Wine an food matching is the process of pairing a food with complementary flavors, aromas, and textures found in wine. It can be a nuanced art and the life-long study of oenophiles and sommeliers. In very up-scale dining situations, it is not uncommon for each dish in a multi-course meal to be matched with a different wine. While individual taste certainly plays a large role in wine and food pairing, there are traditionally accepted guidelines. However, it is worth noting that a well-selected, non-traditional pairing can bring an unexpected or exciting new dimension to a meal.