Perfect Pairings: A Master Sommelier’s Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food
As thousands of wines from around the globe enter the marketplace and the American palate continues to adopt flavors from a range of cultures, the task of pairing wine and food becomes increasingly complicated. No longer is the choice simply red or white, or wines from California, France, or Italy. The typical shopper today has access to wines from those regions plus South Africa, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia. If that isn’t confusing enough, Asian, Creole, and Latin American...
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"The best wine and food pairing book ever written. Required reading for all 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 down-to-earth, this book will make your life easier, your food more enjoyable, and the conversation around the table more spirited."—Jacques Pépin"I was crushed when the seminal California restaurant Square One closed its doors in 1996. The animated culinary dialogue between Evan and Joyce Goldstein—he with the corkscrew, she with the whisk—was always surprising, generous, and delicious beyond belief. Perfect Pairings revives that spirited magic so that any of us can learn to do it at home. I'm feeling better already!"—Danny Meyer, coauthor of The Union Square Cafe Cookbook"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 layperson alike, with expansive information presented in straightforward terms. This book will be mandatory reading for all of my staff!"—Charlie Trotter, restaurateur and author"Groundbreaking and very user-friendly. I really, really, like it."—Sara Schneider, Senior Wine Editor, Sunset Magazine Publishers Weekly Goldstein, a James Beard Award-winning sommelier and author of Five Star Service, tackles the tricky task of pairing wine with food. His practical guide for learning about the different styles of wines (varietals) encourages experimentation and offers hints on how to taste with discernment. Comprehensive chapters on 12 common varietals and sections on sparkling and dessert wines contain the most pertinent facts: regions, top producers, key flavors to look for and ideas for food pairings. Goldstein's mother, Joyce, a noted chef and cookbook author (The Mediterranean Kitchen) shares complementary recipes for simple yet flavorful dishes. Sample menus suggest, for instance, pairing an austere merlot with Tuna with Rosemary and Citrus Tapenade; or an aged, developed syrah with Korean Short Ribs. A thorough glossary of everyday wine terms rounds out a useful primer for those who like wine but don't have extensive knowledge of the subject. 16 color photos. (May) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.
List 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 Gewürztraminer Viognier3. 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
\ From the Publisher"Makes you want to go all-out for your next dinner party."—Wall Street Journal\ \ \ \ \ Publishers WeeklyGoldstein, a James Beard Award-winning sommelier and author of Five Star Service, tackles the tricky task of pairing wine with food. His practical guide for learning about the different styles of wines (varietals) encourages experimentation and offers hints on how to taste with discernment. Comprehensive chapters on 12 common varietals and sections on sparkling and dessert wines contain the most pertinent facts: regions, top producers, key flavors to look for and ideas for food pairings. Goldstein's mother, Joyce, a noted chef and cookbook author (The Mediterranean Kitchen) shares complementary recipes for simple yet flavorful dishes. Sample menus suggest, for instance, pairing an austere merlot with Tuna with Rosemary and Citrus Tapenade; or an aged, developed syrah with Korean Short Ribs. A thorough glossary of everyday wine terms rounds out a useful primer for those who like wine but don't have extensive knowledge of the subject. 16 color photos. (May) Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.\ \ \ Library JournalThis primer by master sommelier and wine educator Goldstein serves up straightforward, practical advice for pairing wine with food. Novices and those seeking to expand their knowledge on the subject will appreciate chapters that offer concise details on regions, top producers, flavors, cooking methods, and pairing pointers for 12 grape varietals as well as sparkling and dessert wines. Also included are useful tips for home and restaurant dining experiences and a glossary of wine terminology. Goldstein's cookbook author mother, Joyce, provides recipes, but they do not add to this guide unless home chefs are willing to handle live lobsters, cook squab and calamari, or serve caviar. With appeal to anyone who enjoyed Everyday Dining with Wine or Great Tastes Made Simple by another master sommelier, Andrea Immer, this is recommended for public and academic libraries.-Christine Holmes, San Jose State Univ. Lib., CA Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.\ \
