your going around friends tonight for a meal and you have to take a bottle of wine, your standing in a supermarket in front of a long rack with about a thousand bottles of booze on it,how on earth do you choose.
2007-02-20 08:57:10 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dining Out ➔ Other - Dining Out
I used to work in a Wine Merchant's when I was a student, and the owner taught me alot about wines. It is about personal taste, but try to find out what your host is serving for dinner, or failing that, have a look at their bottle recycling box! White tends to go with fish, seafood, white meat and poultry (not game though), and Red tends to go with dark meats.
Quick guide on White: Light and fruity wines tend to be made from the Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio grapes. Rieslings are very sweet. Chardonnays are dry and heavier, and can be quite full-bodied (strong flavours) especially if they're oaked. A particular favourite of mine is Sancerre, or if it's on special at Sainsburys, try Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand. I lived in NZ for 3 years, and their wines are the world's best-kept secret!
Quick Guide on Reds: Cabernet Sauvignons and Merlots are quite intense, as are Riojas. If you prefer a light Red, try a Shiraz or a Grenache Shiraz. If you want something fruity with lots of berry flavours, try a Pinot Noir. I am not a fan of Red Wine, as I find that the high tannin content gives me hangovers, but each to their own! A red wine I liked was from Chateau D'Arsac in the Bordeaux region and you can get it from Oddbins. I believe it was a combination of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot grapes, but it is rather pricey at about £16 a bottle. Maybe save it for that extra special dinner party!
I am no wine snob, so I strongly believe that you should try some out on a trial and error basis, and then stick with the grape varieties and vineyards that you like. Good luck, hope this helps!
2007-02-20 13:58:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Instead of going to the supermarket and staring at the rows and rows of bottles in a state of confusion, why don't you pop in to your local wine shop?? The staff at wine shops know about the wines they stock and sometimes you can even taste a few wines there as well.
If you know what your friends are serving and how much you want to spend, you can tell the wine shop and they can recommend a wine that would go well. That's what I always do and it has also helped me learn more about what wines go with what foods, and what wines I like.
2007-02-20 23:17:01 · answer #2 · answered by ErnieBert 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is to read up on it before you go. Have an idea as to what kind of taste you like, either fruity or sharp, etc. Have a think what type of meal you are drinking it with, etc I found it daunting at first but once you get into it, its great, a lot better than going out for a boozy night out. Have a nice meal in with a good bottle of wine
2007-02-20 19:22:22 · answer #3 · answered by sian_coxon 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-23 23:39:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The old adage of white wine with fish and red wine with meat is a good rule to live by, but there are some notable exceptions. If you keep in mind the principles of complementing and contrasting flavors, you'll have a winning combination every time.
p.s, Don't serve any wine you wouldn't drink yourself.
Marc
2007-02-20 09:07:35 · answer #5 · answered by jdoh10 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
May I suggest a white, perhaps a Chardonnay or a Pinot Grigio. They are both good wines for sipping and socializing. Since you didn't mention what you were having for dinner, these are two good neutral wines. Go with a moderately priced one.
2007-02-20 09:22:00 · answer #6 · answered by Marianimal 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Brown Brothers from Australia is a very good wine. I recommend the Dry Muscat - delicious!
2007-02-20 09:57:16 · answer #7 · answered by Catherine R 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
first things first. take a red and white. how do you know what they'll serve up ?how many of us out there are wine buffs ? the usual is white with fish, reds with meat. having said that some people prefer red with everything ? medium bodied 11.5 or the heavier 13+? with white try a pino grigio or soave , usually around 11% . trial and error ! you will soon know what you like .
2007-02-20 09:12:01 · answer #8 · answered by naplio 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go for the wines that are reduced,half price, say, £8 down to £4, I've never found them that bad!
2007-02-20 09:09:21 · answer #9 · answered by dasguiel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it need lots of bubbles and pick ice wine with grapes or fruit. red is beter then white a girl should only have 2 glasses an man is 4 glasses.
2007-02-20 09:35:39 · answer #10 · answered by i,m here if you need to talk. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