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Does anyone have any favorite Greek wine and food pairings?

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greggd12

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I have always been interested in getting into wine and food pairings, and would love to do that with my favorite foods which of course are Greek! I know that white wines usually pair really well with cheese and fish, so if anyone knows of any specific wines that would pair well with Greek seafood like sea bass, calamari, fried fish etc. Also, if any specific wines will pair well with heavier meats like lamb or pork chops, please let me know!
 
Pairing wine is a lot more complicated than that. It also has to do with how something is cooked, the seasonings used, etc. Simply saying "put this wine with this food" is not going to always work. If you serve shrimp and it is served with butter, perhaps you'll want to do an French Oak chardonnay with it, which has buttery notes, but what if the shrimp is in Thai food, which has heavier and spicier flavors? Then, you might prefer a Riesling, as a Chardonnay doesn't always make sense with Thai food. Plus, pairing is so subjective - what if you don't even like chardonnay and/or riesling?

Here is a guide that might help you with some of the pairings. I would personally start doing some of the traditional pairings listed, pay attention to your palate, and make adjustments as you get to know what you like and don't like. These wine pairings are for more classically understood wines, not actual Greek wines, but as these are widely available, I figured it is a good start. Greek wines can be hard to find and the flavor profiles are different:

Your Guide for Matching Wine with Greek Dishes - Wine Selectors

Follow our simple food guide to make your next Greek meal even more memorable with the perfect wine pairings!
www.wineselectors.com.au www.wineselectors.com.au
 
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