Perfect Pairings   Ruth's Recommendations

Some say fine dining is incomplete without fine wine. Great food is wonderful by itself, but a fine wine can enhance it. The acids, tannins and sugars in the wine will interact with the food to provide sensational flavor. At Ruth's Chris, your server or manager will gladly suggest the perfect wine for your meal. But here, Ruth's Chris Executive Chef Jim Cannon and Sommelier Kevin Boyer suggest their favorite pairings of great wines with Ruth's Chris' outstanding dishes.

On the Menu		A Perfect Wine Choice		Description
Fresh Garlic Crusted Halibut*		Gary Farrell Chardonnay*		Bursting with aromas of golden delicious apple, honeysuckle and pineapple. The wine exhibits rich, creamy flavors of lemon custard, butterscotch and hints of nutmeg in the mouth followed by citrus zest and notes of hazelnut.
Ribeye		Gary Farrell Cabernet Sauvignon*		Refined, old-world style of Cabernet, with layers of earth, mineral, tea and Asian spice flavors, accented by hints of toasty oak and soft herbal tannins
Live Main Lobster		Gary Farrell Chardonnay*		Bursting with aromas of golden delicious apple, honeysuckle and pineapple. The wine exhibits rich, creamy flavors of lemon custard, butterscotch and hints of nutmeg in the mouth followed by citrus zest and notes of hazelnut.
New York Strip		Cabernet Sauvignon		The structured flavor of the beef stands up to a sturdy Cabernet. Black cherry and deep rich tones pair well with strip.
Filet of Beef		Shiraz		Filet is a soft, delicate cut of beef. Shiraz has body and a full flavor that enhances and deepens the taste of the Filet.
Veal Chop		Pinot Noir		This is a lighter red wine, but its intense fruit flavors stand up well and enhance the subtlety of the veal.
Lamb Chop		Meritage		Meritage has finesse, suppleness, and complexity -- a perfect match for a full-flavored meat like lamb.
Salmon Filet		Chardonnay or Pinot Noir		Chardonnays vary from light to heavy with peach and apple tones that complement salmon. Pinot is a red soft enough to pair with fish.
Chicken Breast		French White Burgundies		White Burgundies are crisp and lean, yet smooth and fruity -- perfect enhancements to the delicacy of chicken.
Lobster		Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio		Both wines are light, fruity and crisp, complementing the lobster's buttery texture.