Perfect Pairings of Food & Wine
What wine best accompanies a main course of lamb? Or ham? Whether you’re entertaining or ordering, you want to get it right. Luckily many no-cost guides are available online to help you steer clear of a flavor mismatch.
The popular Food Network web site makes the perfect pairing quick and easy with a chart that features a multitude of entree categories, from “Asian” to “Vegetable.” Then for each entree it lists two wine varieties along with suggested brand choices in each of three price categories.
Food & Wine takes a different approach with guidelines the reader can apply to an unlimited number of wines. Author Ray Isle, for instance, advises that “tannins pair well with fat.” He then explains why the pairing works; “the astringency of the tannins cuts through the viscosity of the fat.”
The site Gourmet Sleuth provides yet one more resource, combining fundamental rules and general advice with an in-depth chart for an exceptionally comprehensive guide. Taking it one step further, the site features links for pairing wine with cheese or with chocolate!
With so much great advice available, there’s no longer any reason to fret over flavor. The perfect pairing is just a click away.