I need help im going on a date and i need to know what wines go with fish and what wines go with poultry and steak . its a fancy dinner affair and i dont want to look stupid help!
2007-01-27 16:16:03 · 9 answers · asked by ilissa b 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
The reason red wine goes with red meat is that the tannins in red wine metabolize protein. Whites provide a dryer palette so lighter dishes like fish and poultry will be enhanced.
All that aside, it is generally acceptable these days to drink what you like with whatever you like to eat. I have been trying for years to take the pretense out of wine selection with limited success.
Just remember this: wine is for celebrating and not for snobbery.
Drink whatever YOU like, not what people tell you to like. In time with more experience you will fine tune your own palette and have a good time discovering what it is that you prefer.
SInce this is fancy and you want to be comfortable, you should ask your date what he suggests. If he knows about wine he might be able to help you choose something nice. I like the above suggestion to ask the server or sommelier what their suggestion is too. BY THE WAY IF YOU LIKE PINK ZINFANDEL THEN DRINK IT! WHO CARES WHAT ANYONE THINKS THEY ARE NOT DRINKING IT YOU ARE!
A few key thoughts.......
"Sweet" and "fruity" are NOT the same. Sweet denotes sugar, fruit denotes the presence of fruit flavors.
Dry white grapes include; chardonnay, sauvignon blanc and viognier.
Fruity whites include; gewurztraminer, or any type of reisling.
Dry reds; cabernet sauvignon, merlot, red zinfandel.
Fruit reds; gamay, syrah, grenache.
As you can see there is ALOT to wine. Just remember to have fun.......:)
2007-01-27 17:03:29 · answer #1 · answered by Scott O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The old rule of thumb was white with fish and most poultry and red with beef or anything with a red sauce. A dessert wine should be sweeter than the dessert.
You can never go wrong with champagne, it goes with everything. Ask the sommelier for what she or he suggests as the house favorite for a pairing if you are very nervous.
They will know the menu from the back of the house as well as the cellar...and should know what will actually create the best balance of flavor between the glass and the plate.
The best advice however, know what you like and order that.
2007-01-27 16:22:47 · answer #2 · answered by KnightlyDi 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that if everyone going to a fancy restaurant was a wine expert, then sommeliers (wine waiters) would be out of a job.
If you don't feel confident in your knowledge of wine pairings, you're not alone.
You will never look stupid by asking the waiter to send the sommelier over for advice on a wine pairing to suit the meal you wish to order. In fact, it's quite classy.
Have fun!
2007-01-27 17:51:55 · answer #3 · answered by Amuse Bouche 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tradition says you drink reds with red meats and whites with poultry and fish....having said that now you begin to break things down in terms of tastes and dishes...some general ideas on a very basic level might be to look for Cabernets Sauvignons for your steak...big hearty red wine...and something lighter....and white...for your poultry..perhaps a Chardonnay...or for your fish....a sauvingon blanc...enjoy your meal and don't hesitate to ask a waiter or sommielier for a recommendation...enjoy......
2007-01-27 16:26:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all champagne doesnt go with everything, chamgnes are no different than reds and whites they all have a distinct flavor, champagne is a great finish to a meal, they are best with fruits and deserts, you dont want to mix and get loopy
Whites can be good with fish but it depends on the fish, the flavor, the spice etc... Reds can be to though, veal try red, light red a pinot or merlot. I hate to say this follow the crowd if its a black tie, you'll see whats happening in their glasses, allow your date, if you trust in his tastes plus he'll enjoy being able to help out.LOL. just trust your gut, be you and who you are, make it fun plus sample isnt that bad
2007-01-28 09:48:55 · answer #5 · answered by defenseonly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Noramlly, White wine goes with light food like chicekn and fish. Red goes with heavey foods like pasta and steak
2016-05-24 07:45:20 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
fish and poultry-a good white wine
steak- a good red wine
2007-01-27 16:24:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Steak: shiraz or cabernet sauvignon (red dry)
Fish: depends if its white fish or meatier fish like salmon, but Pinot Noir works well with both.
Poultry: Bordeaux
2007-01-27 16:22:54 · answer #8 · answered by rusholmeruffians74 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
challenging matter. browse into google or bing. that could actually help!
2015-04-07 17:31:51 · answer #9 · answered by Jared 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