A Good Rule of Thumb When Pairing Wine and Food

question 46

Short Answer

A good rule of thumb when pairing wine and food is that:
• red wine pairs well with lightly flavored foods
• white wine should only be consumed with red meats that have been grilled to order
• champagne is only consumed after a meal, with chocolate for dessert
• the heavier the food, the heavier and more robust the wine should be

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Definitions:

Medial Malleolus

The bony prominence on the inner side of the ankle, part of the tibia's distal extremity, contributing to the ankle joint's stability.

Lateral Malleolus

The hard protrusion located on the external part of the ankle, which constitutes the bottom portion of the fibula.

Radial Styloid Process

A bony protrusion at the distal end of the radius bone in the forearm, which is palpable on the thumb side of the wrist.

Radial Tuberosity

A bony prominence under the forearm that attaches to the bicep tendon.