Wine & Food Pairing

Not sure what to take to the next BBQ? Or do you struggle to find the right wine for your Chinese dim sim? You’re not alone, but luckily we have some food and wine pairing tips that will have you wine matching like a sommelier before you know it.

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Red Meat and Wine Pairings

Tips for Pairing Wine & Food

When food and wine really complement each other, it elevates both. But how can you tell which wines will complement what you are dishing up? There are some easy, tried and true ways to find great food and wine pairings.

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).
White wines pair best with light-intensity meats (e.g. fish or chicken).
Bitter wines (e.g. red wines) are best balanced with fat.
It is better to match the wine with the sauce than with the meat.
More often than not, White, Sparkling and Rosé wines create contrasting pairings.
More often than not, Red wines will create congruent pairings.