Perfect Pairings (English Edition): A Master Sommelier's Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food by Evan Goldstein

Perfect Pairings by Evan Goldstein is the ideal book for understanding the intricacies of wine and food pairings in a modern context, where international flavors meet wines from around the world. As the market offers an unprecedented diversity of wines — from California, France, and Italy to South Africa, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia — it becomes essential to know how to pair these wines with diverse dishes from multiple cultures, including Asian, Latin American, and Creole cuisines.

In this guide, Evan Goldstein, a renowned Master Sommelier and restaurant industry expert, provides a simple and effective method for choosing the perfect wine based on the meal. Each chapter highlights a main grape variety, including sparkling wines and dessert wines, while suggesting the most appropriate dishes to enhance each wine style.

The 58 exclusive recipes by chef Joyce Goldstein include ingredients and flavors carefully chosen to accompany a wide range of wine profiles. You will learn, for example, to pair a mineral-noted Chardonnay with a delicate dish, or a rich, oaky Chardonnay with a more gourmet preparation.

Perfect Pairings also includes:

• 16 color photos illustrating exemplary pairings
• 6 seasonal and special occasion menus for unforgettable meals
• Tips to enhance your dining experience, both at home and in restaurants
• A glossary of wine terms for better understanding of wine vocabulary
• An overview of major wine regions around the world
• More than 500 wine recommendations, covering all price ranges

Whether you are an enthusiast or a professional, this book is a comprehensive resource for mastering the complex but exciting art of wine and food pairing.

Product Features

• Title: Perfect Pairings: A Master Sommelier's Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food
• EAN13: 9780520243774
• ISBN: 978-0-520-24377-4
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Publication Date: 05/15/2006
• Number of Pages: 328
• Dimensions: 24.7 x 20 x 3 cm
• Weight: 950 g
• Language: English