The organic revolution, as it is known amongst foodie circles, is in full swing. Through media exposure and access to the internet, we have discovered just how terrible some of the chemicals used in our foods and the food production process are!
Photos By: Pixabay
Because of this, many people refuse to eat anything that is not organically and sustainably sourced. Organic food is cultivated in a very natural manner; it is food that is free from carcinogenic toxins and chemicals and is food that is free from poisons. It is much healthier, safer, and better for you.
And, what better to pair your organic food with than a glass of the finest wine? Organic food is the height of luxury and is very expensive – it offers a superior taste to non-organic food and can help you to lead a very healthy lifestyle. Equally, wine can be good for you and is the height of luxury, too. Wine has been consumed since the days of ancient Greece and can, too, be organic. Enhance your organic dining experience with the perfect wine pairing. For a touch of creativity, explore a free menu design for your organic feast presentation!
Sourcing Organic Produce
Before moving onto the more important aspect of the article, and the main body of text, we must first discuss how you source your organic food – organic food, just because it bears the word ‘organic’ does not always mean it is free from chemicals. Many unscrupulous so-called organic growers do not use chemicals in the growing process, but after they are grown, load the food with harmful chemicals and preservatives. However, some countries have strict regulations on this, such as Australia and a few European countries. Research the producer before you purchase the food, as you may find you are not eating truly organic food.
Meal Ideas
Moving on, there are many different menu ideas you can choose from. Australia is at the forefront of the organic revolution – with many of its retailers and stores refusing to sell anything but, and its organic farms supplying the entire world with organic produce. Many organic food producers offer their own menu guides, like many of the new Cleaver’s stockists in South Australia and many other organic food retailers. Whether or not you will like the meal suggestions is, of course, subjective to your own personal tastes. If you are going to be pairing organic food with wine, then it is always a good idea to ‘go Mediterranean’ as it were. Mediterranean food has been paired with wine for thousands of years. There are rules, however, to what you can pair with what. Here are a few of them:
Wine Acidity
One of the most well-known rules when it comes to pairing wine with food is that your wine should be more acidic than your food. This can be difficult if you were eating something with a lot of lemons or citrus fruits – and to counteract this – you would need to research which wine would surpass your meal in acidity. If you are not more acidic than your food, it will not be as enjoyable as if it were.
Wine Sweetness
Equally, just as your wine should be more acidic than your food, it should also be sweeter than your food. This rule, and the previous one, are some of the most important rules when it comes to wine and food combinations. You must always ensure your wine is sweeter than your food – but when your food is organic and naturally sweet and juicy – that may be difficult!
Flavour Intensity
Your wine should have an equal amount of flavour intensity as the food that you are eating. This is a rule you must always uphold. If one is of lesser flavour intensity, you will not be able to truly enjoy your meal, nor the combination of wine and organic produce.
Reds and Whites
It is well-known amongst wine aficionados that red wine pairs best with boldly flavoured meats, such as steaks, lamb, or veal—equally, white wine pairs best with light meats, such as fish, chicken, or turkey. You can try breaking this centuries-old tradition, but you may discover it still stands for a reason.
Sauce
When you are cooking with wine in a sauce, it’s always good to match the wine that you are going to be drinking with the wine that will be in your sauce. You should also, even if your sauce is free of wine, find a wine that matches the sauce of your meal. Pairing sauce and wine can be difficult, but when the right balance is found, it creates a harmonious and delicious unification that will impress friends, family, or dinner guests. Always give this consideration when you are pairing wine and food.
With the help of this page, you know a few rules for pairing wine and food and how to source and come up with meal plans for your organic food. Drink in moderation, always. Remember, too, that organic food can massively improve your life – there is nothing better to eat.