I’ve consulted a wine industry expert, the lovely Chelsea McCormick, wine marketer working for Victorianbourg winery in upstate New York. Together we’ve created this list of wines that we’ve carefully matched to the perfect meal and the perfect outfit.
Merlot
Outfit pairing: Pair your merlot with a little black dress.
Food pairing: rosemary lamb medallions, garlic mashed potatoes, and green beans.
Champagne
Outfit pairing: Refined and elegant
Food pairing: snack on some caviar and/or popcorn if you get the munchies
Chardonnay
Outfit pairing: office-wear: pencil skirt, sleeveless turtleneck top, burgandy nails, black high heel booties.
Food pairing: lobster and scallops in a garlic butter sauce
Rosé
Outfit pairing: summer tee dress
Food pairing: garden salad/chef salad with raspberry vinagrette
Pinot grigio
Outfit Pairing: skinny jeans, t-shirt, understated pumps
Food pairing: grilled halibut on top of rice noodles
Riesling
Outfit pairing: something pink and classic like a pink dress with pearls
Food pairing: thai food
Sauvignon Blanc
Outfit pairing: funky/daring/grunge
Food pairing: roasted lemon chicken with breaded asparagus
Cabernet Sauvignon
Outfit pairing: sophisticated chic
Food pairing: steak with peppercorn sauce and baked sweet potato
Pinot Noir
Outfit pairing: simple and elegant – lace or sheer top
Food pairing: salmon on top of a bed of wild rice
Malbec
Outfit pairing: black leather moto jacket, fringe purse, black thigh high boots
Food pairing: classic burger with avocado and sweet potato fries
Cabernet Franc
Outfit pairing: boyfriend jeans with plaid button down shirt
Food pairing: spaghetti and meatballs
Thank you to Chelsea for all the wine pairings advice!
To keep up on all the latest wine trends and events check out their Facebook page here:
https://www.facebook.com/VictorianbourgWineEstate?fref=ts
Love,
J. Molly