Food and Wine Pairing
Matching the flavor or body of the wine with the food
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Pilsner
Pair with salads or simple seafood dishes
Earthy flavours
Pinot Noir
Acidic wines with cream sauce
Acid cuts fat
A creative beer pairing for oysters
Stout
Sauvignon Blanc
Tart dressings and sauces
What wine would you pair with spicy food?
Sweet wine
If a beer is too cold, what might happen
The beers flavours will be dulled and the aroma will not be released leaving it dull and tasteless.
Cheesy dishes
Dry Rose
Naturally occurring phenolic compounds found in many kinds of plants, including a grape's skins, stems, and seeds. Tannins help provide texture, balance, and structure to wine.
Tannins
American IPA
Bold flavours like spicy food, burgers, strong cheeses and grilled meats
Pinot Grigio
What is a classic flavour in wine to pair with Lobster?
Butter
Five key qualities to consider when pairing food and beer
Bitterness, carbonation, heat, richness and sweetness
BBQ Sauces
Malbec