It's
not nearly as difficult to choose the right wine as you might think
it is. In fact, there are some simple rules to follow that will
help you choose the right type of wine every time.
There are three
main things that you need to consider when buying wine for an occasion.
These three things are: how much you have to spend, what type of
wine you want (red or white), and whether you're going to drink
the wine with food or all by itself.
Really if you
plan on drinking the wine with food then what you eat should determine
what type of wine you buy. So, let's take a look at which types
of wine go with which foods.
As a general
rule, you should always pair red wine with meats and white wines
with fish. However, this isn't too much help because of all the
different kinds of wine on the market. You can choose a little more
wisely by using the rule of thumb of the heavier the food the heavier
the wine should be.
For even more
clarification, let's run down a few types of wine and what types
of food they go with best.
If you're eating
very light foods, Dry Rose is the perfect wine to couple it with.
These light foods can include fish, salads, and certain types of
semi-spicy foods.
A wind that
is also on the light side is Sauvignon Blanc. So foods such as mild
cheeses, Fruit, and light and/or white fish are perfect for us is
to serve with it.
Pinot Noir
is a great choice for grilled foods. Also, chicken and other white
meat, and salmon go well with Pinot.
If you're eating
foods with a subtle taste, you don't want to match it to a strong
wine like Zinfandel, because the food will be overpowered by it.
Read me and foods with heavy sauce are best to serve with this wine.
Pasta dishes are a great choice.
Another wine
with a strong taste is Cabernet Sauvignon. Again, foods that are
rich in taste will work best with this type of wine. For example,
a juicy steak. Also, smoked and barbecued meats are a good choice.
Cabernet Sauvignon is a rich enough wine to hold up to the strength
and taste of smoked foods.
It may take
you some time to become good at matching foods with wines. It does
take many years. But the above will help you get started.
And naturally,
the more you do it more likely you are to find combinations that
go against all the rules. That's no problem.
If it works,
then it works. As with everything else, there's always an exception
to every rule.
In conclusion,
when choosing the right food to the right wine, take your time.
Don't fret about it too much if you have a certain type of wine
you really enjoy -- go ahead and use that. The rules shouldn't interfere
with your drinking your favorite wine.
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