Pairing wine with fruit can be challenging but a great pairing can create an absolutely phenomenal experience. Some pairings are pretty obvious like strawberries and champagne. Others, much less so such as apples and a Cabernet.
The chart below makes the process of choosing a great pairing easier.
| Fruit | White Wine | Red Wine |
|---|---|---|
| Apples | Asti Spumante, Champagne, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel | Cabernet |
| Apricots | Chenin Blanc | |
| Avocados | Albariño, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc | |
| Bananas | Gewürztraminer, Madeira, Sauternes,Sauvignon Blanc | Merlot |
| Blackberries | Muscat, Riesling, Sancerre | Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Sangiovese, Rioja, Tempranillo, Zinfandel |
| Blueberries | Asti Spumante | |
| Cherries | Muscat | Pinot Noir, Port |
| Figs | Sherry | Chianti, Port, Syrah |
| Grapes | Champagne | |
| Guava | Riesling, Sancerre | Rioja, Sangiovese |
| Kiwi | Riesling | Fleurie |
| Mangos | Vouvray | Barolo, Barbaresco, Bardolino |
| Melons | Ice Wine, Muscat, Vouvray | Barolo, Barbaresco, Bardolino |
| Orange | Orange Muscat | |
| Peaches | Asti Spumante, Champagne, Chardonnay, Sweet Rieslings from Germany or Alsace | Beaujolais, Bourgueil |
| Pears | Asti Spumante, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel | Bordeaux |
| Pineapple | Ice Wine, German Riesling, Sauterne | |
| Plums | Beaujolais, Bordeaux, Bouscueil, Merlot, Tempranillo | |
| Strawberries | Champagne, Ice Wine, Sweet Muscat | |
| Tomatoes | Sauvignon Blanc | |
| Watermelon | Rose Champagne |