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| Type of Dish |
Preparation |
Wine Options |
| APPETIZER |
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| Caviar |
Fresh |
Dry Champagne, Bruts and Blanc de Blancs |
| Pate |
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White Burgundy, Sauternes, Pinot Noirs |
| Green Olives |
Marinated |
Spanish Sherry (Fino and Manzanilla) |
| Escargots |
Garlic |
White Burgundy, Gewurztraminer, Beaujolais |
| Roasted Red Peppers |
Rich, smoky, sweet |
Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio,
Beaujolais, Grenache, Dolcetto/td>
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| SOUPS |
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| Seafood |
Bisque |
Pinot Gris, Burgundy, Semillon,
New World Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Rosé |
| SALADS |
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| Green Salad |
Lettuce, Arugula, Spinach, herbs |
Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay |
| BEEF |
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| Brisket |
Barbecue |
Shiraz, Chianti, Zinfandel, Petite Verdot |
| Stew |
Beef Bourguignon |
Bordeaux, Syrah, Shiraz, Malbec, Zinfandel |
| Steak |
Grilled |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Bordeaux |
| Meat Loaf |
Veal, Pork, Beef |
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel |
| Chili |
Chile con carne |
Zinfandel |
| LAMB |
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| Leg of Lamb |
Roast |
Shiraz, Cote Rotie, Merlot,
Bordeaux (Pauillac or St. Julien), Chilian Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Lamb Chops |
Grilled |
Bordeaux, Syrah, Petite Verdot,
Sangiovese, young Bordeaux, Bandol |
| Stew |
Tomatoes, onions, potatoes, peas |
Spanish Riojas, Chiliean Pinot Noirs |
| Stew |
Curry |
White Rhone, Riesling, Bandol Rosé |
| Souvlaki |
Grilled |
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon |
| VEAL |
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| Chops |
Wild Mushroom Sauce |
Barolo, Brunello, Barbaresco, Tuscan Blends,
Bordeaux, Syrah, Merlot, Caberent Sauvignon, Priorat |
| Scaloppini |
Egg Plant and Tomatoes |
Nebbiolo, Chianti, Cotes du Rhone, Rioja, Red Burgundy |
| Osso Buco |
Veal, carrots, celery, rosemary, sage, lemon peel |
Barbaresco, Vino Nobile di Montepulciano,
Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Vernaccia, Amarone, Riesling, Spatburgunder |
| PORK |
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| Chops |
Red wine marinade |
Rhone Red, Chianti, Shiraz, Barbera, Zinfandel |
| Roast Loin |
Tarragon and Mustard Sauce |
Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume, Grave, Meursault,
Chardonnay, Herbal Pinot Noirs |
| Spare Ribs |
Barbecue |
Zinfandel, Petite Verdot, Primitivo |
| Ham |
Honey Glazed or Baked |
Big Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Dry Rosé |
| Sausages |
Onion Gravey, olives, capers |
Malbec, red Bordeaux |
| GAME |
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| Venison |
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Merlot, Shiraz, Zinfandel |
| FISH |
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| Salmon |
Grilled or Seared |
Chablis, White Burgundy, Viognier, Pinot Gris,
Chardonnay, Young Pinot Noir |
| Salmon |
Smoked |
Sparkling wine, Champagnes, dry Riesling |
| Tuna |
Grilled or Seared |
White Burgundy, Chardonnay, Viognier, Pinot Noir, Merlot |
| Sole, Halibut, Turbot |
Grilled |
White Burgundy, Chablis, Pinot Grigio, Light Chardonnay |
| DESSERTS |
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| Apple |
Pie Tart Apples, cinnamon |
German Auslese, Muscat, Sauterne, LH Riesling |
| Cheesecake |
Plain or with fruit |
Orange Muscate, Sauternes,
Late-Harvest Riesling, Vin Santo or Cream Sherry |
| Chocolate |
Chocolate Cake, Mousse, Souffles |
Orange Muscate, Muscat, Vintage Port, Tawny Port,
Baumes-de-Venise, Extra-Dry Champagne |
| POULTRY |
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| Roasted Chicken |
Salt, Pepper, Garlic, Lemon |
Rioja, Barbera, Dolcetto, Grenache,
Petite Sirah, Red Burgundy, German Riesling or Chardonnay |
| Sauteed Chicken |
Tomato-Based Sauce |
Chianti, Rosso di Montalciano,
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Rioja, Dao |
| Grilled Chicken |
Garlic, saffron, paprika, cilantro, ginger |
Dry Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Dry Rosé,
Cotes-du-Rhone, Gigondas, Minervois |
| Jamaican Jerk Chicken |
Fish, Chicken, Vegetable dish |
