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WINE
Pairings:
Remember, your food should not overpower your
wine.
Beef-
Hearty,
fatty/chewy steaks need a wine with body & texture to match its
own texture. Something like a cabernet, sauvignon, red zinfandel and
shiraz/syrah. But more tender or less fatty/chewy beef like filet mignon
or prime rib go great with softer, fruitier reds like merlot, pinot
noir and sangiovese.
Poultry-
Most
often when we mention poutry, we're talking about chicken which is really
versatile when paired with wine. Depending on its preparation and what
sauces might accompany it, you can pair poultry with wines as light
as sauvignon blanc and as heavy as cabernet. Other recommendations include
chardonnay, merlot, zinfandel and pinot noir.
Pork-
Pork
can be prepared sweet, sour or spicy, all of which pair well with gewurtztraminer.
Grilled sausages and bacon call for the intensity of a syrah. The rich
spiciness of BBQ ribs fits well with zinfandel because both the wine
and the sauce have such intenses flavors.
Seafood-
Most
fish and shellfish which are fairly delicate dishes pair well with lighter
wines like sauvignon blanc and unoaked chardonnay. Heavier seafood like
red snapper or other fish that is smoked or served with cream sauces
can be easily paired with a red wine such a pinot noir or zinfandel.
Vegetarian-
With
these dishes, anything goes from light and delicate to heavy and robust.
For heartier dishes with tomatoes, herbs, mushrooms and cheeses, a more
robust wine like zinfandel and shiraz are a good match. For lighter
fare like potatoes, greens and dried fruit, go for a lighter white like
chardonnay, sauvignon blanc or riesling.
Lamb-
Many
lamb dishes are marinated with a lot of herbs and/or garlic. For this
reason, reds seem to go with this meat the best. Depending on its preparation,
of course, light reds like pinot noir and merlot to heavier, more flavorful
reds like syrah and cabernet sauvignon.
Dessert-
Light,
fruity desserts like a puff pastry or fruit tart pair well with moscat
wines which are available bubbly or still. (With or without carbonation)
Richer and sweeter desserts which contain chocolate, poached fruit or
desserts with candy demand a port wine or something with intense flavors
like framboise (raspberry).
Remember, your dessert wine should always be sweeter
than your dessert.
Beer
Pairings:
Appetizers
Cheese
Beer should be balanced with strength of cheese, not overpowering it.
Complementary Beer Styles: Mild: Lighter Ales, Lagers. Smoked: Full-bodied
or darker Ales
Nachos With Salsa
Beer must stand up to combination of meat, cheese and spicy salsa.
Complementary Beer Styles: Pale Ales, Amber Ales, Borown Ales, Porters,
Stouts, Lagers, Marzens, Bocks
Salad
Lighter, less malty brews will compliment most salad dressings.
Complementary Beer Styles: Wheat Ales, Golden Ales, Blonde Ales
Entrees
Chinese
Hoppy or full-bodied brews will match most spicy, ethnic dishes.
Complementary Beer Styles: Pale Ales, Amber Ales, Brown Ales, Porters,
Stouts, Dark Lagers, Marzens, Bocks
Poultry
Pairing can vary to match preparation. Light-bodied brews with light
marinades and broiled poultry; full-bodied beers with BBQ and gravies.
Complementary Beer Styles: Broil: Lighter Ales, Pilseners, Lagers.
BBQ: Pale Ales, Darker Ales, Lagers, Porters, Stouts
Red Meat
Moderate to full-bodied malty beers will balance hearty meat entrees.
Complementary Beer Styles: Red Ales, Amber Ales, Brown Ales, Lagers,
Bocks, E.S.B.s
Seafood (Fresh Fish)
Lighter to moderate-bodied brews will compliment grilled/broiled dishes;
fuller-bodied brews with smoked preparation.
Complementary Beer Styles: Grilled: Wheat Ales, Golden Ales, Pilseners,
Lagers. Smoked: E.S.B.s, Pale Ales, Amber Ales
Spicy BBQ/Smoked
Lighter brews will be overpowered by the spiciness of these dishes.
Malty brews tend to offer a good balance.
Complementary Beer Styles: Dark Lagers, Marzens, Bocks, Pale Ales, Amber
Ales, Brown Ales, Porter Stouts, "Smoked beers" also match
nicely
Desserts
Creamy
Smooth, sweet, malty beers match nicely.
Complementary Beer Styles: Dark Lagers, Bocks, Brown Ales, Porters,
Stouts
Fruity
Lighter, fruity ales can be a delicious partner to fruity desserts.
Complementary Beer Styles: Fruit Ales, Lambics, Wheat Ales Sweet
(Chocolate)
A fruity or full-bodied beer can compliment a rich, relaxing dessert.
Complementary Beer Styles: Fruit Ales, Lambics, Brown Ales, Porters,
Stouts, dark Lagers
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