Culinary Technology & Baking and Pastry Arts

15 simple rules that will steer you to the best wine and food pairings ever.

Recognition of expertise in wine.

The modern "art" of food pairings is a relatively recent phenomenon, fostering an industry of books and media with guidelines for pairings of particular foods and wine. The main concept behind pairings is that certain elements (such as texture and flavor) in both food and wine interact with each other, and thus finding the right combination of these elements will make the entire dining experience more enjoyable.

Definitions of grape varieties, types of wines, regions, and wine tasting terminology. Includes audio pronunciations.

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