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However, many foods seem similarly capable of complementing both red and white wines. Poultry for example is equally at home with Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and other white wines as with Pinot Noir, Merlot, or some of the finest red Bordeaux one can muster to the table. The same can be said for veal, pork, ham, rabbit, and a wide variety of vegetarian fare. Often, the richness of the sauce and the choice of ingredients therein shape our preferences as to whether to serve white or red with a certain type of food, but both extend a warm welcome.

Seafood

Seafood is one area that seems to gather the greatest consensus among the panel; yet, it also instigates a bit of controversy. Generally, we have experienced that white fish tastes better to us with white wine, unless a highly charged tomato based sauce accompanies it. Frequently, we have found that tannic red wines tend to lose their focus and taste steely in the company of white fish, even salmon, and add little to the flavor of the fish. For this reason, we generally avoid pairing Cabernet based wines, Chiantis, full-bodied Merlots and Syrahs, and most other red wines with seafood, including shellfish. However, tuna, salmon, and a few full-flavored fish make splendid companions to light reds like Pinot Noir. Occasionally, full- bodied, low acid wines like Cote du Rhone and Chateauneuf-du-Pape also receive high praise from many members of our tasting panels with tuna, so we sometimes suggest them as a good match.

Beef, Lamb & Game

Beef, lamb, and game by nature of their rich flavors generally get the nod as the preferred accompaniments to red wine, if for no other reason than the tannins in red wine cut through the fat and muscle of the meat, thereby releasing additional flavors. Also, the body and flavor of most medium to full-bodied reds can match that of meat, something few white wines seem to do as well. Moreover, our basic philosophy on meat and red wine gravitates to the old adage that the better the meat, the greater the red wine.

Pizza, Pasta, Vegetables and wine and cheese pairing

When pairing food and wine like pizza, pasta, cheeses, and vegetables In our experience, whether we prefer white or red with these foods depends more upon the sauce, style, or topping. However, what may surprise some serious wine drinkers, particularly red wine aficionados, is the growing consensus among panel members that cheese is often enhanced as much by white wine as red. This is particularly true of crusted cheeses, like Brie and Camembert. In our opinion, red wine favors soft and semi-soft whole milk cheeses. Goat cheese can be interesting with both red and white wines.

Fruits and Desserts

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Nothing can polarize a panel quite like exotic fruit, dessert, and sweets in the company of wine. Nonetheless, red wine and chocolate certainly has its adherents, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and Zinfandel getting the nod as the most enjoyable accompaniments to the world's most beloved confection. With other sweets, personal choice certainly reigns supreme, with a consensus often difficult to attain.

Unquestionably, we are of the mind that experimentation is the key to successful food and wine Pairing. For the simple reason that experimenting with pairing wine with food is fun. Besides, no one can enjoy another's palate or tastes, so we encourage or members be daring and enjoy!