WINE 101

For the first entry of our new wine tip section, I thought of a somewhat usually but nevertheless delectable pleasure. Bacon, like cheese, can be difficult to pair with a wine due to its high salt content, which may overpower the wine if you're not careful with your selection. Beaujolais and Pinot Noir are excellent because they are not too heavy, and because their fruit character and acidity cuts the salt a bit. You may also want to go with a powerhouse combination and get a nice, big bottle of Tempranillo from Spain, (suggestion: Azabache Tempranillo) which will match well with the bacon by virtue of its sheer size and weight, as well as its rich fruit.
 

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