Cobb Salad & Wine
Chicken, Bacon, Egg & Blue Cheese
The Cobb Salad is an American icon: rows of chopped romaine, grilled chicken, crispy bacon, hard-boiled egg, avocado, tomato, and creamy blue cheese, drizzled with a red wine vinaigrette. Its bold, protein-rich combination demands wines with character.
Best Wine Pairings
Buttery, full-bodied white with enough weight to match the bacon, egg, and blue cheese.
Silky tannins and cherry fruit that won't overpower the chicken while complementing the smoky bacon.
Jammy fruit and spice work well with the blue cheese and bacon — a bolder American choice.
The Pinot Noir backbone gives body to handle the cheese and bacon while bubbles refresh the palate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wine pairs with Cobb salad?
Oaked California Chardonnay is the top choice — it matches the richness of blue cheese, bacon, and avocado. A silky Oregon Pinot Noir is a great red option.
What wine goes with blue cheese dressing?
Fuller whites like oaked Chardonnay or Viognier handle blue cheese best. For reds, Zinfandel's jamminess and Pinot Noir's acidity both work.
Can Cobb salad be paired with rosé?
A full-bodied Provençal rosé or a Tavel rosé has enough structure for the bacon and blue cheese — rosé is versatile enough to work well here.