Wine Pairing
You can't always control the uncontrollable.
WHAT IF “PERFECT” ISN’T ON THE TABLE? EXPERT ADVICE
A 2022 YouTube video by Jancis Robinson, who was a guest on BBC Maestro , explains that she is uneasy with suggesting perfect pairings. No doubt even seasoned sommeliers would be uneasy recommending anything to this master of wine with more than 40 years of wine knowledge. That said, Robinson has down-to-earth advice for wine pairing that would fit well with the Manitoba mindset. She explained that in homes, at house parties or at restaurants with smaller cellars, you're unlikely to find the perfect wine pairing choices. For these settings, where the likelihood
of a perfect or even good match is slim, she recommends to “just have a glass of water in between mouthfuls or a munch of something neutral like bread.” When you cannot control the uncontrollable, these options beat having a bad taste in your mouth. Most of us ask wine experts at stores for advice, and these suggestions get us as close to perfect as possible. Often, as Robinson suggests, things are out of your control. So, in these cases, her palate- cleansing tips are nice to have in your back pocket.
38 SAVOUR MANITOBA | SPRING 24
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