Harmony on the Palate : Matching Simple Recipes to Everyday Wine Styles

by Darling, Shari

• ISBN13: 9781552857014
• ISBN10: 1552857018
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-11-05
• Publisher: Whitecap Books Ltd

Summary

Nothing is as heavenly to the palate as the perfect combination of wine with food. But the art of pairing can be daunting. Knowing how to select an ideal wine for a specific dish is often hit-or-miss. Harmony on the Palate examines the science and art of pairing food and wine.

Author Biography

Shari Darling, The Sophisticated Wino, enjoys a North American reputation in food and wine. She is a best-selling author, TV journalist and syndicated and feature newspaper columnist. She writes regularly for Food and Beverage International magazine, which is distributed to restaurants throughout the U.S. and internationally. She is currently designing and implementing a university-level Wine Certificate Program, and continues to serve as a wine judge in places such as New York and Beijing.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 4
Introduction	p. 5
The Scientific Art of Wine and Food Pairing	p. 8
Exploring the Science of Our Senses	p. 10
What Kind of Taster are You?	p. 12
The Building Block Principles	p. 15
A Closer Look at the Building Blocks	p. 18
Celebrating the Art of Wine with Food	p. 22
Employing the Building Blocks	p. 29
Matching Simple Recipes to Everyday Wine Styles	p. 32
Sparkling	p. 34
Crisp, Dry Whites	p. 46
Well-Balanced, Medium-Bodied, Smooth Whites	p. 62
Big, Fat Whites	p. 76
Off-Dry Whites	p. 94
Off-Dry Roses	p. 114
Light, Fruity Reds	p. 128
Reds with Forward Fruit Character	p. 138
Austere Reds	p. 150
Late Harvest and Icewines	p. 162
Ports and Port-Style	p. 174
Index	p. 182
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