I need help matching food and wine. What goes best with what?

[Zinner]

Simi's chef, Mary Evely, has a terrific book out called The Vintner's Table Cookbook: Recipes from a Winery Chef. It's divided into chapters by varietal--Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Rose and Blush, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Cabernet/Merlot/Meritage, Wine and Dessert.

There's recipes for each with comments on pairing, as well as general advice at the beginning of the book. For each varietal, there's also a chart of food affinities and food conflicts.

I've eaten at the winery a few times and Evely is masterful at food and wine pairing.

Check your favorite bookstore or call Simi Winery at 707-433-6253. For those who are traveling to Sonoma(Simi is in Healdsburg), it might be fun to check with the winery and see if they're continuing their Vintner's Table educational food and wine program.