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Can a sweet wine be paired with the main course and not just the dessert?

Although traditionally sweet wines are enjoyed with desserts and as after-dinner drinks, this is not a hard-and-fast rule. Sweet wines pair nicely with spicy foods, because the sugars help cool down the palate. Try a sweet wine with a curry dish. Sweet wines are also ideal with mushroom dishes because of the smokiness of the mushrooms.

What foods pair well with Cabernet Sauvignon?

Dishes seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and mint work well with Cabernets. Hearty beef dishes are an excellent choice when serving Cabernet Sauvignon. Try a ribeye steak, a big burger, or beef short ribs. Braised lamb is another tasty option. A large cheeseboard with various hard cheeses and a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon is the perfect way to begin a meal.

What is a semi-sparkling wine and what does it pair well with?

Semi-sparkling wines are not as bubbly as sparkling wines. Semi-sparkling wines have different flavors than sparkling wines because flavors aren't muted due to fewer bubbles. Less fizziness makes it easy to pair semi-sparkling wines with food. Try a semi-sparkling wine with poke, shrimp, sushi, or a cheeseboard filled with nuts, cheeses, and cured meats.