What to Drink with what you Eat

My wife received the book, What to Drink with what you Eat as a birthday gift at the beginning of our wine tasting classes. It's both an outstanding reference and an entertaining read. It has sections that list various foods and then recommend wines, both varietals and in some case specific wines, and then the complementary section that lists wines and suggests food pairings. It's visual style is intuitive, much like Web 2.0 tags - larger print selections pair better with the food or wine, and smaller print pair less well. Those foods that are absent are presumably not good pairings. There are notes throughout from chefs, wine enthusiasts, sommeliers, and others. They discuss their favorite pairings, reasons for matches, and how to make your own judgments. They cover a huge range of foods and wines. It's an excellent book for someone just learning to pair wines and food (and it includes some other beverages as well, primarily beers). It's quick to grab when deciding what to serve for an impromptu meal, or when planning meals and shopping. Highly recommended.