Evan Goldstein
Daring Pairings
A Master Sommelier Matches Distinctive Wines with Recipes from His Favorite Chefs
$34.95, £24.95 hardcover
9780520254787
NYP--Due 4/10
400 pages, 7.5 x 9.5 inches, 36 color illustrations, 39 tables
April 2010, Available worldwide
Also in: Cooking
April 2010, Available worldwide
Also in: Cooking
The best wine and food pairings create harmony among unexpected flavors. Chardonnay, Riesling, and Merlot are classic pairing choices, but less conventional grape varieties like Albariño, Grenache, Grüner Veltliner, Malbec, and Tempranillo are becoming increasingly popular, coveted by those with curious palates and a taste for good value. In Daring Pairings, the adventurous companion to the acclaimed Perfect Pairings, Master Sommelier Evan Goldstein shows how anyone can bring these emerging, exciting varieties to the table. He ventures into wine's new frontiers, exploring the flavors and pairing potential of thirty-six distinctive grapes from around the world, including Argentina, Spain, Italy, Greece, and France. In his entertaining and approachable style, Goldstein offers advice on crafting unforgettable wine and food pairings, suggests wines for everyday and special occasions, and recommends producers and importers. Thirty-six star chefs present recipes specially tailored to Goldstein's wine selections, and full-color photographs display these dishes in delectable splendor. This authoritative, down-to-earth guide reveals that pairing food and wine is no great mystery—anyone willing to explore or experiment can create bold and memorable combinations.
With recipes and commentary from:
Nate Appleman
Dan Barber
Ben Barker
Paul Bartolotta
Michelle Bernstein
Floyd Cardoz
Robert Del Grande
Tom Douglas
Suzanne Goin
Joyce Goldstein
Christopher Gross
Fergus Henderson
Gerald Hirigoyen
Philippe Jeanty
Douglas Keane
Hubert Keller
Loretta Keller
David Kinch
Evan Kleiman
Mourad Lahlou
Michael Leviton
Emily Luchetti
Laurent Manrique
Lachlan M. Patterson
Cindy Pawlcyn
Anne S. Quatrano
Michael Romano
Susan Spicer
Frank Stitt
Craig Stoll
Ethan Stowell
Charlie Trotter
Larry Tse
Richard Vellante
Vikram Vij
Kate Zuckerman
With recipes and commentary from:
Nate Appleman
Dan Barber
Ben Barker
Paul Bartolotta
Michelle Bernstein
Floyd Cardoz
Robert Del Grande
Tom Douglas
Suzanne Goin
Joyce Goldstein
Christopher Gross
Fergus Henderson
Gerald Hirigoyen
Philippe Jeanty
Douglas Keane
Hubert Keller
Loretta Keller
David Kinch
Evan Kleiman
Mourad Lahlou
Michael Leviton
Emily Luchetti
Laurent Manrique
Lachlan M. Patterson
Cindy Pawlcyn
Anne S. Quatrano
Michael Romano
Susan Spicer
Frank Stitt
Craig Stoll
Ethan Stowell
Charlie Trotter
Larry Tse
Richard Vellante
Vikram Vij
Kate Zuckerman
"In this book, Evan brings his unparalleled expertise to us all, making unfamiliar grapes and regions accessible through these unexpected and playful pairings. It's a great read for anyone who enjoys the pleasures of food and wine alike."—Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Executive Chef at Jean Georges.
