With the popularity of TV cooking shows and even entire channels dedicated to cooking, it is no surprise that more people are discovering their kitchens.

When creating a dinner at home, finding the right wine to pair with a dish can enhance the dining experience to no end. Even the humble barbecue can be elevated with the right wine.

However, a little bit of knowledge can be a dangerous thing and even safe knowledge, like pairing a red wine with red meat, tends to be vague at best.

Steak
According to experts, a ribeye really shines when paired with the ripe, fruity taste of a California Cabernet Sauvignon. Jacques Scott has a selection or highly rated wines, including the Stags Leap Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006.

The right pairing can elevate the taste of the meat to such an extent that it really does not need to be smothered in sauces. The best approach is to keep it simple.

Lamb
When serving lamb, there are a number of wines that can work, as the more distinctive taste of lamb makes is a very wine friendly meat. Rhone wines like the Parallel 45 Cotes du Rhone or the Perrin & Fils Cotes du Rhone, are ideal, with the stronger flavours of the wine not wilting next to the distinctive taste of the lamb.

When serving lamb with mint, a nice Australian Shiraz could be the perfect companion.

Pork
It might look like a white meat, but the perfect pairing with pork may well be a red wine, especially a Pinot Noir, which is well suited to pork tenderloin or roast pork. An Oyster Bay Pinot Noir from New Zealand is certain to complement the meat well. Surprisingly, Pinot Noir is also an excellent choice with grilled salmon, especially a fruity Californian Pinot Noir.

Once you know which wine will suit your dinner, Jacques Scott now makes it easy to find the right wine, order it online and arrange to have it delivered free right to your door or to your business.

Jacques Scott retail locations also have 16 wines available for sampling during store hours.

At the end of the day it is all about trial and error, but what a way to explore.