How to Pick The Right Wine for a Meal

If you like to drink wine with a meal now and then.Here are some very basic ideas on what wine to serve.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. There are so many different kinds of wine what tastes best with food can be a daunting option to consider.I try to choose a wine that is popular with all my guests.You also need to consider what type of food your are having for dinner.Some wines do not go well with certain dishes.Too strong a wine can overpower the flavor of the dish you are serving.

2. A white wine like Chardonnay goes well with veal most fish and salmon dishes.Chinese foods are a good choice for white wines as long as they are not spicy. Red wines such as Barberra go well with lasagna, different spaghetti dishes and of course pizza. A Merlot red wine is great if your are having a barbecue.Merlot goes well with grilled meat,and chicken. Cabernet Sauvignon is a great choice to have with chocolate, roast lamb, steaks and water fowl dishes.

3. You should serve your bottle of wine at a chilled temperature.You should keep the wine refrigerated for about 3 hours before serving.If you are in a hurry you can place the wine bottle in a ice bucket full of ice. Remember not to overfill the wine glass so the rest of the wine in the bottle has a chance to breathe.A word of caution when serving red wines be careful not to spill the wine it can leave a nasty stain on clothes and carpets. My favorite is simple cheese and crackers with a glass of wine.

[PhiMcRee]

on 6/5/2009 Not a wine drinker, but hubby is. Now I know what type to serve him with his dinner.