"Having Daring Pairings on the shelf is better than having your own personal Master Sommelier and some of America's finest chefs on call 24/7!"—Tom Stevenson, author of Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia
"Daring Pairings entices the reader to seek out treasures from the outer aisles of the wine store and pair them creatively with food. The book succeeds at every level, including the most basic one: it made me both hungry and thirsty for something new."—Tyler Colman, author of Wine Politics and DrVino.com
"Matching food and wine is a tricky venture, often based on nothing more than a vague sense of flavors and intuition. Evan Goldstein has the practical experience necessary to take it to a different level. His first book, Perfect Pairings, lays the groundwork for the workhorse wines in your cellar: Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Noir and their like. With Daring Pairings, Goldstein offers advice for many of the lesser known but very worthy wines that are gaining favor today, such as Albarino, Grenache and Petite Sirah." —Russ Parsons, author of How to Read a French Fry
"Goldstein brings his expertise to an entirely new level in this fabulous, must-have book! He has assimilated a great deal of information into a format which is easy to read and understand, and chosen a stellar group of chefs to exemplify the pairings explained in the book, with the panache and style associated with these culinary greats."—Traci Des Jardins, Chef and Restaurateur of Jardiniere
"There are very few writers in the world who have Evan Goldstein's knowledge and passion for both food and wine. Daring Pairings is the ultimate book for everyone who loves to cook and is willing to be adventurous in pairing interesting and sometimes unusual wine with their meal. This is a must read for all professional chefs and aspiring home cooks."—Kevin Zraly, author of Windows on the World Complete Wine Course
"Having Daring Pairings on the shelf is better than having your own personal Master Sommelier and some of America's finest chefs on call 24/7!"—Tom Stevenson, author of Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia
"Daring Pairings entices the reader to seek out treasures from the outer aisles of the wine store and pair them creatively with food. The book succeeds at every level, including the most basic one: it made me both hungry and thirsty for something new."—Tyler Colman, author of Wine Politics and DrVino.com
"Matching food and wine is a tricky venture, often based on nothing more than a vague sense of flavors and intuition. Evan Goldstein has the practical experience necessary to take it to a different level. His first book, Perfect Pairings, lays the groundwork for the workhorse wines in your cellar: Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot Noir and their like. With Daring Pairings, Goldstein offers advice for many of the lesser known but very worthy wines that are gaining favor today, such as Albarino, Grenache and Petite Sirah." —Russ Parsons, author of How to Read a French Fry
"Goldstein brings his expertise to an entirely new level in this fabulous, must-have book! He has assimilated a great deal of information into a format which is easy to read and understand, and chosen a stellar group of chefs to exemplify the pairings explained in the book, with the panache and style associated with these culinary greats."—Traci Des Jardins, Chef and Restaurateur of Jardiniere
"There are very few writers in the world who have Evan Goldstein's knowledge and passion for both food and wine. Daring Pairings is the ultimate book for everyone who loves to cook and is willing to be adventurous in pairing interesting and sometimes unusual wine with their meal. This is a must read for all professional chefs and aspiring home cooks."—Kevin Zraly, author of Windows on the World Complete Wine Course
Contents
List of Recipes
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Wine and Food Today
Creating Pairings That Work
How to Navigate the Grapes
White Wines
Albariño
Arneis
Assyrtiko
Chenin Blanc
Garganega
Grüner Veltliner
Marsanne
Muscat
Pinot Blanc
Prosecco
Roussanne
Sémillon
Torrontés
Trebbiano
Txakoli
Verdejo
Vermentino
Red Wines
Aglianico
Barbera
Cabernet Franc
Carignan
Carmenère
Cinsaut
Dolcetto
Gamay
Grenache
Malbec
Mencía
Mourvèdre
Nebbiolo
Petit Sirah
Pinotage
Tannat
Tempranillo
Touriga Nacional
Xinomavro
About the Chefs
Summary of Wine Styles
Shopping for Wine
Glossary
Resources
General Index
Recipe Index
List of Recipes
Acknowledgments
Introduction: Wine and Food Today
Creating Pairings That Work
How to Navigate the Grapes
White Wines
Albariño
Arneis
Assyrtiko
Chenin Blanc
Garganega
Grüner Veltliner
Marsanne
Muscat
Pinot Blanc
Prosecco
Roussanne
Sémillon
Torrontés
Trebbiano
Txakoli
Verdejo
Vermentino
Red Wines
Aglianico
Barbera
Cabernet Franc
Carignan
Carmenère
Cinsaut
Dolcetto
Gamay
Grenache
Malbec
Mencía
Mourvèdre
Nebbiolo
Petit Sirah
Pinotage
Tannat
Tempranillo
Touriga Nacional
Xinomavro
About the Chefs
Summary of Wine Styles
Shopping for Wine
Glossary
Resources
General Index
Recipe Index
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