Food/wine pairing 101
Without getting too technical, acidic white wines pair well with lighter meats, and heavier reds help to break through fatty foods. The easiest rule of thumb is to try to determine the dominant taste of a dish – salty, acidic, sweet, or fatty – and pair your wine accordingly. You can use this list as a general guide, but please feel free to experiment also:
- Big bodied reds (Cabernet, Shiraz) pair well with red meats, hard cheeses and smoked meats
- Medium bodied reds (Merlot) pair well with red meats, white meats and hard cheeses
- Light bodied reds (Pinot Noir) pair well with fish, duck, white meat and vegetables
- Light dry whites (Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris) pair well with fish, vegetables and bread
- Sweeter whites (Moscato, Riesling, Chenin Blanc) pair well with soft and hard cheeses and sweet desserts
- Heavy whites (Chardonnay) pair well with vegetables, breads, rich fish and white meat
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Sparkling wines (Champagne, Cuvee) pair well with seafood, cheeses and canapes
- Versatile Rosés pair well with spicy food, white meats, pasta, soft cheeses, antipasti, and fresh fruit.Â
Now we have a general idea of what alcohol-free wines pair well with food, let’s return to your Uber Eats order!Â
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