Crockpot Ham and Bean Soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold day. This great recipe is richly flavored with a ham bone and beans. It’s an easy dinner that takes less than 10 minutes of hands-on time.
Pinot Noir Food Pairings
Learn about the BEST Pinot Noir food pairings with this handy guide.
Pinot Noir is one of the most food-friendly red wines. With flavors of black cherry, warm spices, orange peel, and earthy notes, this versatile wine has soft tannins with a bright acidity, and a smooth finish.
Pinot Noir is much lighter bodied than other red wines like Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Syrah. If you love a lighter red wine, you’ll probably also love Gamay or Grenache.
Fruitier, less tannic styles of Pinot Noir pair well with lighter dishes of seafood (salmon, halibut) and chicken. The bright acidity works as a palette cleanser, making it perfect for pairing with rich, creamy pasta dishes and risottos.
Earthier, more tannic Pinot Noir wines pair well with meats such as pork, filet mignon, and game dishes.
Stews, wild mushrooms, and root vegetables also make good pairings with Pinot Noir. A classic pairing is Beef Bourguignon. Or, try a fun pairing with char siu pork or crispy duck pancakes.
Want to serve an entire dinner paired with pinot noir? Be sure to check out my multi-course meal with pinot noir food pairings.
The BEST Pinot Noir wine pairings:
These delicious recipes pair perfectly with a glass of pinot noir.
Pot Roast
Pot roast makes an excellent pairing with a more tannic style of pinot.
Easy Roasted Chicken
A lighter bottle of pinot noir makes the perfect pairing for roast chicken.
Miso Chicken
Umami packed dishes like this miso chicken with mushrooms are great pinot noir pairings.
Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Roast pork is perfect for pairing with Pinot.
Hungarian Mushroom Soup with Fresh Dill
Earthy, Oregon Pinot Noir, is the perfect compliment to a bowl of this creamy soup.
Chicken Marsala with Mustard & Mascarpone
Creamy sauces are just begging for wines with high acidity. This one is a perfect pairing.
Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Mousse
A classic pairing for a Willamette Valley Pinot Noir.
Pork Chops with Cherry Sauce
With aromas of cherry, a glass of pinot really compliments this pork chop dish.
Gnocchi with Blue Cheese and Frizzled Prosciutto
Milder blue cheeses make a great match for Alsace pinot noir.
Cornish Game Hen Recipe with Apricot Glaze
Game birds are a great pairing for versatile red wines like pinot. Also, be sure to try pairing a glass with your roast turkey for Thanksgiving!
More Pinot Noir Food Pairings:
Instant Pot Pot Roast with Red Wine
This Instant Pot Pot Roast with Red Wine is hands-down the fastest and easiest version of this classic comfort food! It’s fall-apart tender, moist, and covered in a flavorful red wine gravy. Plus the creamy baby potatoes and tender carrots are made right in the same pot!
Shrimp Street Corn Orzo SkilletÂ
This Shrimp Street Corn Orzo Skillet features the best of Cajun and Mexican cuisine! Packed with seared Cajun shrimp, creamy Mexican street corn, and orzo pasta, it’s the perfect 30-minute, easy weeknight skillet dinner.
Mushroom Pot Pie
This Mushroom Pot Pie is the perfect, savory dinner party recipe! Rich, creamy mushrooms bathing in a red wine gravy, then topped with the most-delicious puff pastry crust! This vegetarian friendly meal can be made ahead of time, then popped into a hot oven when you’re ready to serve.
Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin
Looking for an elegant dinner to serve over the holidays that’s not your traditional turkey or ham? This Prosciutto Wrapped Pork Tenderloin is perfect for the occasion. Plus, it cooks in one baking pan alongside rosemary seasoned potatoes making it extra simple.
Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad Recipe
This Shaved Brussels Sprouts Salad with mustard & parmesan is tossed in a light red wine vinaigrette and makes a delicious, crunchy side dish.