Sparkling wine, Gewurztraminer, Fruity Rosé |
| Duck Breast |
Grilled |
Beaujolais, Pinot Noir |
| Duck Breast |
Roasted with Plum Sauce |
Barbera, Nebbiolo, Syrah |
| Quail |
Oven Roasted |
Rioja Reserve, Bordeaux, Pinotage |
| Turkey |
Plain Roasted |
Light Bodied White and Red, Sauvignon Blanc,
Gewurztraminer, Beaujolais |
| Turkey |
With all the trimmings |
Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Beaujolais, Syrah |
| SHELL FISH |
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| Oysters, Clams, Mussels |
Raw, Steamed |
Champagne or Sparkling Wine, Muscadet,
Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis |
| Shrimp |
Fried |
Muscadet |
| Oyster Stew |
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Chardonnay |
| Seafood Salad |
Cold |
Champagne, Pinot Gris, Pinot Grigio |
| Cioppino |
Tomato and Seafood |
Zinfandel |
| Lobster |
Steamed, Richly Sauced |
Champagne, Chardonnay, Vigonier |
| Crab |
Cold Crab Salad |
Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier |
| Crab Cakes |
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Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay |
| Soft Shelled Crab |
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Chardonnay, Riesling |
| Scallops |
Sauted Simple |
Champagne or Sparkling Wine, Sauvignon Blanc |
| Scallops |
Cream Sauce |
Dry Riesling, medium dry whites |
| Scallops |
Grilled with Peppers |
Chardonnay |
| PASTA |
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| Lasagna |
Cheese and Tomato Sauce |
Chianti, Sangiovese |
| Ravioli |
Butter and Cream Sauce |
Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay |
| Tortelloni |
Stuffed with Gorgonzola |
Malbec, Chianti |
| Macaroni and Cheese |
Cheese Sauce |
Pinot Grigio, Dolcetto, Beaujolais |
| Pizza |
Tomato and Cheese |
Chianti, Barbera, Dolcetto, Zinfandel |
| Spaghetti |
Meat Sauce |
Chianti, Barbera, Zinfandel |
| Linguini |
Clam Sauce |
Arneis, Gavi |
| Linguini |
Pesto Sauce |
Vernaccia, Verdicchio, Orvieto |
| Fettucini |
Carbonara |
Amarone |
| CHEESE |
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| Double and Triple Cream |
Brie, Camembert |
Champagne, Sparkling Wine, Sancerre, Pinot Noir |
| Cheddars |
Mild Sharp, Robust, Tangy |
Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Merlot, Syrah |
| Hard Cheese |
Parmesan, Comte, Gruyere |
Sancerre, Graves, Sauvignon Blanc, Chablis,
Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Tempranillo |
| Goat Cheese |
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Riesling, Sauternes, Sancerre, Pouilly-Fume |
| Blue Cheese, Roquefort, Stilton |
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Port, Amarone, Sauternes, Zinfandel,
Sparkling Wines, Syrah |
| CHINESE FOOD |
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| Beef, Chicken, Pork, Shrimp |
Regular and Spicy |
Riesling, Gewurztraminer |
| MEXICAN FOOD |
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| Beef, Chicken, Pork, Shrimp |
Regular and Spicy |
Riesling, Gewurztraminer |
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Spice and Wine Paring Chart |
| Bay Leaf, Nutmeg, Parsley
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Mustard, Clove, Ginger, Sage
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Chardonnay |
| Dill, Clove, Nutmeg, Parsley
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Chenin Blanc |
| Black Pepper, Curry, Mint
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Gewürztraminer |
| Basil, Nutmeg, Oregano
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Merlot |
| Chives, Fennel, Orange, Thyme
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Pinot Gris |
| Cinnamon, Mint, Sage
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Pinot Noir |
| Clove, Dill, Ginger, Sage
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Riesling |
| Black Pepper, Garlic, Oregano
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Sauvignon Blanc |
| Cumin, Dill, Lemon Thyme
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Semillon |
| Juniper, Rosemary, White Pepper
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Syrah
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| Black Pepper, Clove, Tarragon
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Zinfandel |
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Meridian Wine & Spirits
2770 Arapahoe Road ~ Unit 100
Lafayette, CO 80026
Monday-Thursday 9a-10:00p
Friday-Saturday 9a-11:00p
Phone 303-673-0220
Fax 303-673-0030
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