Perfect Pairings: A Master Sommelier’s Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food

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Evan Goldstein Joyce Goldstein

Perfect Pairings

A Master Sommelier’s Practical Advice for Partnering Wine with Food

Evan Goldstein, Joyce Goldstein

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University of California Press
15 May 2006

Reference works; Wines

As thousands of wines from around the globe enter the marketplace and the American palate continues to adopt flavors from a range of cultures, the task of pairing wine and food becomes increasingly complicated. No longer is the choice simply red or white, or wines from California, France, or Italy. The typical shopper today has access to wines from those regions plus South Africa, Chile, Argentina, New Zealand, and Australia. If that isn’t confusing enough, Asian, Creole, and Latin American dishes might find their way onto the same table. Perfect Pairings, by well-known Master Sommelier and respected restaurant industry veteran Evan Goldstein, provides straightforward, practical advice for how to pair wine with each meal. The quintessential resource for matching wine and food, Perfect Pairings acts as a guide to wine, wine terminology, and wine-growing regions as well as a cooking guide: this versatile coffee table book includes 58 companion recipes developed by celebrated chef Joyce Goldstein that showcase each type of wine.

Perfect Pairings combines in-depth explorations of twelve grape varietals, sparkling wines, and dessert wines with guidance about foods that enhance the wide range of styles for each varietal. Whether the Chardonnay is earthy and flinty, or rich, buttery, and oak-infused; whether the Pinot Noir fruity and tropical, or aged and mature, Goldstein explains how to match it with dishes that will make the wine sing. His clear, educational, and entertaining approach towards intimidating gastronomical questions provides information for all readers, professional and amateur chefs alike.
* 16 full-color photos
* Six seasonal and special occasion menus
* Tips for enhancing food and wine experiences, both at home and in restaurants
* Glossary of wine terminology
* Overview of the world’s primary wine-growing regions
* Recommendations of more than five hundred wines, ranging in price from everyday to splurge

By: Evan Goldstein
Contributions by: Joyce Goldstein
Imprint: University of California Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 241mm, Width: 191mm, Spine: 30mm
Weight: 998g
ISBN: 9780520243774
ISBN 10: 0520243773
Pages: 328
Publication Date: 15 May 2006
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Recipes Acknowledgments Introduction Creating Pairings That Work Overview of the Wine Journeys 1. A Sparkling Wine Journey Sparkling Wines 2. The White Journeys Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Riesling Pinot Gris Gewurztraminer Viognier 3. The Red Journeys Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Pinot Noir Sangiovese Syrah Zinfandel 4. A Dessert Wine Journey Dessert Wines Pairing at Home: Tips and Menus Pairing When Dining Out The Hall of Fame Principal Wine-Growing Regions Glossary Recommended Reading Index

"Evan Goldstein, a four time James Beard Award nominee for ""Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year,"" has worked in the kitchens of the Restaurant Le Saintongeais and the Hotel Lancaster in Paris, Auberge du Soleil in Napa Valley, and Chez Panisse Cafe in Berkeley, California. In 1987 he became the eighth American and youngest ever at the time to pass the prestigious Master Sommelier examination. He is the author of Five Star Service: Your Guide to Hospitality Excellence and has over twenty years experience teaching both professionals and consumers about wine and food. Joyce Goldstein was the chef and owner of the acclaimed Square One Restaurant in San Francisco. She is the author of numerous cookbooks, including The Mediterranean Kitchen, Back to Square One, Kitchen Conversations, and Italian Slow and Savory."