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When a wine is described as “food friendly,” it means that the wine has characteristics that make it well-suited to be enjoyed with a wide variety of foods. Food friendly wines have flavor profiles that are harmonious with the food and aren’t too i...
I was recently faced with a dish that was unexpectedly very hot and spicy. I then had to make a quick decision on a wine that would work with the dish without being over-powered by the food. When pairing wines with food, the general goal is to make ...
The following suggestions are general guidelines for food and wine pairings. The first rule is drink what you like! The second rule is choose a wine that won’t get overpowered by the flavors of the food. But, if you’re looking for some help, here ar...
Wine and cheese. They just go together. But, there’s actually a pretty good reason that this pairing typically works together so well. It’s due to the combination of an astringent element, wine, that gives your mouth a dry feeling and a fatty elemen...
The traditional turkey dinner for Thanksgiving is often served with a white wine. While most white wines do go well with turkey, there are plenty of other excellent options. Traditional white wine choices include: Gewürztraminer - A Thanksgiving ...
Wine and cheese pairs so well. As we learned last time, the proteins and fats in cheese help to tame the tannin in red wines and creamy soft white cheeses tend to balance the bold acidity that can be found in white wines. But, not all cheeses work w...
Wine and cheese. They just go together. But, there’s actually a pretty good reason that this pairing typically works together so well. Let’s start with red wines. They can be rather tannic due to the stems, seeds and stems of the grapes. Tannin is ...
We are just days away now from the big Thanksgiving feast. And one of the most common questions is “What wine pairs best with the Thanksgiving meal?” As we learned last time, the trick is to pair your wine with the type of sides you are serving, no...
When pairing wines with food, the general goal is to make sure that the flavors of the food don’t overwhelm the wine and cover up all of the wine’s wonderful flavors. And the basic rule of wine pairing says that you should have a red wine with beef a...
As American’s approach Thanksgiving, we have our traditions. And, tradition often dictates what wines will be served with our Thanksgiving meal. Conventional wisdom says that with the traditional turkey you must serve a white wine. And white wine...
So many times the question is “What wine should I drink?” A few years ago, I was out to dinner at a very nice restaurant with three business associates, including my manager who was quite knowledgeable about wines. The restaurant had a very good m...