Master Sommelier Carlos Santos uncovers the surprising versatility of this one food that pairs beautifully with wine. Cooking the same ingredient three ways, Carlos shares expert advice on which wines—from Champagne to Riesling and Sherry—best compliment each preparation.

Dive into the fundamentals of food and wine pairing, learn how to consider flavour intensity, and discover why creativity matters in pairing dishes with wines.

This episode also highlights why this food goes beyond breakfast, proving their culinary potential at any meal.

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Key Takeaways

• A single ingredient can transform your wine pairing choices.
• The most versatile foods for wine pairing.
• Spicy dishes can make wine pairing more challenging.
• Scrambled eggs pair beautifully with Champagne.
• Riesling enhances the delicate flavours of poached eggs.
• Sherry adds richness to egg-based dishes.
• Understanding flavour intensity is crucial for successful pairing.
• Creativity allows for unique and exciting food and wine matches.
• Classic pairings have stood the test of time for a reason.

 

Episode Chapters

00:00 The Versatility of Eggs in Wine Pairing

05:10 Exploring Different Egg Preparations

11:11 Fundamentals of Food and Wine Pairing

17:00 Egg Dishes Beyond Breakfast

 

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