Neither of us knows a whole lot about wine and neither do a lot of our friends. So we thought we'd have a Friday night party to learn more about wine, cheese and each other.
 | Understanding taste is important with wine and food pairings, because you may want to complement or contrast the taste of the wine with the taste of the food in your pairings. |
 | Understanding the types of red wine varietals is a step toward understanding the wine culture as a whole, as well as the foods with which the wines can be paired. Here is a list of red wine varietals that you should know before a tasting. |
 | Understanding the types of white wines varietals is a step toward understanding the wine culture as a whole, as well as the foods with which the wines can be paired. Here is a list of white wine varietals that you should know before a tasting. |
Wine and cheese pairing guidelines are just that: guidelines. Stick to classic combinations when you don't want to take chances with your guests' palates and save pairing experiments for your own enjoyment. |
Red wine goes with meat, and white wine goes with chicken or fish - or so the saying goes. But what about everything in between: spicy foods, sweet flavors, creamy cheeses, etc.? In actuality, many wines complement a range of dishes, and knowing what to drink with what food does not require the services of a personal sommelier. |
