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Red Road Liquors

"Your Store for Fine Wines"

Wine Basics...

We believe that wine is a very personal experience. It is not for everyone and it is not about what we like, but what you like. This is why we focus on our quality service. We want to find the right wine for you, we like to discuss what our customer likes and dislikes, understand what they want in a wine, what they are going to pair it with and how much they want to spend.

We want to find the right fit, the wine that will make you say "Wow, I didn't know wine could be this good!" regardless of the price point.

Common pairing questions...

Pizza - Wines to consider would be a medium-bodied Syrah or Shiraz, Chianti, a medium-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon or a California Zinfandel.

White Pizza - The wine options expand, a bubbly Champagne , Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.

White Chocolate - Moscato d'Asti, Orange Muscat or Zinfandel.

Milk Chocolate - Pinot Noir, Ligh-bodied Merlot, Reisling, Sparkling Wine or Champagne.

Dark Chocolate - Robust Cabernet or Zifandel, Pinot noir, Merlot or a Vintage Port.

Fried or Tempura Fish - Champagne, Prosecco or Cava.

Halibut, Bass or Shrimp - Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

Crab (includes crab soup) - Chardonnay, Fume Blanc, Viognier or Pinot Gris

Clams or Scallops - Albarino or Verdelho.

Salmon or Octopus - Pinot noir, Gamay, Sangiovese or Grenache

Chicken - Most white wines will go, experiment and choose your favorite!

Steak - Fuller bodied Cabs or Reds pair wonderfully with most cuts.

Whatever match you make with foods or wines, enjoy the adventure, and don’t get too caught up in the rumored regulations. Try to make a mental note of pairings you’ve enjoyed for future references and keep experimenting and try to discover how each component offers influences, whether subtle or strong.