Mardi Gras is a French term that directly translated means Fat Tuesday. And what would a celebration called Fat Tuesday be without good food? And what is good food without good wine? Incomplete! Spice up your Mardi Gras celebrations with delicious food and wine pairings.

Pair these classic Mardi Gras dishes with the perfect Missouri wine:

• Gumbo with Chambourcin if you’re a red wine fan or Chardonel if you prefer white wine

• Jambalaya with Norton or Concord wine

• Seafood Étouffeé made with and paired with Seyval Blanc wine

• Muffalettas with Catawba wine

• Oyster Po’ Boy Sandwiches with dry sparkling or Vignoles wine

• Shrimp and Grits with Vidal Blanc wine

• Red Beans and Rice with Chambourcin wine

• Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce with Traminette wine

• Beignets with sweet sparkling wine

• King Cake with Catawba wine

Many of these classic Mardi Gras dishes tend to be on the spicy side. You can of course customize the level of heat if you’re making them at home, but remember this handy rule if you’re going for the fiery version… “Sweet cuts heat!” A wine with some level of sweetness will help cool the burn of spicy food.

Missouri wine pairs well with Mardi Gras!