vin Santo del Chianti Classico,Muscat de Rivesaltes |
| Biscotti | B4 | Vin Santo del Chianti Classico |
| Apple Pie | B3,B4 | German and Austrian Ice Wine |
| Strawberry Shortcake | O3,O4,B3,B4 | Bugey Cerdon,Brachetto |
| Cheese Plate | O3,O4,B3,B4 | Gewurztraminer,Vin Jaune (Jura),Sherry,Amontillado,Oloroso |
| Chocolate Mousse Cake | B3,B4 | Madeira,Bual,Malmsey ,Tawny Port |
| Chinese Take-out (fried rice) | G2,G3,R2 | Gewurztraminer,Riesling,Gamay,Fruity Rosé |
| Fried Chicken | G1,G2,G3 | Sparkling Wine,Dry Chenin Blanc,Riesling |
| Indian Curry | G2,G3,R2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Gewurztraminer,Riesling,Gamay |
| Thai Take-out (Pad Thai) | G2,G3,O2 | Pinot Blanc,Gewurztraminer,Chenin Blanc (off-dry),Riesling,Pinot Gris |
| Charcuterie | G2,G3,O3,B2 | Chenin Blanc (off-dry),Bugey Cerdon,Sherry,Riesling |
| Antipasto | G1,G2 | Vernaccia,Arneis,Verdicchio |
| MacDonald's Big Mac | R1,R2 | Barbera,Cabernet Sauvignon,Carmenere |
| Braised Short Ribs | R1,R2 | Malbec,Barbera,Barolo,Brunello,Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Catfish Picatta | G1,G2 | Sancerre,Dry Riesling,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris |
| Seared Cod | G1,G2 | Sancerre,Riesling,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Salmon with Basil Sauce | G1,G2 | Dry Riesling,Vermentino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris |
| Chicken with Roasted Garlic Sauce | G1,G2 | Sancerre,Dry Riesling,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris |
| Hanger Steak | R1,R2 | Tempranillo,Nebbiolo,Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Ricotta Ravioli | G2,Y2 | Pinot Blanc,Vermentino,Chardonnay, California |
| Burger with Cheddar or Blue Cheese | R1,R2 | California Pinot Noir,Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot |
| Filet Mignon | R1,R2 | Rioja Tempranillo,Malbec,Nebbiolo,Bordeaux,Barolo,Cabernet Sauvignon,Merlot |
| Haddock, Cornbread Crusted | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay, California |
| Haddock, Cajun | G2,Y2,O2 | New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc,German Riesling,Garnacha |
| Crab Stuffed Haddock | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| Shrimp Scampi | G1,Y1,Y2 | Vernaccia,Chardonnay |
| Buffalo Chicken Dip | O2 | Riesling |
| Crab Cakes | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| Crispy Calamari | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Chicken Wings | G2,O2 | Riesling,Chenin Blanc (off-dry),Rosé |
| Spinach & Artichoke Dip | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| General Tso Cauliflower | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Cheesesteak Spring Rolls | R2 | Australian Shiraz,Merlot,Tempranillo,Zinfandel,Oregon Pinot Noir,California Pinot Noir,Barbera |
| Firecracker Shrimp | G1,G2,O2 | Albarino,Riesling,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| House Salad | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Chopped Salad | Y2,O2 | Riesling,Chenin Blanc (off-dry),Chardonnay |
| Southwest Chicken Salad | O2 | Riesling |
| Ahi Tuna | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| General Tso Bowl | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Roasted Vegetable Bowl | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Crispy Fish Sandwich | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| Veggie Burger | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| California Chicken Sandwich | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| Short Rib Grilled Cheese | R1,R2 | Tempranillo,Australian Shiraz,Malbec,Zinfandel,Oregon Pinot Noir,California Pinot Noir,Barbera,Bordeaux,Barolo,Cabernet Sauvignon,Meritage blend,Merlot |
| Mediterranean Chicken Risotto | G1,G2,Y1,Y2 | Albarino,Chardonnay,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Pappardelle Bolognese | R1 | Malbec,Bordeaux,Barolo,Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Chicken Milanese | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Salmon Romesco | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Lobster & Shrimp Gnocchi | G1,G2,Y1,Y2 | Albarino,Chardonnay,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| NY Strip Steak | R1 | Malbec,Bordeaux,Barolo,Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Ribeye Steak | R1 | Malbec,Bordeaux,Barolo,Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Steak Frites | R1,GR1 | Tempranillo,Malbec,Bordeaux,Barolo,Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Mac & Cheese | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| French Fries | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| Parmesan Truffle Fries | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| Sweet Potato Fries | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| Roasted Asparagus | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Cilantro Cucumber Salad | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Garlic Mashed Potatoes | G1,G2 | Albarino,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Cheesecake | B3,B4 | Sherry,Madeira,Port |
| Chocolate Cake | B3,B4 | Sherry,Madeira,Tawny Port |
| Lobster Salad | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay, California |
| Scallops, bronzed or blackened | G2 | Prosecco,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Cali Roll Bowl | G2 | Prosecco,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Carbonara | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| Fish and Chips | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| Baked Scrod Casserole | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | G1,G2 | Prosecco,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Greek Goddess Salad | G1,G2 | Prosecco,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Trout, bronzed or blackened | G1,G2 | Prosecco,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Irish Nachos | G1,G2,GR2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Rosé ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Buffalo Chicken Wontons | G2,GR2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Rosé ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Crab Stuffed Mushrooms | Y1,Y2 | Chardonnay |
| Shaved Steak Eggrolls | R2 | Oregon Pinot Noir,California Pinot Noir,Meritage blend |
| Shaved Steak Poutine | R2 | Oregon Pinot Noir,California Pinot Noir,Meritage blend |
| French Onion Soup | G2 | Dry Chenin Blanc |
| Steak and Cheese Sandwich | R2 | Meritage blend |
| Reuben Sandwich | R2 | Meritage blend |
| Pot Roast | R1,R2 | Meritage blend |
| Chicken Delecato | G1,G2 | Vernaccia,Dry Chenin Blanc,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Sirloin | R1,R2 | Cabernet Sauvignon,Meritage blend |
| Filet Medallions Bearnaise | R1,R2 | Cabernet Sauvignon,Meritage blend |
| Surf and Turf | R1,R2 | Cabernet Sauvignon,Meritage blend |
| Creamy Chicken Pesto Pasta | G1,G2 | Vernaccia,Dry Chenin Blanc |
| Italian Sub | G1 | Vernaccia |
| French Dip | R2 | Meritage blend |
| Chicken Caprese Grilled Cheese | G1 | Vernaccia |
| Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap | Y1,Y2 | Dry Chenin Blanc,Chardonnay |
| Taco Bowl | G2 | Dry Chenin Blanc |
| Shrimp Po Boy | G1,G2 | Vernaccia,Dry Chenin Blanc |
| Firecracker Chicken Sandwich | O1 | Riesling |
| Salmon, bronzed or blackened | Y1,Y2,O1,O2 | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Salmon, dill mustard | G1,G2 | Dry Chenin Blanc |
| Salmon, BBQ glaze | O1,O2,R1,R2 | Riesling,Meritage blend |
| Tuna, bronzed or blackened | G1,G2 | Vernaccia,Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Haddock, bronzed or blackened | G1,G2 | Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Shrimp, bronzed or blackened | G1,G2 | Pinot Grigio/Pinot Gris ,Sauvignon Blanc |
| Bourbon Glazed Pork Porterhouse | R1,R2 | Meritage blend |