Free Food And Wine Matcher Offers 1.2 Million Pairings

Zinfandel with your Tex-Mex? Not a problem. A little Chardonnay with fried chicken? Delicious. Pinot Noir and wild boar? Why not, says Natalie MacLean, author of Red, White and Drunk All Over, who has included them in a free, interactive matching tool at www.nataliemaclean.com/matcher. The tool pairs wines with everyday meals, as well as challenging fare, such as vegetarian cuisine, Asian curries, seafood, egg-based sauces, cheeses, dessert, and even potato chips (for those who like to layer their vices). MacLean, who has won four James Beard Foundation Awards, also offers a free e-newsletter with her wine picks, tips and humor at www.nataliemaclean.com.