Pairing Cheese with Spirits

Pairing Cheese with Spirits

Nov 4, 2026 | Cheese, Pairing (Wine, Spirits, Beer), Spirits

By Bob Lipinski Articles and books abound with advice, charts, and diagrams on pairing cheese with wine, hailing some combinations as heavenly. (A few I’ve tried suggested otherwise.) More adventurous writers also explore cheese and beer pairings, reflecting the...
The Best Drinks To Pair With Oysters

The Best Drinks To Pair With Oysters

Oct 16, 2026 | Pairing (Wine, Spirits, Beer)

By Bob Lipinski “The boldness of first person who ate an oyster.” (Thomas Muffett, 1553-1604, English physician) Oysters are saltwater bivalve mollusks known for their rough, irregular shells and prized by millions as a seafood delicacy. China, South Korea, the United...
Rebellious Wine & Food Pairings

Rebellious Wine & Food Pairings

Apr 5, 2026 | Pairing (Wine, Spirits, Beer)

By Bob Lipinski Rebellious wine and food pairings reject traditional rules like “red with meat, white with fish” and encourages experimenting with unusual combinations. These pairings defy expectations and yield creative results, challenging traditional “so-called”...
Pairing Sake With Food

Pairing Sake With Food

Aug 14, 2025 | Beer & Sake, Pairing (Wine, Spirits, Beer)

In last month’s column I covered the history, background, storage and service of sake. This month I cover pairing various types of sake with food. When pairing sake with food, keep in mind that sake is less acidic than wine but much richer in umami due to its higher...
Pairing Tempura With White Wines

Pairing Tempura With White Wines

Mar 1, 2025 | Pairing (Wine, Spirits, Beer)

By Bob Lipinski Tempura, a Japanese specialty, consists of pieces of seafood, vegetables, or occasionally chicken, that are lightly battered, then deep-fried to a golden color. The batter, which must be light and thin, is made of flour (traditionally wheat), eggs, and...

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