Wine & Food Pairing

Question 1

What effect does Salt have on tannin level in red wine?

Answer 1

Makes the tannins softer

Question 2

What are the two components in food that tend to make wines less drying & bitter, sweeter and more fruity?

Answer 2

Salt and Acid

Question 3

What are the two components in food that tend to make wines more drying and bitter, less sweet and less fruity?

Answer 3

Sweetness and Umami

Question 4

What effect does fatty/oily food have on wine?

Answer 4

It makes it seem less acidic

Question 5

What is a good guideline for pairing sweet foods with wine?

Answer 5

Select a wine that has a higher level of sweetness than the food