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Wise Wine Selection
Wine completes a dinner or special occasion. Choosing the right wine for a meal complements the food and brings out the flavors of the food. With so many different types of wine made throughout the world, the choice of what to drink can take some time, but with the right wine, the experience is worth it.
Chardonnay
This is a white wine with a fruity or oak flavor, depending on variety. It goes well with cheeses, seafood, and chicken dishes.
Gewürztraminer
A dry white wine from Eastern Europe, this has a flowery aroma and flavor. It goes well with salmon or other oily fish, cheeses, and Asian food.
Muscat
A sweet wine with a grape flavor, this is best enjoyed with salads and desserts.
Riesling
This is a white wine with the aroma of flowers. It goes well with poultry, seafood, pork, and veal dishes
Pinot Gris
A French white wine with a slightly citrus flavor, it pairs nicely with cheese and seafood, as well as pasta.
Pinot Grigio
This is a white wine with a tangy and crisp flavor. It is enjoyed with pasta, poultry dishes, and simple seafood dishes.
Chianti
This is a red wine that has a somewhat earthy flavor. It pairs well with pastas, vegetables and red meat dishes.
Albariño
This is a Spanish white wine that has a light fruity flavor. Some dishes that are good with Albariño are cream soups, chicken, and many types of cheeses.
Grüner Veltliner
A white wine popular in Europe, this is a bit dry but is known to pair well with almost any dish or variety.
Merlot
This is a mild red wine with the flavor of plum or cherry. It tastes well with red meat dishes, vegetables, and some cheeses.
Cabernet Sauvignon
A delicious red wine with the flavor of currant, it is wonderful with red meat dishes and vegetables.
Silvaner
A German white wine with the taste of pear, this goes well with mild foods such as poultry dishes that are not spicy.
Zinfandel
This is a sweet red wine that also has a rose variety that is popular. It goes well with spicy dishes, red meat, and pork.
Syrah
Also called Shiraz, this is a bold red wine with the taste of blackberries. It is delicious with red meat dishes such as beef or lamb and can be paired with poultry.
Roussanne
Found in France and Italy, this acidic white wine goes well with poultry, pork, and seafood dishes.
Volnay
This French red wine has a berry flavor. It tastes well with game meats and cheeses.
Sauvignon Blanc
A crisp white wine with a citrus flavor, this goes well with smoked foods, poultry, and light sauces.
Pinot Noir
This is a full red wine with dark berry flavors. It pairs nicely with red meat dishes, vegetables and poultry.
Rioja
This is a Spanish red wine with the flavor of fruit and some vanilla. It pairs well with chicken and poultry dishes and Spanish cuisine.
Champagne
A French white sparkling wine with a light, fruity flavor, it can be sweet or dry. It is best enjoyed with light seafood or poultry dishes.
Chablis
This is a dry white wine with a fruity flavor similar to Chardonnay. It tastes well with seafood, cream sauces, poultry, or pork.
Port
This has a fruit flavor that is deep and sweet. It is more commonly served after a meal with a dessert such as chocolate to offset the flavor.
Semillon
A dry white wine with fig or pear flavor, it is most commonly grown in Chile. Semillon goes well with chicken or pork, salads, and bread.
Gavi
A dry, white wine with a lemon flavor, this goes well with seafood dishes, garlic, and Asian food.
Malbec
A deep red wine with the flavor of plum, this pairs well with spicy foods, cheeses, pasta dishes, and pizza.