CSW CSW Wine & Food Pairing 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which wine is most traditionally paired with oysters?
- Chablis (Correct answer)
- Oaked Chardonnay
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Zinfandel
Correct answer: Chablis
Chablis, with its high acidity and mineral character, is the classic pairing for oysters.
Question 2: Which component in wine most effectively cuts through rich, fatty foods?
- Residual sugar
- Acidity (Correct answer)
- Alcohol
- Tannins
Correct answer: Acidity
Acidity acts as a palate cleanser, cutting through fat and refreshing the taste buds between bites.
Question 3: Sauternes is classically paired with which dish?
- Beef tenderloin
- Foie gras (Correct answer)
- Grilled salmon
- Caesar salad
Correct answer: Foie gras
The sweet, botrytized richness of Sauternes is a legendary complement to the fatty luxury of foie gras.
Question 4: Which wine style best suits spicy Asian cuisine?
- High-tannin Cabernet Sauvignon
- Off-dry Riesling (Correct answer)
- Heavily oaked Chardonnay
- Dry Barolo
Correct answer: Off-dry Riesling
Off-dry Riesling's slight sweetness tempers heat while its acidity keeps the pairing refreshing.
Question 5: Which classic food and wine match pairs a sweet Bordeaux white with a pungent blue cheese?
- Sauternes with Roquefort (Correct answer)
- Muscadet with Brie
- Chianti with Gorgonzola
- Champagne with Stilton
Correct answer: Sauternes with Roquefort
Sauternes paired with Roquefort is a celebrated contrast pairing where sweetness balances the cheese's saltiness.
Question 6: The 'weight-matching' principle of food and wine pairing means:
- Weighing the bottle before service
- Matching the body of the wine to the richness of the dish (Correct answer)
- Serving wine only with heavy foods
- Choosing wine based on calorie count
Correct answer: Matching the body of the wine to the richness of the dish
Pairing a light-bodied wine with a delicate dish and a full-bodied wine with a rich dish ensures neither overwhelms the other.
CSW CSW Wine & Food Pairing 1
Which wine is most traditionally paired with oysters?