{"id":8628,"date":"2021-03-12T10:09:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T15:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/divinonyc.com\/?p=8628"},"modified":"2021-07-20T22:14:42","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T02:14:42","slug":"how-to-pair-food-and-wine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/divino.wine\/how-to-pair-food-and-wine\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pair Food and Wine (A Guide)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

4 Rules for Pairing Food and Wine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we discussed in the VIDEO GUIDE<\/strong><\/a>, the fundamentals of how to pair wine and food can vary, but there are some basic rules we can agree on. We put together this guide to help you get started and learn more about food and wine pairing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We also cover food and wine pairing in episode 21 <\/strong><\/a>of our series, 21 Days to Wine<\/strong><\/a>, a free introduction to wine tasting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are my top tips on how to pair food and wine:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1) Balance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Balance is the number one rule for food and wine pairing. The right combination works like magic to bring out the best on your plate and in your glass. A perfect pairing is almost like magic! Flavors of both the food and the wine can really sing when paired correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When choosing a wine to pair with food, take into account the consistency of the main ingredient as well as well as how it is prepared.<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

For example, a grilled chicken breast is lean and simple. Fried chicken has texture, fattiness, and depending on what\u2019s in the batter a very intense flavor. Barbecued chicken is juicy and also potentially intensely flavorful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acidity, minerality, tannins, and effervescence (bubbles) all work in different ways to help clean and polish your palate, and prepare you for another extraordinary bite. <\/h4>\n\n\n\n