Food and Wine Pairing

Become a wine enthusiast and decipher the many complexities revealed in wine by developing the ability to pair food and wine in today`s culinary and hospitality world. Whether planning to entertain in the comfort of one`s home, preparing for a business dinner meeting or developing food and wine menus for restaurants or special events, understanding how to pair food and wine is invaluable and quickly becoming a life skill. This course will explore the significance of food and drink by examining fundamental concepts of wine and food history, tradition and culture. Students will learn about terroir, wine terminology, production, storage, selection, and how wine is properly served. 

In conjunction with wine education, culinary management students will complete activities that explore the complexities of wine and its interactions with food.