Choosing wine to match food

Creating the perfect mix between wine and foodlamb, steak and duck. Merlot is perfectly matched
can be a challenge if you're not entirely sure whatwith grilled meats such as barbecue meat and
you're doing. With such an array of wine and foodchicken. Avoid sweet food with this wine. Pinot
available there are always many options toNoir is not well matched with spicy foods such as
consider. When planning a dinner, chooseIndian, instead it is ideal with Salmon, tuna, lamb
combinations that are popular with a wide rangeand duck. Shiraz is great with a meal of barbecue,
of people. You should always ensure that the winepeppered red meats and sausage but should be
doesn't overpower the dish, and you also need toavoided with fish.
avoid flavor transferring. This occurs when aIn general, wine is best served at a chilled
flavor is passed from the wine to a meal, as ittemperature, as it is able to breathe and create
can result in an unpleasant taste.the perfect mix of aromas that will delight the
White Wine:senses and impress your guests. Each type of
When creating a wine and food combination,wine has a glass that coordinates with it. If you
Chardonnay is best complimented with Veal,don't have a cupboard full of every wineglass
Salmon, grilled cheese and white sauce. You shouldimaginable though, use the next closest looking
avoid spicy foods with this drink. Gewurztraminerglass. The reason that there are so many types
is ideal when matched with Pork, Chinese foodsof wineglasses available, is that each one is
and Swiss cheese but must be avoided with lightdesigned to emphasise the full aromas and tastes
foods. Pinot Grigio is not an ideal option forwithin a given type of wine. If the wine isn't
Tomatoes and spicy food as this combinationserved in quite the right glass, all these aromas
may create a rather unpleasant taste. Riesling is aand flavors may not be fully realised.
very dry wine and perfect when teamed withHow much to serve:
Veal, Shrimp, cream sauces and Turkey. SweetWine should be opened and served carefully,
food should be avoided with Riesling and Sancerreespecially red wine as this may create a nasty
however.mess if spilt on white clothing or dinner wear. Do
Red Wine:not overfill glasses. It is best to serve a small
In a perfect world a food recommendation wouldamount of wine at first, as this will allow the
be included on the back of a wine bottle.remainder of the wine in the bottle to breathe.
Fortunately we can give you the insiders tips toWhite wine should have an average serving of
getting a wine and food combination just right.three ounces, spirits one ounce and red wine four
Barberra red wine is perfect with Pizza, pasta,or five ounces. Serving smaller servings will help
lasagne and lemon chicken. When eating fish orthe wine last longer and will allow guests to
tomatoes, Cabernet Sauvignon should be avoided.savour it over a greater length of time.
This wine is better suited with chocolate, roast