{"id":3037,"date":"2019-09-11T16:11:12","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T20:11:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=3037"},"modified":"2023-01-10T09:57:26","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T14:57:26","slug":"fall-wine-and-food-pairing-a-guide-to-pairing-fall-cuisine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/fall-wine-and-food-pairing-a-guide-to-pairing-fall-cuisine\/","title":{"rendered":"Fall Wine and Food Pairing: A Guide to Pairing Fall Cuisine"},"content":{"rendered":"

America\u2019s favorite season is right around the corner\u2014color-changing leaves, cooler weather, and loads of heavenly produce are just a few of the things we have to look forward to. When fall comes around, you\u2019re no longer limited to bright summer foods. This is an opportunity to delve into the unique differences of autumn produce.<\/p>\n

With all this new seasonal produce, you\u2019ll need to update your wine<\/a> pairings. Luckily for red wine lovers, you\u2019re no longer limited to the strong notes of pinot noir. Now that summer is on its way out, you can start opening your bottles of fuller red wines. The vast flavor spectrum encourages food lovers to play with the tantalizing shifts of spice and herbs found in these new fall wine options. However, if you love summer wines\u2019 lightness, you don\u2019t have to say goodbye quite yet. Autumn produce pairings combine bright summer wines with the heartiness of winter wines, making all wine lovers happy. Continue reading for more important tips and tricks to fall wine and food pairings\u2014autumn has never tasted so good!<\/p>\n

General Fall Wine Pairing Tips<\/h2>\n

Wine First<\/h3>\n

To make the most out of your fall wine<\/a> and food pairing, you\u2019ll want to start with the wine. Choosing your wine first and matching your meal to the bottle is an easy way to begin your wine pairing journey. Especially when it comes to fall flavors, it is easier to grab your bottle and then match the flavor profile of your food to your chosen wine.<\/p>\n

Match Food Color<\/h3>\n

Generally speaking, wine pairing can sometimes be as simple as pairing colors. This means matching lighter colored foods with light-colored wines and darker-hued foods with darker wines<\/a>. For example, cauliflower and cabbage work best with white wines. You can delve even deeper and go for the lighter-bodied<\/em> white wines as well. This is an interesting tip to play around with.<\/p>\n

Think About Cooking Temperature<\/h3>\n

When fall comes around, new cooking methods make an appearance, which means more opportunity for a wide wine spectrum. When thinking about fall food and wine pairing, consider the cooking temperature and how that correlates with the weight of the wines<\/a>. When you turn up the heat to roast or grill something, heavier wine will pair better with a light wine. The lower the temperature, the less likely the food can stand up to the creamy flavors of a chardonnay, for example.<\/p>\n

Fall Ros\u00e9 Pairings<\/h2>\n

1.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Grenache Ros\u00e9<\/h3>\n

Ros\u00e9 wine isn\u2019t just for the summer. In fact, there are so many different ros\u00e9 varieties that it should be in your refrigerator all year long. Grenache ros\u00e9 is one variation that transfers well from summer to fall. It\u2019s one of the fruitiest, but also contains the perfect levels of tannins and acidity to match fall cuisine.<\/p>\n

Fall Food Pairing:<\/h4>\n