You must thoroughly explain to your guests, who are novices when it comes to food and wine pairing, why you have chosen each of the wines to go with each food course.

1. Wine and Food Pairing
Experience
O’Nesha Fergurson
HOSP316 B001 Summer 2023
August 27, 2023

2. • Introduction: Wine and Food Pairing
• Appetizer Course: Food Description
• Appetizer Course: Wine Pairing Concept
• Appetizer Course: Wine Details and
Glassware
• Main Course: Food Description
• Main Course: Wine Pairing Concept
• Main Course: Wine Details and Glassware
• Dessert Course: Food Description
• Dessert Course: Wine Pairing Concept
• Dessert Course: Wine Details and
Glassware
Agenda
• Experience Summary
• Q&A

3. In this presentation, we will explore the pairing of wines with different courses of
a meal.
A well-paired wine can enhance the flavors of the food and create a harmonious dining
experience.
Wine and food pairing is the art of matching wine with the flavors and components of
a dish.
Introduction: Wine and Food Pairing

4. Appetizer Course:
● The food selection includes gourmet cheeses,
cured meats, and artisan bread.
● The cheeses are carefully chosen for their
unique flavors and textures.
● The cured meats are sourced from local
suppliers and are of the highest quality.
● The artisan bread is freshly baked and pairs
perfectly with the cheeses and meats.
● The gourmet cheeses offer a range of flavors,
from creamy and mild to sharp and tangy.
● The cured meats have rich and savory flavors
with a hint of smokiness.
● The artisan bread has a crusty exterior and a
soft, chewy interior, adding a delightful
texture to each bite.
Food Description Flavors

5. Wine Pairing Explanation
A selection of gourmet cheeses, cured meats, and artisan bread. The
cheeses include a variety of flavors such as creamy, nutty, and tangy,
while the cured meats offer a range of smoky and savory profiles. The
artisan bread adds a crispy and textured element to the pairing.
The wine pairing is complementary to the food selection as the flavors
of the Chardonnay wine complement the flavors of the cheeses, cured
meats, and artisan bread. The wine's crisp acidity cuts through the
richness of the cheeses and meats, while its fruity and buttery notes
enhance the overall flavor profile.
Food Description
Wine Pairing
Chardonnay Wine
Details
The Chardonnay wine used is from a renowned vineyard. The wine label
includes the vintage year, name of the wine, varietal (Chardonnay), and
a brief description of its characteristics. The recommended glassware
for serving this wine is a medium-sized, tulip-shaped wine glass, which
helps concentrate the aromas and flavors for an enhanced tasting
experience.

6. • The wine pairing for the appetizer course is a
complementary pairing.
• The flavors of the wine complement the flavors
of the appetizer, enhancing the overall dining
experience.
Wine Pairing
• The wine pairing for the appetizer course is a
complementary pairing.
• The flavors of the wine complement the flavors
of the appetizer, enhancing the overall dining
experience.
Wine Details and Glassware
Appetizer Course: Wine Details and Glassware

7. 1 2 3
The combination of the
grilled steak, mushroom
sauce, roasted potatoes,
and sautéed vegetables
creates a delicious and
well-balanced flavor
profile.
The roasted potatoes add
a savory element to the
dish, while the sautéed
vegetables provide a
fresh and vibrant
accompaniment.
The dish features tender
grilled steak cooked to
perfection, topped with a
flavorful mushroom sauce.
Grilled Steak with Mushroom Sauce: A Flavorful
Experience
1 2 3

8. Entrée: Wine and Steak
Tender grilled steak topped with a rich mushroom sauce, served
with roasted potatoes and sautéed vegetables. The flavors are a
perfect combination of savory steak, earthy mushrooms, and well-
seasoned vegetables.
The wine pairing is complementary to the steak dish because the
rich flavors of the Cabernet Sauvignon enhance the umami taste of
the grilled steak. The wine's tannins also help to cut through the
richness of the mushroom sauce.
Food
Description
Wine Pairing
Wine Details
The wine being used is a 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley.
The wine label includes the vintage, name of the wine, varietal,
and a brief description. It is recommended to use a wine glass
appropriate for red wines to fully appreciate the flavors and
aromas of the Cabernet Sauvignon.

9. Understanding the Wine: 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon
• Tender grilled steak topped with a rich
mushroom sauce
• Served with roasted potatoes and sautéed
vegetables
• Explains the flavors and taste of the dish
• Explains why the wine pairing is complementary
to the food
• Highlights the qualities of the wine that
enhance the flavors of the dish
Food Description Wine Pairing

10. The dessert course consists of
a rich and decadent chocolate
lava cake topped with a scoop
of vanilla ice cream and
drizzled with raspberry sauce.
This dessert pairs perfectly
with a sweet and fortified red
wine, such as a Ruby Port or a
Late Harvest Zinfandel. The
sweetness of the wine
complements the richness of the
chocolate and enhances the
overall dessert experience.
The wine label features the
vintage year, the name of the
wine, the varietal (e.g., Ruby
Port or Late Harvest
Zinfandel), and a brief
description of its flavor
profile. The label also
includes a picture of the wine
bottle and glassware
recommendations, which should
be a small wine glass to
concentrate the aromas and
flavors.
Food Description Wine Pairing
Dessert Course: Food Description
Wine Label and
Information

11. Dessert Course: Wine Details and Glassware
● Vintage: 2015
● Name of the wine: Château Margaux
● Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
● Brief description: A full-bodied red wine with
rich flavors of black currant, plum, and
tobacco.
● Include a picture of the wine label
● Recommended glassware: Bordeaux wine glass
● Reason: The Bordeaux wine glass has a large
bowl and tall stem, allowing the wine to
breathe and enhancing the aroma and flavors of
the wine.
Wine Details Glassware

12. Refrence Slide
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champagne delights. 1. https://www.stratfordobserver.co.uk/lifestyle/exploring-the-art-of-food-and-
wine-pairing-from-chateau-margaux-wines-to-champagne-delights/
● The Most Complete Cabernet Sauvignon Food Pairing Guide (2023). (2022, March 27). Unraveling Wine.
Retrieved August 27, 2023, from https://unravelingwine.com/cabernet-sauvignon-food-pairing/
● Chardonnay Food Pairing Guide (4 different styles). (2023, July 19). VinYang. Retrieved August 27,
2023, from https://www.vinyang.com/blog/chardonnay-food-pairing