From the article: French Food and Wine Pairing for Beginners
Do you adhere strictly to the red wine with meat and white wine with poultry and seafood rule? Or do you shake things up with unique food and wine pairings? Share your favorite combinations and tricks. Share Your Opinion
Changes all the time!
- Sometimes I pair white with seafood and red with meat, etc. But sometimes I get a craving for an unusual combination - like serving beef with sparkling rose. I've rarely had an unusual mix that has ruined a meal, but I've had pairings that I wouldn't serve again. Live, learn, and enjoy it all!
- —Guest MaryLouB.
No Rules
- We have a few wines we really like and we frequently mix and match them with our usual dishes. We get our new ideas for pairing wine and food from the menu at our favorite restaurant!
- —Guest Jen
I Follow "The Rule"
- I'm not very confident in choosing wine to go with a food, or vice versa. I follow the red with beef, white with all others rule. It takes the guesswork out of it and I enjoy the results.
- —Guest MyraG.
A few tips
- We don't drink very much wine in our household, but we have our own pairing rules. Lately, we have enjoyed Merlot with beef (ground and roast) and a nice rose with lobster. Barbeque season is about to begin, so I'm trying to find a good wine to go with spicy grilled chicken.
- —foodie74
