Wine’s long history of accompaniment to food will take on a new meaning as you learn the basics of wine and meal pairing. Impress your friends by discovering the ideal combination for your holiday feast.
3. wine pairing basics
according to Jancis
Robinson
in general terms you can
enjoy almost any wine
with almost any food
we tend to consume
food and drink at
discrete intervals
we rarely find ourselves
with a mouth of food
and wine mixed up
together
31. wine pairing guidelines
body of wine
as a rough guide fullbodied wines are
usually high in alcohol
over 12.5% alcohol
lighter bodied wines are
lower in alcohol
11% or lower
32. wine pairing guidelines
weight of food
cooking method
employed alters
food's weight
preserve the weight
–
steaming a tender
fillet of sole
40. wine pairing guidelines
intensity of flavour
main exception to the
matching of body rule
provide a sharp
contrast – crisp lightbodied wine cutting
through heavy, fatty
or rich food
41. wine pairing guidelines
intensity of flavour
wine though light
bodied must be
intensely flavoured
correspondingly
assertive in flavour
but not heavy
usually with fruit
aromas and flavours
coupled with brisk
acidity and an
element of sweetness
42. wine pairing guidelines
intensity of flavour
german auslese riesling
with fatty meats such
as roast goose or
duck and wild boar
christmas plum pudding
with a light and frothy
sweet asti
48. wine pairing guidelines
acidity
the bonus acidity of the
wine can heighten the
flavours of a subtle
simple dish
just like adding a spritz
of lemon juice - lime
veal parmiggiana
pad thai
53. wine pairing guidelines
tannin
found only in red wine
essential to red wines
specially those that
improve with age
fundamental to their
structure
gives characteristic
firmness
contributes to their
complexity
58. wine pairing guidelines
tannin
meat is tannin's major ally
–
rare steak
–
red meats with a
substantial, chewy
texture
moderates our perception
of tannin
62. wine pairing guidelines
sweetness
the wine has to be at
least as sweet as the
food and can be
sweeter
if the food is sweeter
than the wine, the
wine will taste thin
and tart
64. wine pairing guidelines
sweetness
not only dessert but
sweet savoury food
especially when served
with a sweet fruit
sauce or garnish
which would
desecrate a dry wine
69. holiday food and wine pairing
traditional holiday fare
mix of bland, sweet,
fruity and sometimes
spicy flavours
the sum total makes for
a rather rich and
heavy meal
72. holiday food and wine pairing
body – weight + level of sweetness
reds
dominating fruit
component of the
wine pairs well with
the rather sweet
accompaniments
full bodied wine to
match somewhat of a
robust meal
73. holiday food and wine pairing
body – weight
rich, robust reds
duck breast
beef
filet mignon
leg – rack of lamb
74. holiday food and wine pairing
rich, robust reds
super ripe jammy zinfandel
australian shiraz
merlot
75. holiday food and wine pairing
rich, robust reds
super ripe jammy zinfandel
–
caymus
–
peter franus
–
beringer
76. holiday food and wine pairing
rich, robust reds
australian shiraz
–
domaine terlato & chapoutier
–
henschke
77. holiday food and wine pairing
rich, robust reds
full ripe merlots
–
california
•
•
–
lede
beringer
italy
•
ricasoli
–
casalferro
78. holiday food and wine pairing
body – weight + level of sweetness
whites
81. holiday food and wine pairing
rich, robust whites
riesling
alsatian
german
full body
zingy acidity
clean fruit flavours
82. holiday food and wine pairing
rich, robust whites
riesling
domaine weinbach
barmès buecher
domaine ostertag
leon beyer
dr. loosen
83. holiday food and wine pairing
rich, robust whites
chardonnay
california
•
napa
–
shafer $$S
france
•
•
•
chablis grand cru $$$
meursault $$$$
montrachet $$$$$
•
margaret river
australia
–
wolf blass $
84. holiday food and wine pairing
rich, robust whites
marsanne
rich, full-bodied
aromatic
silky mouth feel
rhone, france
85. holiday food and wine pairing
rich, robust whites
sémillon
rich, full-bodied
aromatic
full of character
south africa
bordeaux, france
australia
washington
86. holiday food and wine pairing
rich, robust whites
viognier
rich, full-bodied
seductive notes of white
flowers and stone fruit
full of character
silky mouth feel
france
•
chateau pesquié
australia
argentina
south africa
89. wine pairing guidelines
intensity of flavour
main exception to the
matching of body rule
provide a sharp
contrast – crisp lightbodied wine cutting
through heavy, fatty
or rich food
90. holiday food and wine pairing
reds
beaujolais
not beaujolais nouveau
beaujolais-village $
cru du beaujolais $$
•
•
•
•
•
louis tete
j.p. brun
fleurie
st-amour
julienas
chenas
chiroubles
91. holiday food and wine pairing
reds
beaujolais
served slightly chilled
fruit driven
barely noticeable tannins
light body to cut through a
rather heavy meal
92. holiday food and wine pairing
reds
pinot noir
scented
ripeness
light - medium bodied
smooth tannins
93. holiday food and wine pairing
reds
pinot noir
burgundy
light refreshing red
•
•
st-aubin
côte de nuits-villages
new zealand - california
medium-bodied
94. holiday food and wine pairing
reds
zweigelt
austria
refreshing red
light-body
serve slightly chilled
96. references
Pairing wine with food, Linda Johnson-Bell
Complete wine selector, Katherine Cole
Wine with food, Joanna Simon
Pairing food & wine for dummies, John Szabo
How to taste, Jancis Robinson
The New York Times book of wine, Howard G. Goldberg
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