Wine and food pairing is fascinating, fun - and complex. This introductory course is perfect for those students with some, but not extensive, wine knowledge and culinary expertise.

During Wine and Food Pairing Fundamentals you will:

• Examine basic techniques for successful wine and food pairing.


• Consider all of the flavor elements that make up a dish and study which of those elements is most important when pairing the dish with wine.


• Taste and study examples of classical wine and food pairings.


• Learn how various components in a wine affect food flavor.


• Examine how various tastes such as sweetness or saltiness affect wine.


• Discover the effect spices have on wines.


• Explore complementary and contrasting pairings.


• Taste foods that can be difficult to pair with wine (artichokes, etc.) and learn various ways to make those foods more wine-friendly.

Please note that Wine and Food Pairing 101 is conducted in the classroom and on field trips. No cooking is involved; chef's uniforms and knives are not necessary.


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