Stop Serving The Wrong Wine
Posted by Leedobbins in Wine and SpiritsWine has been a popular drink to serve with meals for centuries but many people get confused as to which wine goes best with what type of meal. To make matters worse, there’s more to wine than just red and white, there are many different varieties of wine to choose from as well. Here’s a guide to some of the most widely available wines, their flavor and what types of meals they go best with.
Sauvignon Blanc
This popular white wine has an herbal, sometimes peppery aroma. When compared to Chardonnay you might find this to be a bit more acidic. It goes great with any type of seafood dish.
Semillon
This wine has a rich golden color and gives off an aroma of lemons and figs. Due to it’s low level of acidity, it is often blended with Sauvignon Blanc. While most white wines do not age gracefully, Semillon is one of the few that ages rather well. Semillon is a perfect match for cheese and should be added to the list for your next any wine and cheese party.
Riesling
Another wine that has low acidity it can be paired with a variety of foods. It has the aroma of mineral stone, tropical fruits and flowers and makes a good match with white fish and pork as well as Chinese cuisine.
Chardonnay
This is the king of white wines and a popular dinner beverage. With it’s smoky or vanilla aroma it goes well with both white meat and fish.
Pouilly-Fuiss
