How to pair foods with Shiraz

Hunter Valley Shiraz and duck

SHIRAZ

How to pair foods with Shiraz

Food

A great food and wine pairing creates a harmonious balance between the components of a dish and the characteristics of a wine. Shiraz is a wonderful food wine as it can complement many cuisine styles and dishes from Summer salads to slow cooked feasts. You don’t need to be a sommelier to create the perfect match, there are however, a few basic tips to remember when choosing the best wine for your next meal.

RICH WITH BOLD

Big, bold flavoured Shiraz goes well with richly flavoured, spiced dishes think pepper, paprika or smokey barbeque (not piquant hot). The rich fruits and firm tannins meld and soften beautifully. Try Alessandro Reserve Shiraz with Peposo beef cheeks.

FRUIT WITH FRUIT

Silky fruit driven wines pair beautifully with sweeter condiments and sauces, think Bluegrass Shiraz with sticky lamb ribs.

FAT WITH TANNIN

Animal fat and other yummy high fat food pair well with rich, structured and concentrated Shiraz. Our Ryan’s Reserve ‘Vanessa’ Shiraz will marry perfectly with a traditional or vegetarian Lasagne.

INTENSITY WITH INTENSITY

Match the weight and texture of the Shiraz with similar intensity foods. The medium bodied Saddler’s Shiraz is ideal with a warm lentil and beetroot salad.

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