Creative SUMMER PAIRINGS
AUGUST 2020
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IT CAN BE DIFFICULT to know how to pair wine with food, even under the best of circumstances. One wrong flavour or nuance can undo the entire meal, sending guests fleeing for the door in disgust and horror. While the aforementioned situation may be a slight embellishment, it is very important to understand how to suitably pair a wine with a meal. In the summertime, there is perhaps nothing more important than the pairing of a good, invigorating wine with a pleasing BBQ dish. Break the Rules If there was ever a situation in which to break the rules, BBQ would be it. Most are well aware of the classic rules, such as “don’t serve red wine with fish” or “don’t serve a dish that is sweeter than the wine.” BBQ presents the perfect opportunity to throw the rulebook out entirely. Learning to experiment is essential because limitless unusual pairings can result in true culinary ecstasy. One classic West Coast pairing that may look peculiar on paper is that of a Pinot Noir with mouth-watering BBQ Sockeye salmon. This pairing works due to the delicacy of Pinot Noir, allowing the salmon to stand out on its own.
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