Step 1 : Introduction to the question " According to etiquette, which drink pairs best with red meat? "
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Red wine and beef complement each other perfectly – as does fish served with a glass of a crisp white wine.
It turns out there’s a scientific reason behind this common culinary ‘rule’ and it all comes down to the different compounds that can be found in meat and the chemicals and fermentation process used to make wine.
In particular, it’s the tannins in red wine – which mainly comes from the grape skins and seeds, as well as the wine barrels during the ageing process – and the protein in the meat that interact to make the ideal flavour combo. As tannin molecules soften the fat in the meat, it works to release more of the flavour. At the same time, the fat lessens the astringency of the wine, making it taste smoother and less bitter while bringing out more of its fruity flavours.
So essentially, because they are opposites – with beef being fatty and having ‘slippery’ or ‘lubricating’ qualities, and red wine being astringent with ‘rough’ or ‘dry’ qualities – they work to balance each other out by reducing the opposing sensation and ultimately, create a pleasing effect on the palate.
There are also some great health benefits that come from pairing red wine with beef.
Scientists have found that the healthful chemical compounds in wine – such as the polyphenols (antioxidants) can also work to inhibit the buildup of bad cholesterol and reduce the amount that enters the bloodstream, therefore preventing damage to blood vessels.
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Step 2 : Answer to the question " According to etiquette, which drink pairs best with red meat? "
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