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3 Food and Australian Wine Pairings You Should Try

If you're aiming to try flavors from Australia, it helps to know what sort of combinations work well together.

3 Food and Australian Wine Pairings You Should Try

World-famous chef Julia Child once said, Wine is meant to be with food—that is the point of it. This is why wine tasting festivals are highly anticipated and educational events all around the world. So if you're aiming to try flavors from Australia, it helps to know what sort of combinations work. To that end, what Australian wine and food combos should you try out?

Shiraz and Cheddar

If you like dark, fruity and full-bodied wines, you're definitely likely to enjoy Shiraz. Australian Shiraz has less acidity than the French Syrah which makes it more flexible regarding food pairings. For example, if you try out the Thorn Clarke Sandpiper Shiraz, you can pair it with strong cheese flavors like Cheddar or Blue Cheese. Crumbly and properly aged cheddar pairs well with the bold flavor of Australian Shiraz says Ashleigh Austen of Whimm.


Chardonnay and Creamy Chicken

Taking a turn toward white wines, Australia has Chardonnay which carries light to heavy-bodied options. To pair with Chardonnay, you need to consider the weight and texture of the particular wine you've chosen. For example, if you try out Taylors Jaraman Chardonnay, it has tropical notes which makes it a good pair for creamy chicken dishes. Chardonnay tends to be medium-weight and rich so they complement sauces that go with creamy dishes. You can opt for sesame and honey chicken or creamy mustard chicken.

Sauvignon Blanc and Thai Green Curry

Like your wines a little more on the tart side? Australian Sauvignon Blanc from cooler climates tends to have a higher acidity compared to warmer climate zones. For example, the West Cape Howe Sauvignon Blanc is zesty and has a nice acidic tone to it which goes well with heavier meals. A good match to cooler climate Sauvignon Blanc would be spicy curries like Thai Green Curry. The good thing about Thai Green Curry is that it can only be comprised only of vegetables if you're vegetarian. If you like something heavier, you can add meat like chicken or even lamb to it.

Beginners may find food and wine pairings a little intimidating and that's okay. Just remember to relax and keep an open mind. The interesting thing about wine is that once you get ahold of the flavor profile, a whole new world of options opens up for you. All you'll need to do is to figure out what sort of food and wine combo works best with your palette.

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