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One of the most popular questions to ask in regards to wine has to be, “What foods would go best with this bottle?” In addition to giving a 20 minute answer on what varietals, styles, and body go with certain foods, pairing charts provide ample information to make an informed decision. Some are easy, other complex – but regardless of the amount of depth, these charts do provide an answer at a quick glance. It is like using your oven or grill; you roughly know how long to cook meat for, but its always nice to check out a chart that tells you how long based on the thickness/cut of the beef.

But I digress. Knowing many people may have a chart on their fridge, here is one you can can reference quickly while ordering wine online – or feel free to print it out.

Few wines are more perfect for friendly get-togethers than Chianti. I came to this conclusion while drinking a bottle of Castello Banfi Chianti Classico Riserva, and realized that just about any red wine drinker would like this wine. Made in the romantic rolling countryside of Tuscany, there are lots of ways to enjoy this robust red: by itself, with hors d’oeuvres, or with your favorite hearty foods.

Of course it pairs well with hearty pasta dishes and just about any Italian-style foods. And if trying to impress the softer sex, reach for Italy’s most famous red when you set that candlelit table for two. After all, the Italians know plenty about amore.

Here are a few more suggestions for savoring this wine:

Why fuss with a complicated dinner party, when friends will be happy with an ample pan of lasagna or a plentiful pot of pasta? Chianti goes especially well with red-sauced specialties, so load up on tomatoes! Round out the meal with a generous bowl of salad and fresh-baked breads (and don’t forget the olive oil). Bring in a supply of simple Chianti or Chianti Classico (Chianti Classico comes from a sub-region of Chianti – similar to Yountville being a sub-region of Napa). Both of these inexpensive bottles will let you serve a crowd without setting you back much.

To please kids and adults alike, you could always have a pizza and Chianti party. The two go together like spaghetti and meatballs, and the toughest part of the evening will be figuring out what toppings to get. May I suggest ground beef, peppers, and onions.

This year, let Tuscany inspire your table for two. Tuscany is famous for its gorgeous cuts of simply prepared beef – all you have to do is boil the meat with a few Italian herbs. For this special night, go for a Chianti Classico Riserva – its longer aging results in a more refined, special-occasion wine. And let’s not forget that chocolate and Chianti are a pretty solid pairing as well.

For a fuss-free gathering, order some form of meat and cheese platter, and serve this alongside an array of olives and bakery-fresh breads. For this chat-and-nibble party, choose a Chianti that can be enjoyed with or without food, such as Chianti Classico or Chianti Ruffina. These bottles will compliment all of the wonderful flavors on the table, but will also be elegant enough to sip after the food is gone.

Many people enjoy ordering wine with their meal, but don’t think about what wine they should have once dessert comes to the table. For dessert, stylish chefs and those in the know have begun taking us to a new level of dining decadence: by pairing wines and desserts.

One such option for dessert could be Ice Wine. No, you don’t consume ice wine on a stick like a Popsicle. This special beverage is made from grapes that are allowed to get very ripe and then freeze on the vine. The grapes are harvested and pressed while frozen. (The water in the grapes does not pass through the press but stays behind in the form of ice pellets.) The result is a super-concentrated and extremely sweet delight. Ice Wine makes a delicious treat all by itself or can be paired with decadent treats for dessert (try substituting an Ice Wine where you would usually use a very sweet Riesling). If you’re on the East Coast like me, a great place to find Ice Wine is the Finger Lakes region of New York. Here you’ll find wondrously bright late-harvest Riesling and Vidal Ice Wines.

Ice Wine is just one of the many different dessert wines – Sauternes, Port, late-harvest Semillon – the list goes on. Many of them are less confusing because they list the varietal on the label. I mention Ice Wine in particular because I want wine drinkers to take more notice to this style of dessert wine, and I feel that Ice Wine can pair with a variety of desserts.

