Wine/Food and Wine Pairing

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 thumb|Certain pairings of cheese and wine make for excellent experiences. CheeseWineAsiagoCabernet Sauvigon, Merlot, ShirazBleuCabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, ZinfandelBrieChardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sparkling wine, Ice WineCheddarRiesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, ShirazGoudaRiesling, Beaujolais, Merlot, ZinfinadelGruyereChardonnay, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, ShirazMonterey JackRiesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Beaujolais, MerlotParmigiano ReggianoChardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Carbet Sauvignon, merlot, ShirazSwissSauvignon Blanc, Beaujolais, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir Generally, the stronger the cheese, the stronger the wine should be. 25%