Food and wine pairing | Common wine myths explained | Investec @investec
Food and wine pairing | Common wine myths explained | Investec  @investec
Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Think white wine always goes with seafood? Think again.

From chilling red wine to pairing dessert wine with dessert, some of the biggest "rules" in wine are actually myths.

In this quick guide, Palesa Mapheelle breaks down a few common food and wine pairing misconceptions and explains what really matters: balance, flavour and personal preference.

As proud sponsor of the Investec Trophy Wine Show, Investec is passionate about helping more people discover the quality and versatility of South African wine.
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