Posts tagged “Wine Pairing”

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Food and Wine Pairing - Just the Basics

Food and Wine Pairing - Just the Basics

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...

Ever Wonder Why Wine and Cheese Pair So Well?

Ever Wonder Why Wine and Cheese Pair So Well?

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...

Best Wines to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Meal

Best Wines to Pair with Your Thanksgiving Meal

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 ...

Some Wine and Cheese Pairings That Work

Some Wine and Cheese Pairings That Work

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...

Why Wine and Cheese Pair So Well

Why Wine and Cheese Pair So Well

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 ...

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