Wedge Salad & Wine
Iceberg Lettuce with Blue Cheese Dressing
The steakhouse classic: a quarter-head of crisp iceberg lettuce draped in creamy blue cheese dressing, topped with crispy bacon lardons, cherry tomatoes, and chives. Cold, crunchy, salty, and rich — this retro classic pairs beautifully with wines that have body and freshness.
Best Wine Pairings
Austere mineral Chardonnay from Chablis has the body and acidity to cut through the blue cheese and bacon richness.
Fine mineral bubbles and Chardonnay fruit cleanse the richness — a luxury pairing that elevates any steakhouse dinner.
Buttery, full-bodied Chardonnay mirrors the creaminess of the blue cheese dressing.
More serious Beaujolais with gamey depth that handles the bacon and pungent blue cheese well.
Frequently Asked Questions
What wine pairs with wedge salad?
Chablis or Blanc de Blancs Champagne are ideal — their mineral acidity cuts through the blue cheese dressing and bacon. California Chardonnay is a fuller alternative.
What wine goes best with blue cheese dressing?
Full-bodied whites like oaked Chardonnay or Viognier handle creamy blue cheese best. For something lighter, Chablis or even a dry Alsace Pinot Gris work well.
Can a red wine work with wedge salad?
A serious Beaujolais Cru (Moulin-à-Vent or Morgon) has enough earthy gamey depth to partner the blue cheese and bacon, though white is the safer, more refreshing choice.