Comments on: Quickie Guide to Wine part four: Pairing wine with food http://londoneater.com/2008/10/30/quickie-guide-to-wine-part-four-pairing-wine-with-food/ a gastrocentric survival guide for Londoners Sat, 11 Feb 2012 23:07:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Quickie Guide to Wine part seven: the best wine websites — London Eater http://londoneater.com/2008/10/30/quickie-guide-to-wine-part-four-pairing-wine-with-food/comment-page-1/#comment-1200 Quickie Guide to Wine part seven: the best wine websites — London Eater Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:06:06 +0000 http://londoneater.com/?p=2376#comment-1200 [...] are now reading   intro | one | two | three | four | five | six | part [...] [...] are now reading   intro | one | two | three | four | five | six | part [...]

]]> By: Quickie Guide to Wine part six: the wine alternatives — London Eater http://londoneater.com/2008/10/30/quickie-guide-to-wine-part-four-pairing-wine-with-food/comment-page-1/#comment-902 Quickie Guide to Wine part six: the wine alternatives — London Eater Sat, 22 Nov 2008 15:09:28 +0000 http://londoneater.com/?p=2376#comment-902 [...] are now reading   intro | one | two | three | four | five | part six | [...] [...] are now reading   intro | one | two | three | four | five | part six | [...]

]]> By: Quickie Guide to Wine part five: Sommelier Jousting — London Eater http://londoneater.com/2008/10/30/quickie-guide-to-wine-part-four-pairing-wine-with-food/comment-page-1/#comment-684 Quickie Guide to Wine part five: Sommelier Jousting — London Eater Mon, 10 Nov 2008 18:02:45 +0000 http://londoneater.com/?p=2376#comment-684 [...] are now reading   intro | one | two | three | four | part five | six | [...] [...] are now reading   intro | one | two | three | four | part five | six | [...]

]]> By: eating&reading roundup 2nd Nov 08: Follow me on Twitter. — London Eater http://londoneater.com/2008/10/30/quickie-guide-to-wine-part-four-pairing-wine-with-food/comment-page-1/#comment-597 eating&reading roundup 2nd Nov 08: Follow me on Twitter. — London Eater Sun, 02 Nov 2008 19:16:11 +0000 http://londoneater.com/?p=2376#comment-597 [...] The quickie wine guide rolls on and is now in part four! In this edition, we talk about pairing food with wine, go have a look here. [...] [...] The quickie wine guide rolls on and is now in part four! In this edition, we talk about pairing food with wine, go have a look here. [...]

]]> By: Irene http://londoneater.com/2008/10/30/quickie-guide-to-wine-part-four-pairing-wine-with-food/comment-page-1/#comment-576 Irene Sat, 01 Nov 2008 05:07:03 +0000 http://londoneater.com/?p=2376#comment-576 Wow, what a great post! I love this short, sweet and to the point tutorial. I find that wine can be scary and "elitist" for a lot of people because there are so many choices and it seems like everyone knows more than you do, but if you just keep a few simple things in mind (like strengths and flavors, for example), then it's really quite wonderful. I would only add to your tutorial that a crisp, fruity Sauvignon Blanc goes really well with a cold luncheon spread, and of course, a cold Prosecco or champagne for pre-dinner appetizers always gets my dinner parties started on a happy note. I would love to see a similar tutorial on the difference between the wines of different countries. Wow, what a great post! I love this short, sweet and to the point tutorial. I find that wine can be scary and “elitist” for a lot of people because there are so many choices and it seems like everyone knows more than you do, but if you just keep a few simple things in mind (like strengths and flavors, for example), then it’s really quite wonderful. I would only add to your tutorial that a crisp, fruity Sauvignon Blanc goes really well with a cold luncheon spread, and of course, a cold Prosecco or champagne for pre-dinner appetizers always gets my dinner parties started on a happy note.

I would love to see a similar tutorial on the difference between the wines of different countries.

]]> By: emily http://londoneater.com/2008/10/30/quickie-guide-to-wine-part-four-pairing-wine-with-food/comment-page-1/#comment-567 emily Fri, 31 Oct 2008 01:05:20 +0000 http://londoneater.com/?p=2376#comment-567 great post! so great, in fact, that I've just realized there's no wine in the house and I must run out to grab some. ;) In addition to your suggestions, may I also suggest a cabernet franc as a decent pairing for both both red and white meats, given that the latter is not served with a particularly acidic/citrusy sauce. Like a pinot noir, it's light bodied and so can also work with heartier fishes or even delicate scallops. For whites, my catch-all is a pouilly-fume, as it has nice mineral and bright citrus notes without sacrificing smooth drinkability. My fave is the Dagueneau Pouillys...the man is a mad genius! great post! so great, in fact, that I’ve just realized there’s no wine in the house and I must run out to grab some. ;)

In addition to your suggestions, may I also suggest a cabernet franc as a decent pairing for both both red and white meats, given that the latter is not served with a particularly acidic/citrusy sauce. Like a pinot noir, it’s light bodied and so can also work with heartier fishes or even delicate scallops. For whites, my catch-all is a pouilly-fume, as it has nice mineral and bright citrus notes without sacrificing smooth drinkability. My fave is the Dagueneau Pouillys…the man is a mad genius!

]]> By: thehungryengineer http://londoneater.com/2008/10/30/quickie-guide-to-wine-part-four-pairing-wine-with-food/comment-page-1/#comment-564 thehungryengineer Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:33:31 +0000 http://londoneater.com/?p=2376#comment-564 I continue to find your wine series intriguing. Well done!! And I heartily second the notion of a nice old tawny port. My favorite dessert :-) I continue to find your wine series intriguing. Well done!! And I heartily second the notion of a nice old tawny port. My favorite dessert :-)

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