A good food and wine pairing enhances our experience of both so they end up tasting better together than when consumed on their own. Food that is salty and acidic is more friendly to match with wine while food that is sweet, spicy and bitter (umami taste-think mushroom, soy sauce...) is more challenging.Food changes the… Continue reading Wine and Food Pairing 101
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5 Main Tips for Drinks and Food Pairing
We've all grown up on food and drink pairings that come natural to us now (burger and coke, chicken wings and beer anyone?) However how many times have you been out having dinner or even just a bite, a salad, an appetizer and feel like having a drink but you don't know what best compliments… Continue reading 5 Main Tips for Drinks and Food Pairing
“OH CHEESE!” So this is how you pair wine and cheese!
There is so much information on cheese and wine pairing ever since cheese platters evolved from a fancy appetizer at restaurants to the star of household entertainment. And yet with so much information out there you still find yourself paying attention to the types of cheese and the fruits/nuts/crackers and bread that go along with it but use whatever wine bottles… Continue reading “OH CHEESE!” So this is how you pair wine and cheese!