The Perfect Pairing

The Perfect Pairing

What comes to mind when you read those words? The answer may seem like it would be different for everyone. But let’s be honest, wine goes great with just about everything. Wine is the part of the pairing that makes the meal. There are a few key factors that may be able to pin down exactly which pairing you might go for and which is the perfect match for you.

Your answer may be already written in the stars, waiting for you to make the cosmic choice. Yes, I am talking stars, meaning astrology, zodiac signs and all that woo-woo. When it comes to our life choices, personalities and habits, it may be more of a destiny than we realized.

Hang in with me here...have you ever felt a pull towards something? Like you were meant to choose that specific thing at that specific time? That's the emotion and feeling that I am talking about. That pull that comes from an unexplainable place and leaves you feeling complete when you get it. Like finding the perfect wine and cheese pairing.

So how do how zodiac signs affect the choices we make? How do you choose the perfect for the Taurus in your life or the Libra at the office party?

The Zodiac

The Zodiac is made up of 12 signs that are split into 4 categories by the elements. Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn), Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces), Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius), Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius). Each of these signs can attribute to parts of your personality, traits, etc. So, what does this mean for choosing the perfect wine pairing? Everything!

If you are an Earth sign (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn) you prefer to feel grounded, earthy and strong. You are a traditionalist through and through. You may be drawn to a pairing of Pinot Grigio and fresh grapes. With a sweet yet herbal bite, this pairing will bring you back to the roots in which the wine came from, with every sip.

If you are a Water sign (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces) you tend to be sensitive yet persistent and resilient. You are a crowd pleaser and somehow make everyone around you feel comfortable, like there are at home. For this pairing you may prefer a pairing of a sharp cheese and large glass of Pinot Noir. These grapes are hard to grow and loyal to their soil, much like you.

If you are a Fire sign (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) you are an attention getter with your natural sweetness. Energetic, bold and spicy – these are words used to describe your personality. Your perfect pairing would be Syrah and a white chocolate dessert. Simple but with a range of flavor and little bit of sweetness. Something enjoyable to keep coming back to.

If you are an Air sign (Gemini, Leo, Aquarius) you are a free-spirit, hard to tie down. You exude natural sparkle and others want to be around you all the time. You are the life of the party almost effortlessly everywhere you go. The perfect pairing for you would be Sparkling Rose and fresh fruit tart. Not too sweet, not to sour but the absolute perfect combination of bubble and charm.

The next time you find yourself searching for a new wine to try or gift, keep the zodiac signs in mind. It just may be the reason why you choose the things you do. It may just help you choose the perfect gift for someone special. Don’t be afraid to mix it up once in a while though and try something new. Who knows? Maybe that wine pairing was written in the stars just for you.