Wines have always been and will always be something that symbolizes romance, love and elegance. You can enjoy wine on its own, when you are having a party, give it away as a gift to a special friend, or as party favors like wine wedding favors to cap off a romantic wedding event.
However, as with any other beverage, it is best if you can find the perfect food pair for the drink. A cold can of beer is great with pizza, and a plate loaded with nachos and chips is perfect with a can of ice cold soda. For wine, there are some factors that you have to consider so your food and wine pairing will be perfect as well.
Generally, white wines work well with seafood and meals with cream sauce or mild cheeses. Red wines on the other hand works well with meats, grilled food and other equally heavy meals. The basic rule of thumb is, light wines go with light food choices, while heavy wines go with heavy food choices. Wines are definitely not your appetizers or side dishes. Wine tends to be the star once it is present in any meal so it is important to note that any meal that is to be paired with the wine should not overpower the flavor of the drink.
The use of the right wine glass is also important. For such elegant occasions, presentation is important as well since taste is often influenced by perception. The right glass for the right wine will truly show the quality and intensity of the wine. By placing it in an ordinary glass or in the wrong wine glass, you will cheapen the image of the wine for your dinner guests.
A fun and fool proof way create the perfect pairing is by heading off to your local restaurant because some of them offer menus that are already paired with the proper wine choice. You can also learn and it will really be informative when the waiter explains to you the pairings and gives you ideas you can use at home.
Most of all, wine and food pairings are meant to be enjoyed. When you get to learn the basics, you can just whip up any meal and instantly find the best wine to go with it. With this information at hand, you can easily create romantic candlelit dinners with the perfect food and wine pairings.
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Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Celebrate Your Wedding with the Right Wine
Wine can make any celebration livelier and one can say that wine is a signal to just go and have fun and enjoy the party. For wedding receptions, wine is generally served because wine is synonymous with romance and celebration just like chocolates. However, before you head off and buy boxes upon boxes of the cheapest wine on sale or your favorite white wine, there are some things that you have to consider.
First of all, determine whether your guests will totally enjoy having wine around or if the crowd consists of mostly people who don’t drink. Serving wine should make your guests truly happy. If you think they will not be overly ecstatic about it, then maybe you just pass on serving wine. If it is something they expect, then you should have boxes of wine ready. Look through you checklist and see if most of the people are wine drinkers or not. If in doubt, ask around or get some just in case.
Another consideration is the time of your wedding. If you are having a morning wedding, then you can either totally pass on serving wine or you can serve everyone a glass during the toast or another part of the reception party. If you are having an afternoon party, you can have a few bottles ready and for evening weddings, be prepared to have wine on hand for the rest of the evening.
Of course another consideration is your wedding budget. There are premium and expensive wines around, but there are also cheaper versions. The key is being able to allot time, have a wine-tasting session, and determining the number of bottles you need. That way, no bottle will be put to waste and every single glass served will be enjoyed and worth the expense. For a great wine experience, you can choose between Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, or Chardonnays. There are many varieties under each type and you can choose depending on the type of food you will be serving. The right pairing will truly elevate the taste of both the food and the wine.
Finally, you should take into account the type of food being served. Generally, white wine goes well with cheeses and fish and red wine is good with meat dishes. Be sure to get wine that complements the food choices or better yet, have both red and white wine available for your guests.
If the serving wine at your wedding reception is still not enough, you can give wine wedding favors to your guests such as miniature bottles or half-bottles of wine. Remember though that the cost of these will be added onto your total budget.
First of all, determine whether your guests will totally enjoy having wine around or if the crowd consists of mostly people who don’t drink. Serving wine should make your guests truly happy. If you think they will not be overly ecstatic about it, then maybe you just pass on serving wine. If it is something they expect, then you should have boxes of wine ready. Look through you checklist and see if most of the people are wine drinkers or not. If in doubt, ask around or get some just in case.
Another consideration is the time of your wedding. If you are having a morning wedding, then you can either totally pass on serving wine or you can serve everyone a glass during the toast or another part of the reception party. If you are having an afternoon party, you can have a few bottles ready and for evening weddings, be prepared to have wine on hand for the rest of the evening.
Of course another consideration is your wedding budget. There are premium and expensive wines around, but there are also cheaper versions. The key is being able to allot time, have a wine-tasting session, and determining the number of bottles you need. That way, no bottle will be put to waste and every single glass served will be enjoyed and worth the expense. For a great wine experience, you can choose between Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, or Chardonnays. There are many varieties under each type and you can choose depending on the type of food you will be serving. The right pairing will truly elevate the taste of both the food and the wine.
Finally, you should take into account the type of food being served. Generally, white wine goes well with cheeses and fish and red wine is good with meat dishes. Be sure to get wine that complements the food choices or better yet, have both red and white wine available for your guests.
If the serving wine at your wedding reception is still not enough, you can give wine wedding favors to your guests such as miniature bottles or half-bottles of wine. Remember though that the cost of these will be added onto your total budget.
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