Great Fine Wine

It is generally considered that there are two main ways of pairing wine and food. First, wine can become a major component in the preparation of a meal. Second, it can be done by drinking and enjoying wine with the food we eat. Of course, the first activity should always be followed by the second for maximum wine and food enjoyment! And you can always enjoy both activities at the same time to provide the ideal combination wine and food.

Enjoy Wine With Dinner

Good wine will improve digestion, contribute to the flavor of the food and, in the case of red wine, assist in good health. There are several schools of thought as to which wines to combine with particular foods. However, my suggestion is that if it tastes right, it is right. While some gourmets may argue with this, there seems to be little downside in pairing wine and food in this manner.

Cooking With Wine

Italian and Fench chefs and home cooks are renowned for their use of wine in their cooking. Both cuisines make extensive use of both red and white wines in meal preparation from appetizers to sauces to desserts.

Pairing wine and food like this avoids any alcoholic taste in the dish as bringing the wine to the boil removes the alcohol.

A rule to remember when cooking with wine is never to cook with a wine that you don’t want to drink. This can mean opening a bottle of wine just for the recipe you are planning but the flavor boost to your dinner is worth it. Never be tempted to add that wine that has been sitting open in the fridge for the last week to the recipe you are cooking. If it isn’t a wine you would drink, don’t attempt to cook with it. You’ll find more ideas for cooking with wine, how to store wine and how to taste wine at Wine Cellar Secrets.

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