WINE & FOOD PAIRING
1 The smooth texture of a creamy sauce goes well with a full-bodied and wooded white wine such as chardonnay.
2 A meat dish that’s rich in fat and protein goes well with a tannic red wine such as cabernet sauvignon.
3 Rich, robust food such as a thick winter stew finds balance with a flavourful red wine such as shiraz.
4 Medium-weight dishes such as chicken with Mediterranean roast vegetables work well with a medium-bodied wine such as merlot.
5 Light food, such as poached rainbow trout, goes hand in hand with a lightly wooded chenin blanc.
THE RIGHT CULTIVARS FOR COOKING
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Fish, seafood, bread, carrots, onions
CHENIN BLANC
Chicken, pork, duck
CHARDONNAY
Fish, chicken, seafood, potatoes, corn
MERLOT
Beef, chicken, pork, root…