Dessert and dessert wine pairings can be unpredictable and risky. Join certain varieties of wine and desserts, and you’ll get your girlfriend to play footsie with you under the table. Other pairings may just be average, and still other pairings could be disastrous. To try your hand at matchmaking, remember the cardinal rule: The wine should either be sweeter than the dessert, or there to refresh the palate in between bites. Accentuate and enhance flavors and textures of your favorite desserts by trying these pairings:

•    Creamy desserts with Muscats
•    Airy desserts like tortes with Champagne
•    Caramel and toffee desserts with Tawny Ports
•    Chocolate desserts with Banyuls
•    Orange desserts with German Riesling
•    Dried Fruit desserts with Ruby Ports
•    Spicy desserts with Late Harvest Gewurztraminer
•    Just about any sorbet with Ice Wine (Riesling of Vidal)

These suggestions are pairings I have tried first hand. Feel free to try mixing and matching, but do this at your own peril!

When it comes to picnic wines, it’s all about style. That is, instead of furrowing your brow about pairing the day’s wine with the day’s food, think more generally about pairing your wine with the day itself. You’ll want a style of wine that’s fresh, vibrant, and light – a bottle that’s as easy to enjoy as summer. When you begin to thinking about food for your picnic, you can be assured that they are plenty of versatile wines that buddy up beautifully with just about anything you pack in the picnic basket – cold fried chicken, potato salads, fruit and cheese, sandwiches – the list goes on. Remember, when it comes to picnics, the more spontaneous the better. To help you seize the moment, try these menu ideas, with wines to match.

The Sweet:
If it’s just the two of you unpacking your picnic sack under a shady and well-hidden tree, consider Riesling. With a sensuous fruitiness yet a racy streak of acidity, this seductive wine couples up beautifully with the sophisticated side of picnic foods, such as rich salami, cheese, and pate. And let’s not forget some wonderful fresh fruit to go with your Riesling: apples, pears, grapes, and your favorite melons.

If you want something simple and sweet, but you’re over White Zinfandel, picnic time would be the perfect opportunity to make the switch to a fruity Chenin Blanc. And if you love a fruity wine, you’ll love the pears, apricots, apples and/or melons in this sip. Not all Chenin Blancs are sweet, but if you’re looking for a sweeter style, reach for one with under 10 percent alcohol by volume. To accompany this light wine, pick up some egg, tuna or chicken salad, and let everyone pile their favorite filler into some pita pockets. Round out the spread with pre-cut carrot and celery sticks, potato chips and dips.

The Dry:
Delightful on its own or as part of the picnic, Pinot Grigio possesses a crisp fruit-acid balance that makes it go great with food. Pinot Grigio is about as all-purpose as wine gets. It’s also a great choice to serve when you’re hosting a crowd as you can be pretty sure most guests will enjoy it. And while you’re thinking Italian, you can buy an array of sliced meats including Genoa salami, prosciutto and capicolla. Pick up your favorite Italian cheeses to enjoy alongside, such as Gorgonzola, provolone and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Add a loaf of crusty bread, a jar of marinated artichoke hearts and imported olives. At your picnic site, let guests arrange their own plates of this hearty, antipasto-style food.

The Red:
If only red wine goes into your glass, grab a bottle of Pinot Noir. Because it’s generally lighter than Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot, this smooth, silky wine makes for a fine picnic choice; plus, it’s also one of the most food-friendly reds around. Before heading out, chill it down just a bit to brighten up its vivid red-fruit flavors. This will also keep the wine from becoming overly warm on a summer’s day.  The richness of the red will be able to stand up to heartier picnic sandwiches. Choose from something off the beaten path, such as a zippy Cuban sandwich (ham, Spanish pork and Swiss) which is a Miami favorite, or something classic, like an American sub (ham, roast beef, bologna and American cheese).

As much as I hate shameful plugs, I must throw in that on days where you decide to have a picnic, making sure you have some nice, easy-drinking picnic wine is key. Becoming a member of The South Beach Wine Club ensures you’ll always have great picnic wine, saving you from having to make an extra trip to your liquor store.