Wine Guide: Food & Wine
When matching wine with food your choices are literally endless. The good news is that there are no right or wrong answers. Sure, some combinations will work better than others, but the best way to learn is though experimentation with your favorite foods and favorite wines. So, stop scouring through the countless options and varietals at your local wine shop or grocery store and browse our wine section for the ultimate set of Guy’s Guide Cliff’s Notes. Remember, that it's not just what you're cooking that matters but how you're cooking it. Here are some basic pointers that should get you started:
Wine should complement your dish rather than dominate it, so one thing to keep in mind is "light food: light wine, heavier food: heavier wine". Soups, salads and light dishes will show best when accompanied by light, usually white, wines. More robust foods with fuller flavors can handle bigger, stronger wines. Obvious, we know, but it really is that simple. Now take a look at the links below for some of the more commonly consumed varietals ranked by price, value and TASTE! Included in our evaluation of the wines, are also our “Quick-Tips” on the basics of pairing the wine with your meal, and optimizing its flavor.
Wine should complement your dish rather than dominate it, so one thing to keep in mind is "light food: light wine, heavier food: heavier wine". Soups, salads and light dishes will show best when accompanied by light, usually white, wines. More robust foods with fuller flavors can handle bigger, stronger wines. Obvious, we know, but it really is that simple. Now take a look at the links below for some of the more commonly consumed varietals ranked by price, value and TASTE! Included in our evaluation of the wines, are also our “Quick-Tips” on the basics of pairing the wine with your meal, and optimizing its flavor.