Month: August 2015

Food and wine pairing fundamentals

Food and wine pairing fundamentals

August 6, 2015

Most people get confused when they are pairing wine and they don’t understand where they should start. They get stuck between whether they should pair food to the wine or they should pair wine to the food. I agree, it can be a little confusing when you don’t know a lot about food and wine pairings. Frankly, it is a fair shake. You should start with whatever inspires you more, whether it is the wine or the food. Always remember, “Cooking is basically a proper balance of acid, fat, sweet and salt.” So it is the balance that really matters… read more
Beginner’s Guide To Wine Tasting

Beginner’s Guide To Wine Tasting

August 3, 2015

Not everyone is a professional wine taster, and if that is the case for you as well, tasting wine and trying to pick the right one for the right occasions can be a rather daunting task. When learning how to better taste wine, appreciating the differences in alternate varieties can help you not only pick different wines, but also better understand your personal preferences. With a little preparation and the right tools you can be right on your way to be a more knowledgeable wine enthusiast. 1. Appearance The first thing to note, when tasting a wine, is the appearance.… read more