Wine and Food Matching

Making the most of alternative varietals

Wine and Food Matching, or food pairing as it is sometimes called, is part science, part art. When you are using a new variety that you are not entirely sure of, the alchemy gets just a little more interesting.

The old adage old red wines with red meats and white wines with white meats is somewhat limiting, especially if you are stretching the boundaries a little. The challenge of matching foods to wines is becoming more difficult because

• more wine styles are coming onto the market
• a much wider range of ingredients and cooking styles are being used
• we are all raising our expectations with dining

Although we will never find the perfect match we can all benefit by thinking a little creatively about how we can best use new wine varieties and styles with the wider range of cuisine available.

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I don't think I have all the answers, but I know my tapenade recipe along with a crisp Grenache rose is hard to beat.

But I need some help...What is your favourite alternative varietal wine and food combination?

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