Home In today’s world, most adults like to enjoy a glass of wine with their meal. Here are some tips for matching some of your favorite bottles with your favorite Jamaican dishes.
But first, here’s a general guideline: Match like with like.
Types of Wines
1. White
Generally speaking, these are citrusy, fruity and light like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Grigio.
2. Red
These tend to have a tarter more pungent taste. You’ll find Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and
3. Rose
Think of rose wines as medium wines, not as light as a white and not as “rich” as red. Typically pink in color, refreshing in taste.
Other Wines
1. Sparkling Wines
The bubbly wine usually enjoyed alone like champagne.
2. Fortified Wines
Rich wines generally used for baking and cooking. Examples of these are Port and Sherry.
Now that you have a basic understanding here are some foods and food items and the wines that work well with them.
White Rose Red
Ham/Pork Fruit Red Meat Seafood Baking (Port)
Seafood Cheese Spicy Foods Nuts Red Sauces (
Salads Cold Cuts Stews Desserts
Cream Sauce Poultry
A point to note: Pairing the right wine with a particular dish depends a lot on how the dish is prepared. Spicy curry shrimp for example, will call for a heavier wine such as a
The best advice is to experiment, experiment, experiment! Get personal with your local wine shop and attend wine tasting and other events. Don’t be intimidated! Find your own taste!