Wine Pairing

Question 1

Quick Wine Facts

Red wines have more ____

Answer 1

bitterness

Question 1

Flavor profiles to consider for Wine Pairings:

Answer 1

• Acidic
• Fatty
• Bitter
• Salty
• Sweet
• Alcohol

Question 2

Quick Wine Facts

White and Rosé wines have more ____

Answer 2

acidity

Question 3

Quick Wine Facts

Sweet wines have mostly ____

Answer 3

sweet notes

Question 4

Two methods of wine pairing:

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1. Congruent Wine Pairings
2. Contrasting Wine Pairings

Question 5

It is when you pair two similar flavors together that amplify each other and create a good balance

Answer 5

Congruent pairing

Question 6

Also called ‘complementary pairing.’ It is when one flavor cuts through and balances out the richness of the other

Answer 6

Contrasting pairing

Question 7

Chardonnay can be paired with?

Answer 7

Salmon

Question 8

Cabernet can be paired with?

Answer 8

red meat

Question 9

Pinot Noir can be paired with?

Answer 9

Earthy flavors

Question 10

Pinot Grigio can bepaired with?

Answer 10

Seafood

Question 11

Sauvignon Blanc can be paired with?

Answer 11

Tart flavors

Question 12

Rosé can be paired with?

Answer 12

Cheesy dishes

Question 13

Sparkling wine can be paired with?

Answer 13

Salty flavors

Question 14

Riesling can be paired with?

Answer 14

Sweet and Spicy Flavors

Question 15

Syrah can be paired with?

Answer 15

Spiced dishes

Question 16

Zinfandel can be paired with?

Answer 16

Rich plates

Question 17

A good rule of thumb is to pair red wines with?

Answer 17

Red meats, fatty, and hearty dishes

Question 18

White wines are best with?

Answer 18

Lighter flavors

fish and poultry

Question 19

A lightly flavored, medium textured meat

Answer 19

Chicken

White meat

Question 20

Like a mini chicken, tastes like chicken, often prepared like Quail

Answer 20

Poussin

White meat

Question 21

More assertive flavor than chicken but not as strong as duck. Very tender, small, usually with bones. Sweet nutty flavor.

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Quail

White meat

Question 22

The breast meat of this is lightly flavored and has a strong texture

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Turkey

White meat

Question 23

Succulent but earthy with darker meat and delicate texture

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Pigeon Squab (rock dove)

Dark meat

Question 24

Pinkish-white meat, with delicate flavors that are a touch more exotic and apple-like than chicken

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Pheasant

Dark meat

Question 25

The texture is not as delicate as pheasant or squab but with a similar flavor of earthy dark meat

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Partridge

Dark meat

Question 26

Tastes like a combination of chicken and turkey with dark meat overtones

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Guinea Fowl

Dark meat

Question 27

More assertive flavor with an oily and gamey note. Depending on the preparation, it can be more reminiscent of pork

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Duck

Dark meat

Question 28

Long grain and strong textured meat. It has a buttery and nutty flavor

Answer 28

Turkey

Dark meat

Question 29

Almost like a wild turkey with all dark meat. Often noted as being similar to roast beef

Answer 29

Goose

Dark meat

Question 30

Unlike other birds and more steak-like in texture. It is an extremely lean and tender red meat

Answer 30

Ostrich

Dark meat