Whilewhite wineisn’t quite as popular in the U.S. as red wine, it’s pretty close.

When they broke it down into types of wine, the poll results were all over the map.

Riesling, pinot grigio/pinot gris, and sauvignon blanc were also popular picks.

White wine with grapes

For one thing, what about pork?

For another, what about cheese?

Couldn’t that go either way?

Roast chicken with potatoes

Plus, the jot down of wine itself is going to play a part: sweet or dry?

Contrary to what some may think, there are no hard-and-fast rules when it comes to wine pairings.

AsWine Follyexplains, however, even this seemingly simple rule can get complicated.

Crab claws with white wine

(Or mead, should you be chomping that turkey leg at a Renaissance festival).

Riesling or sauvignon blanc could still work with fish, though, as would a chardonnay.

Should you be serving fish eggs, though, you simply must choose a sparkling white wine.

Laksa soup with white wine

Plus, of course, you have flavored whites such asAldi’s Petit Vanilla Bean Wine.

Love to Knowsuggests that vanilla-flavored desserts such as creme brulee go well with sauternes, moscato, and gewurztraminer.

For apple pie and its ilk they suggest a riesling, a wine that complements lemon flavors as well.

Frosted cake with sparkling wine