Najmieh Batmanglij

Other Useful Guidelines

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From Persia to Napa: Wine at the Persian Table
From Persia to Napa

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2015

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  • A rich dish—based on lamb, veal or beef, for instance—is best paired with a rich wine.
  • A light dish—fish or vegetarian—goes best with a light wine.
  • A complex dish requires a more complex wine.
  • A simpler dish is well-served by a simpler wine.
Based on my tastings in Najmieh’s kitchen, I have provided brief wine notes about felicitous pairings with the recipes that follow. But these are only suggestions. Many a happy match is made by keeping an open mind and experimenting. The most important rule is this: If it tastes good, then it works.