The Wine Experience          
Conventional Wisdom  

There's so-called 'conventional wisdom' about everything.   And when it comes to wine and food, toss the red with meat, white with fish thing out the kitchen window!

 

Talking about fish, seafoods that are firmer in texture and more oily or flavorful work great with red wines.   Here are some wine choices with some typical preparations . . .

 

•  Grilled salmon, whether hot or cold, pairs up with Oregon or other Pinot Noir-based wines

 

•  Serve baked halibut and Chianti Classico or try some broiled swordfish with a Spanish Rioja.

 

•  Seared ahi is terrific with a Cotes du Rhone or an Australian Shiraz

 

•  But here's the kicker . . . if you like barbeque (and who doesn't) fire up the grill and try a salmon steak with California Zinfandel

 

Remember, matching wine and food is all about how they balance each other, add to the experience, or complement the flavors.  

 

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