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Wine and Food Matching

November 18, 2016 by admin

Here at Two Tails we believe great wines should be enjoyed with really great food! We love to share recipes from the Fairbourne/Two Tails kitchen that pair beautifully with the wines Sarah crafts.

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Of course, personal preference can also be a prevailing factor when it comes to the joys of putting together good food and wine; but there are a few basic rules of thumb that can be employed when choosing wines to go with your favourite foods, so we thought we’d list a three of them in this blog article.

Acid to acid – Aim to serve wines with high acidity with foods that exhibit similar traits. Those of you that know and love a crisp Sauvignon Blanc will be aware that the zestiness of this varietal comes from it’s acidity. Foods that can be considered acidic include tomatoes and citrus. Saltiness in food is a great contrast to acidity in wine. Salty foods include white cheeses, like goat’s cheese and feta. That’s why fresh steamed mussels with garlic and lemon zest, served with a side of a citrus dressed, fresh green salad with feta and olive, makes a perfect match for Two Tails Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc.

Delicate to delicate – A delicate wine like a Pinot Gris can be overpowered if you serve it with a bold dish with strong flavours. That’s why we suggest that our Marlborough Pinot Gris is a perfect pairing with flash fried and succulent prawns or calamari, and milder cheeses like Haloumi and Gouda.

Choose a flexible red – If you want to easily match a red wine to food it’s best to choose a flexible wine. These exhibit good acidity, or very fruity characteristics, Pinot Noir is one such wine; and Two Tails Marlborough Pinot Noir is no exception. It’s packed with raspberry and cherry flavours, these pair beautifully with lamb, duck, cured meats, it’s also a great partner to mild blue and wash rind cheeses.

Now buy your wine!

Filed Under: Menu Inspiration, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Wine Tasting, Wine Tips

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