Wine/Food and Wine Pairing
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Wine has always been a drink to match with food. An ideal pairing of the wine's unique characteristics can help make a truly memorable meal.
Some examples of wine and food pairings include:
- Riesling with a spicy dish. The sweetness and acidity of the wine matches perfectly with the spice in the food.
- Hearty red, such as cabernet sauvignon with steak or lamb. Always a classic - the two are a classic combination.
- Sauvignon blanc with a fish; the clean taste of sauvignon blanc matches well with a simply prepared fish dish.
The following table will show some of the styles of wines, the styles attributes and finally a classic food match. The next section will describe additional matches that can be made for specific types of food.
| Wine | Style | Food Match |
|---|---|---|
| Sauvignon Blanc - Bordeaux White | Clean taste, moderate acidity | Simple Fish Dishes, as an aperitif |
| Cabernet Sauvignon - Hearty Red | Deep flavor, some tannins, ripe fruit | Roasted, grilled meat |
Cheese and wine[edit | edit source]
| Cheese | Wine |
|---|---|
| Asiago | Cabernet Sauvigon, Merlot, Shiraz |
| Bleu | Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Zinfandel |
| Brie | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sparkling wine, Ice Wine |
| Cheddar | Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Shiraz |
| Gouda | Riesling, Beaujolais, Merlot, Zinfinadel |
| Gruyere | Chardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz |
| Monterey Jack | Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Beaujolais, Merlot |
| Parmigiano Reggiano | Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Carbet Sauvignon, merlot, Shiraz |
| Swiss | Sauvignon Blanc, Beaujolais, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir |
Generally, the stronger the cheese, the stronger the wine should be.