A PAIRING GUIDE
What wine goes with game?
Game: Syrah.
The short answer
For game, start with Syrah. Why it works: the tannin in these wines grips fat and protein, so a rich game softens them and the fruit comes forward.
The wines to reach for
- Syrah: peppery, dark fruit, smoke. Syrah is rich and full-bodied, with firm tannin and fresh acidity, finishing dry. A little oak is common. Home turf: Northern Rhône, Barossa.
Where to look
Good places to find these styles include Châteauneuf-du-Pape and Côte-Rôtie.
The same wines also suit
Quick answers
What wine goes with game?
Syrah. the tannin in these wines grips fat and protein, so a rich game softens them and the fruit comes forward.
Red or white wine with game?
Red: Syrah.
Pairing logic from the Sommurai pairing engine and the grape facts of our table. Taste is personal: treat this as a starting point.
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