 | 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. |
Forget everything you think you know about pairing food and wine. As a trained industry insider I can share that scientists have determined that our palates are affected very specifically by certain flavor combinations. |
