Winers Always Win
Renaissance Schaumburg hosted a red wine pairing event to teach novice wine drinkers and wine experts to make the best food and wine pairings on Jan. 15, 2014, in Schaumburg, Ill. Chef James Papadopoulos of Sam & Harry’s Steakhouse presented bite-sized salmon, beef, cheese, and beet dishes for pairing with four different Cabernet Sauvignons and a Chardonnay white wine. (Photos by Jennifer Haderspeck and Stephanie Cernivec)
Winers Always Win
Red, red wine
Renaissance Schaumburg's staff taught guests how to pair varying red wines with food.
Red or white?
Wine pairing is based mostly on personal tastes, according to Renaissance Schaumburg's staff. There is no right or wrong answer, so consumers should pair whatever appeals to their taste buds, it adds.
Red wine with salmon
Renaissance Schaumburg’s staff taught guests how to pair varying red wines with food. For example, this grilled Skuna Bay salmon with bordelaise sauce dish can be paired with red or white wine, depending on taste preferences.