Do you need to follow a food and wine pairing rulebook? What wine-worthy aphrodisiacs should you add to your menu this Valentine's Day? Does the classic romantic food, chocolate, have a perfect wine match you should try? Where does salinity in wine come from? In today’s episode, I’m chatting with you about aphrodisiac wine pairings and salt in wine. Enjoy! Highlights What is the most important rule you should remember when choosing wine? Why do you enjoy sparkling wines especially with oysters? Which high-zinc nuts were often prescribed to the love-sick and pair well with Sauvignon Blanc? Can you successfully pair wine with asparagus? How should you pair soft cheeses with wine? What factors should you consider when pairing wine with strawberries and cream? Why should you consider bacon as an aphrodisiac? If you taste some salinity in wine, where does it come from? Should you pay attention to the salinity of vineyard soil? Why shouldn’t you expect additives to be responsible for all of wines tasting notes? What do your taste perceptions with wine mean? To learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit https://www.nataliemaclean.com/63.