Culinary Corner

Lions Peak has been actively involved in wine tasting since 1994; however, as a winemaker and sommelier, I have also advocated that wine is so much more than just tasting. Although let it be said there is a time and place to simply sit back and have a glass of wine at the end of the day!

Our belief is that wine is at its very best when paired with appetizers, salads, entrees, cheese, chocolate, or desserts. During my tenure in the wine world, I have engaged with tasters who are unfamiliar with many wine varietals and are eager to have additional information about wine and wine pairings. When wine is combined with food, it influences the taste of food and secondly, the taste of the wine. By allowing yourself to be open to new combinations, you might discover that there are even better combinations that you enjoy even more.

The more successful you are with pairings, the more enjoyment and excitement you will achieve from your wine experiences. In closing, it is important that wine pairings is about personal preferences of the individual, as well as the interactions between food and wine for “The Total Wine Experience!”

Lions Peak’s Culinary Corner is our way of sharing our knowledge with you about wine and food pairings. For any additional information, email jennifer @ jennifer@lionspeakwine.com.