With a cellar containing more than 1,200 selections, the Earle is one of the top restaurants in Michigan for wine lovers. The wine list covers a wide range of regions, each with multiple producers and vintages.

The ingredients used in Asian cuisines are often quite different from the European dishes that wines are often made to complement. Even experienced wine drinkers have difficulty finding the right pairings. Pacific Rim features many wines rarely seen on other lists and that go well with the menu's several seafood options and spicy entrees.

The subterranean space at Dessous transports diners from busy Main Street to a cozy atmosphere with full view of its glass-walled wine cellar. Here the wine selection is both accessible and extensive, with many choices offered for less than $30 to alongside heavy-hitter classics designed to pair with the seasonal menu.

As the name suggests, Vinology’s focus on wine makes it a terrific place to enjoy a glass, carafe, or bottle. The extensive wine list is arranged to make choosing one easier for both novices and experts. The bar’s glass-enclosed wine cellar is serves as a secluded private dining room for bigger groups.

The many of influences of the Mediterranean region appear on both the food and wine menus at Mediterrano. The wine list features an extensive selection of Spanish, French, and Italian wines. However, the New World wines from premiere Western Hemisphere wineries will please fans of more fruit-forward styles.

While Zola Bistro’s wine list is not as extensive as others listed here, it is thoughtfully made with emphasis on juicy varietals from southern France and California that complement the Mediterranean-influenced fare. Zola Bistro is also a popular weekend destination and the staff ensures that there’s a good selection of sparkling wines in the collection to pair with brunch. 

Pairing food and wines that hail from the same region is not just a matter of placemaking; usually both the cuisines and the wines are developed to enhance each other. Italy is perhaps the best example of this as its lighter, acidic wines improve and are improved by Italian food. Paesano’s large collection of all-Italian wines is the ideal accompaniment to its rustic Italian pastas.