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