Wine Pairing Flashcards
Quick Wine Facts
Red wines have more ____
bitterness
Flavor profiles to consider for Wine Pairings:
- Acidic
- Fatty
- Bitter
- Salty
- Sweet
- Alcohol
Quick Wine Facts
White and Rosé wines have more ____
acidity
Quick Wine Facts
Sweet wines have mostly ____
sweet notes
Two methods of wine pairing:
- Congruent Wine Pairings
- Contrasting Wine Pairings
It is when you pair two similar flavors together that amplify each other and create a good balance
Congruent pairing
Also called ‘complementary pairing.’ It is when one flavor cuts through and balances out the richness of the other
Contrasting pairing
Chardonnay can be paired with?
Salmon
Cabernet can be paired with?
red meat
Pinot Noir can be paired with?
Earthy flavors
Pinot Grigio can bepaired with?
Seafood
Sauvignon Blanc can be paired with?
Tart flavors
Rosé can be paired with?
Cheesy dishes
Sparkling wine can be paired with?
Salty flavors
Riesling can be paired with?
Sweet and Spicy Flavors
Syrah can be paired with?
Spiced dishes
Zinfandel can be paired with?
Rich plates
A good rule of thumb is to pair red wines with?
Red meats, fatty, and hearty dishes
White wines are best with?
Lighter flavors
fish and poultry
A lightly flavored, medium textured meat
Chicken
White meat
Like a mini chicken, tastes like chicken, often prepared like Quail
Poussin
White meat
More assertive flavor than chicken but not as strong as duck. Very tender, small, usually with bones. Sweet nutty flavor.
Quail
White meat
The breast meat of this is lightly flavored and has a strong texture
Turkey
White meat
Succulent but earthy with darker meat and delicate texture
Pigeon Squab (rock dove)
Dark meat