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Name____________________ Spice Food Anchor__________________________
Level of Match (Circle the level of match below):
Riesling
–4 –3 –2 –1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4
Food Equal Food
Less Spicy Level Higher Spiciness
Gewürztraminer
–4 –3 –2 –1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4
Food Equal Food
Less Spicy Level Higher Spiciness
Pinot Noir
–4 –3 –2 –1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4
Food Equal Food
Less Spicy Level Higher Spiciness
Syrah
–4 –3 –2 –1 0 +1 +2 +3 +4
Food Equal Food
Less Spicy Level Higher Spiciness
Based on your evaluation of this food with the four wine samples, which wine element(s) positively
impacted the wine and food match (check all that appy)? Please rank them in order of impact (1 =
greatest impact)
___ Sweetness ____
___ Acidity ____
___ Tannin ____
___ Alcohol level ____
___ Overall body ____
___ Wine flavor intensity level ____
___ Wine flavor persistence ____
___ Wine spiciness level ____
___ Wine spice type _____
Based on your evaluation of this food with the four wine samples, which wine element(s) negatively
impacted the wine and food match (check all that apply)? Please rank them in order of impact (1 =
greatest impact)
___ Sweetness ____
___ Acidity ____
___ Tannin ____
___ Alcohol level ____
___ Overall body ____
___ Wine flavor intensity level ____
___ Wine flavor persistence _____
___ Wine spiciness level ____
___ Wine spice type ____
Figure 9.3
Wine and Food Spice Match
Malbec with beef from Argentina, and Aussie Shiraz and peppery barbecued steak are examples
of this relationship.
Table 9.3 provides some examples of safe bets in wine and food pairings based on the
prominent spice flavor. However, do not limit yourself only to these wine selections. What
should be apparent from the suggestions in Table 9.3 is that a safe bet for spicy food is a
lighter wine with a higher level of acidity. These create a range of matches, from refreshment
to neutral to good, depending on the other levels of components and textures in the wine
and food. Off-dry wines have a tendency to mask powerful seasonings such as pepper and
other hot spices. Acidity and effervescence in wine provide a cleansing effect, preparing the
palate for the next bite.
Impact on Pairing Possibilities 199