Mando’s Mandarin Chinese Course for Wine Professionals Lesson 4

This episode teaches core wine-pairing vocabulary (fat, acid, salty, sweet, spicy, bitter, texture) and key principles like matching intensity, balancing acidity, and using tannins to tame rich dishes.

It reviews typical pairings for whites, reds, sparkling and dessert wines, offers guidance for pairing with Chinese and other global cuisines, and answers common pairing questions.

Finally, it suggests wine choices for a wedding reception menu, pairing suitable wines with appetizers, salads, mains, sides and desserts.