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