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Todd originally posted this on the TF Talk Food message board.  I found it to be a great resource for wine and food pairings for wines under $20.  Hope you find it useful.

Grilled Steak - Rosemount Shiraz or Ch Souverain Cabernet $7-9.

 

Gumbo - A Gewurztraminer would be my choice with Pinot Gris a close second. But stay in Alsace. The American versions are inconsistant.

 

Savory Chicken - Red Sauce(La Crema Pinot Noir or any Chianti)
Brown Sauce(Chianti or Rabbit Ridge Merlot)$9-15

 

Sweet Chicken - Rosemount Traminer-Riesling $6 Great Match

 

Italian Sausage - Chianti or Dolcetto $15+/-

 

Crabmeat au Gratin-Chardonnay (2001 Acacia or 2001 Ch Souverain)$15+/-

 

Crawfish/Shrimp Etouffe - Trimbach Gewurtztraminer or Pinot Gris $12-15

 

Stuffed Peppers - Tough match with Bell Peppers but I'd stick with
Trimbach Pinot Gris

 

Stuffed Poultry - Stay lighter with a Brancott(New Zealand)
Sauvignon Blanc or Mondavi Fume Blanc $12-16

 

Jambalaya - Trimbach Pinot Gris or Rosemount Shiraz

 

Greek Lamb - I'd go with a Rutherford Hill Merlot or the
Rosemount Shiraz

 

Trout - Sauvignon blanc or a German Riesling Kabinett

 

There are Hundreds of other choices to go with these dishes but I named these from my experiences and think you will enjoy all of them. Most are available at grocery stores and all are available at any wine store.

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