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These are some of those “classic” parings that are tried and proven.  They work and are almost a sure thing.  This is a good place to start for someone new at food and wine pairings.  I recommend trying these, some are absolutely orgasmic.

• Popcorn with sparkling wine
• Truffles and aged Barolo
• Walnuts and Stilton cheese with Port (like Shakespeare did while London burned)
• Goat cheese with Sancerre or Pouilly-Fume’
• Gorgonzola cheese and Amarone
• Foie gras or crème brulee with Sauternes or Tokaji

• Caviar and Champagne
• Oysters and Chablis or Muscadet
• Salmon with Pinot Noir
• Lobster or escargot with white Burgundy

• Braised beef with Barolo
• Lamb and red Bordeaux
• Grilled Chicken with Beaujolais
• Beef bourguignonne with red Burgundy
• Duck or venison with red Burgundy

• Chocolate with California Cabernet Sauvignon
• Dark chocolate and Banylus or vintage port
• Vanilla Ice Cream and Pedro Ximénez Sherry