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| This wine and food pairing guide is designed to give | | | | If you feel that spices will be dominating the flavor of |
| you tips, suggestions, and some tried-and-true | | | | your meal more than any particular food type, here is |
| combinations. Wine and food pairing is a fun hobby | | | | our wine and food pairing guide for the following spices |
| that many people feel very passionate about. If you | | | | flavors: |
| are a seasoned chef or a wine neophyte, you'll find | | | | ⢠Basil - Merlot |
| what you need in this brief but detailed wine and food | | | | ⢠Bay Leaves â Cabernet Sauvignon |
| pairing guide. | | | | ⢠Black Pepper - Chenin Blanc, Gewurtraminer, |
| First, let's start with the basics. Please know that | | | | Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel |
| despite the definitive tone, these are all suggestions | | | | ⢠Caribbean Spices - Chardonnay, Viognier |
| you can experiment with. So, in general, you pair red | | | | ⢠Cinnamon - Pinot Noir |
| meat with red wine and white meat with white wine. If | | | | ⢠Citrus - Pinot Gris, Semillon |
| the meat is very mild and delicate, base the wine/food | | | | ⢠Chives - Pinot Gris |
| pairing on the sauce or side dish instead of the meat. | | | | ⢠Cloves - Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling, |
| Remember, wines can be chosen to compliment or | | | | Zinfandel |
| contrast the foods served, depending on your | | | | ⢠Cumin - Semillon |
| preference. If you are going to be serving two wines | | | | ⢠Curry - Gewurtraminer |
| with dinner, offer the more delicate one first and | | | | ⢠Dill â Chenin Blanc, Riesling, Semillon |
| reserve the bolder one for last. Dessert? It's generally | | | | ⢠Fennel - Pinot Gris |
| served best with lighter wines. | | | | ⢠Garlic â Sauvignon Blanc |
| Red wines are generally paired with strong cheeses, | | | | ⢠Ginger - Chardonnay, Riesling |
| pasta dishes with tomato sauces, beef, and some | | | | ⢠Mint â Gewurtraminer, Pinot Noir |
| chocolates. Furthermore, Pinot Noir is an excellent | | | | ⢠Mustard â Chardonnay, Viognier |
| choice for earthy-flavored dishes, such as mushrooms. | | | | ⢠Nutmeg - Cabernet Sauvignon, Chenin Blanc, |
| Syrah is a wonderful balance for spicy dishes. | | | | Merlot |
| White wine is typically served with mild cheeses like | | | | ⢠Oregano â Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc |
| gouda, swiss, or mozzarella. White wine is also great | | | | ⢠Parsley - Cabernet Sauvignon, |
| with shellfish, seafood, Asian food, pasta dishes in | | | | ⢠Rosemary - Syrah |
| cream-based sauces like alfredo, chicken, and pork. | | | | ⢠Sage - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Riesling |
| Champagne is just the thing to serve with a salty meal, | | | | ⢠Tarragon â Syrah, Zinfandel |
| whereas Sauvignon Blanc is perfect for tart or zippy | | | | ⢠Thyme â Pinot Gris, Zinfandel |
| flavors. If you are serving contrasting flavors like a | | | | For helpful weekly wine and food pairings videos, |
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| White wine is also very harmonious to the palate for | | | | Report this article |
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