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Basic Tips
There are no hard and fast
rules when it comes to food
and wine pairing.
The most important thing is
to experiment and find the
pairing that works best for
your palate.
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General
Guidelines
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The wine should be more acidic than the food.
The wine should be sweeter than the food.
The wine should have the same flavor & intensity
as the food.
Red wines pair best with bold flavored meats (e.g.
red meat).
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White wines pair best with light-intensity meats
(e.g. fish or chicken).
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Bitter wines (e.g. red wines) are best balanced with
fat.
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It is better to match the wine with the sauce than
with the meat.
Guidelines
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Examples
âś“ Beef Wellington with Bordeaux
✓ Seafood paella with Albariño
âś“ Coq au Vin with Burgundy
âś“ Mushroom risotto with Nebbiolo
âś“ Sashimi with Sake
âś“ Quiche Lorraine with Chardonnay
âś“ Fettuccine Alfredo with Pinot Grigio
âś“ Steak frites with Syrah/Shiraz
âś“ Pad Thai with Riesling
âś“ Fish and chips with Pale Ale
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Few Examples
âś“ Tuna tartare with Chenin Blanc
âś“ Beef brisket with Zinfandel
âś“ Ceviche with Viognier
âś“ Scallops with Chablis
âś“ Shepherd's pie with Stout
âś“ Ramen with Sake
âś“ Shrimp scampi with Pinot Blanc
âś“ Beef bourguignon with Pinot Noir
âś“ Lobster thermidor with Chardonnay
âś“ Chicken teriyaki with Sake
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Few Examples
âś“ Cheese fondue with Fendant
âś“ Spaghetti Bolognese with Sangiovese
âś“ Miso soup with Sake
âś“ Fish pie with Chardonnay
âś“ Peking duck with Merlot
âś“ Mussels with Muscadet
âś“ Chicken satay with GewĂĽrztraminer
âś“ Roasted vegetables with Pinot Gris
âś“ Croque Monsieur with Beaujolais
âś“ Tiramisu with Vin Santo
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IndianMenuWithWinepairingExample
» Starter
• Dish: Aloo Tikki (Potato Cutlets)
• Wine pairing: Fratelli Sette 2017 or Sula Chenin Blanc 2019
» Main Course
• Dish: Lamb Rogan Josh (Lamb Curry)
• Wine pairing: Grover Zampa Vineyards La Reserve 2015 or Sula Dindori Reserve Shiraz 2018
• Dish: Baingan Bharta (Roasted Eggplant Curry)
• Wine pairing: Sula Sauvignon Blanc 2020 or York Arros 2017
» Desert
• Dish: Ras Malai (Cheese Dumplings in Sweetened Milk)
• Wine pairing: Sula Late Harvest Chenin Blanc 2018 or Four Seasons Viognier 2018
» Again, please keep in mind that wine pairing is subjective and can vary depending on personal preferences.
Additionally, Indian wines can be an excellent choice for pairing with Indian food, as they are often made with grape
varietals that complement the spices and flavors of Indian cuisine.
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