Description
Book SynopsisGives practical advice for choosing the right bottle for each meal. This book combines in-depth explorations of twelve grape varietals, sparkling wines, and dessert wines with guidance about foods that enhance the range of styles for each varietal. It also features 16 full-color photos, and six seasonal and special occasion menus.
Trade Review"The best wine and food pairing book ever written. Required reading for all of those who love to cook and entertain but are fearful of choosing the final ingredient of the recipe, the perfect wine." - Kevin Zraly, author of Windows on the World: Complete Wine Course "Inspired yet practical, this book will make your life easier, your food more enjoyable, and the conversation around the table more spirited." - Jacques Pepin "It doesn't get much better than this... one of the most important wine educators of our time and one of America's most influential chefs conspire on the glorious subject of wine and food pairing. Perfect Pairings is valuable for the professional and layman alike, with expansive information presented in straightforward terms. This book will be mandatory reading for all of my staff!" - Charlie Trotter"
Table of ContentsList of Recipes Acknowledgments Introduction Creating Pairings That Work Overview of the Wine Journeys 1. A Sparkling Wine Journey Sparkling Wines 2. The White Journeys Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Riesling Pinot Gris Gewurztraminer Viognier 3. The Red Journeys Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Noir Sangiovese Syrah Zinfandel 4. A Dessert Wine Journey Dessert Wines Pairing at Home: Tips and Menus Pairing When Dining Out The Hall of Fame Principal Wine-Growing Regions Glossary Recommended Reading Index
