Lots of people see wine pairing as a rather intricate science, with right answers and wrong answers just like a lab report. But I like to take a more relaxed approach to pairing my meals with kosher wines. After all, what’s most important is finding a combination that you enjoy, even if a French sommelier wouldn’t necessary do the same.

One basic principle is to allow the wines in your meals to progress from light to dark. Champagne, for example, pairs excellently with a mild appetizer, and white wine works well with salads and other light plates. When you’re talking meat, I recommend a flavorful red wine to stand up to your seasonings and sauce. And finally, a glass of port can satisfyingly round out a meal when served with dessert.

If you’re looking to pair in a more casual setting, cheese is definitely the way to go. After all, there are almost as many varieties of cheese as there are of wine. In general, white wine works better with soft cheeses, while you should save the red wine for hard cheeses. Many connoisseurs even claim that cheese enhances wine by softening the flavors.

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