Wine Selection

Wine Selection is a very crucial aspect of any wine party or meal. The success of your party mostly depends on the wine that you have selected. Find here the table that shows you various types of wines, their characteristics and the foods that go well with them.

Classification	Example	Characteristics	Serve with
Appetizer Wines Serve before a meal or as a cocktail.	Dry Sherry, Vermouth and flavored wines.	Appetizer Wines range from dry to sweet.	Appetizer foods, canapés, dips, raw vegetables.
Dinner – Reds Wines Dinner Wines are usually served with the main course.	Burgundy, Claret, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel.	Red Wines are generally dry and rich.	Hearty foods, beef, pork, duck goose, cheese and pasta dishes.
Dinner – Whites Wines	Chardonnay, White Riesling, White Zinfandel and Sauvignon Blanc.	White Wines are generally lighter in flavor and can be dry or sweet.	Light foods, chicken, turkey, fish, shellfish, ham, pasta, pizza.
Dinner – Rosé Wines	Rosé of Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel Rosé.	Rosé Wines are pale red wines that may be dry or sweet.	Ham, fried chicken, shellfish, cold beef
Dessert Wines Usually served as a dessert or a dessert accompaniment.	Port, Sweet Sauterne, Muscat, Catawba and Cream Sherry.	Dessert Wines are heavier in body and sweeter than dinner wines.	Desserts, fruits, nuts, dessert cheeses, cakes, pies.
Sparkling Wines Can be served alone or with food.	Champagne, Cold Duck and Sparkling Burgundy.	Sparkling Wines or effervescent wines can be dry or sweet.	All foods.

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