| There are no set formulas for choosing the right | | | | go for the full bodied red. One of the most |
| wine for that special meal, event or person. In | | | | popular is a Merlot. Being a lighter red but still full |
| fact people have their own preferences when it | | | | bodied it is perfect for sautéed chicken, |
| come to wine. We have listed a few suggestions | | | | grilled pork or roasted lamb. |
| below to help you pick the right wine for the right | | | | The Pinot Noir, while not as commonly served as |
| moment or special meal. We hope it gives you | | | | a Merlot or Cabernet, is a unique blend of plum, |
| some helpful insights to serving wines that should | | | | vanilla and blackberry. Oregon produces Pinot Noir |
| please any palate. | | | | where the blackberries grow wild and are sweet |
| 1. The Whites: When your guests first arrive and | | | | and juicy. This wine will certainly be a hit. |
| are enjoying the appetizers a white wine is | | | | When hosting a spicy Mexican meal the Shiraz is a |
| always the perfect choice. They are commonly | | | | perfect compliment with its peppery flavor that |
| lighter and drier and leave the palate fresh for the | | | | brings out the spiciness of your enchilada suiza or |
| main entree'. Some of the whites such as the | | | | chili verde. |
| Chardonnay can also be introduced during a rich | | | | Italian food with its hearty and robust tomato |
| dinner such as "Coq a Vin", with its beautiful | | | | sauces requires a Chianti. A Chianti can range in |
| creamy wine sauce. Another suggestion is the | | | | price and quality. You may be able to find one |
| Sauvignon Blanc that is excellent served with a | | | | that is rather inexpensive but the quality is |
| first course salad or shrimp cocktail or even a | | | | perfect for you. |
| plate of delicate fish. | | | | A robust Burgundy would be the red to choose |
| When toasting that special event in your life or | | | | for a fine standing rib roast or delicate filet |
| the life of a loved one the whites are a perfect | | | | mignon. |
| choice. The more common toasting wine for | | | | As you can see from the suggestions above you |
| weddings and anniversaries is of course the more | | | | may wish to have both a white wine and a red |
| elegant choice of Champagne. | | | | wine on hand when hosting a dinner. Some guests |
| 2. The Reds: Now you are ready to serve that | | | | will most likely pick the wine they prefer and stay |
| special dish you have worked on all day and | | | | with that choice for the entire evening. Another |
| planned especially for your dearest friends you | | | | may choose a white for the start of the evening |
| must choose just the right wine. This is when you | | | | and finish with a red. So always be prepared. |