All-American Pairings

Made in a dry, crisp style, this lovely rosé offers fragrant strawberry and herb notes.

Pairing: 2010 Etude Pinot Noir Rosé

Jamie Kutch ditched his New York City finance career to undertake a Pinot pilgrimage to western Sonoma, making lovely wines like this tea-and-berry-scented red.

Pairing: 2009 Kutch Wines Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir

Ponzi, one of Oregon’s most respected wineries, makes textbook Pinot Gris. That means fresh nectarine and white peach flavors and zesty acidity.

Pairing: 2010 Ponzi Vineyards Pinot Gris

Entirely fermented in barrel, this Chardonnay wraps its flavors of lemon and grapefruit in a rich, creamy texture.

Pairing: 2007 Sonoma-Cutrer Les Pierres

This Paso Robles Roussanne offers a compelling mix of mineral, almond and melon flavors.

Pairing: 2009 Tablas Creek Vineyard Roussanne

This racy, layered Chardonnay comes from one of Sonoma’s most famous vineyards.

Pairing: 2009 Robert Craig Durell Vineyard Chardonnay

Neutral French oak adds weight to this wine’s fragrant peach, pear and apricot notes.

Pairing: 2009 Keswick Vineyards Estate Reserve Viognier

Polished and powerful, this red reveals layers of supple dark chocolate, oak and mocha.

Pairing: 2008 Januik Champoux Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

A great introduction to this native variety, with firm black fruit and chunky tannins.

Pairing: 2008 Stone Hill Winery Norton

The juicy wild berry and herb flavors in this great-value Zinfandel finish with tart acidity.

Pairing: 2009 Foxglove Zinfandel