Core wine and food pairing principles, such as matching acidity and body to a dish, one pairing concept per card.
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- What does acidity in wine do to fatty or oily foods?
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Acidity cuts through fat and cleanses the palate- How do wine tannins interact with protein in food?
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Tannins bind to mouth proteins, softening the wine's astringency- What is the body-matching principle in wine pairing?
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Light wines pair with light foods, full wines with rich foods- How should wine sweetness relate to food sweetness?
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Wine sweetness should equal or exceed the food's sweetness- What foods best pair with high-alcohol wines?
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Rich, fatty, or heavily spiced dishes- What is the traditional pairing for red meat?
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Red wine- What is the traditional pairing for white meat?
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White wine- What wine color typically pairs with seafood?
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White or rosé wine- Why do sparkling wines work well with fried foods?
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Bubbles and acidity cut through grease and cleanse the palate- What type of dishes pair well with citrus-forward wines?
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Fresh, bright, and acidic dishes- How do herbal wine notes pair with food?
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They complement herb-heavy dishes and preparations- What foods pair well with oaked wines?
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Cream, butter, and rich sauce-based dishes- How does wine sweetness help with spicy food?
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Sweetness and body soothe capsaicin heat, not alcohol- What effect does salt in food have on wine perception?
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Salt enhances wine flavors and reduces perceived bitterness- How do umami flavors in food interact with wine tannins?
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Umami amplifies and softens the tannins' perception
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