While there are a wide variety of different types of wines from around the world, they're basically classed into red, white, pink, sparkling, or dessert wines. Many of you can become confused when it comes to choosing a wine, especially if it's for a special occasion. You may want to start your wine experimentation process well before the special occasions so you can find a wine that fits with not only the occasion, but also your own personal choice.
Once you've found a flavor or two or a winery or two that makes a wine you enjoy, it's time to start expanding your wine palate. When you order wines in a restaurant don't choose your favorite every time. This way you'll get a variety of choices that can lead to a new favorite wine or one that goes better with a meal than your regular. It's an inexpensive way to try different wines and you might find that keeping a notebook of the ones you tried, how you felt about it, and what you ate with it is the way to become more of a wine connoisseur.
Don't forget, when ordering wine at restaurants or luncheons that you can also ask the opinion of the waiter. Most waiters are trained in some basic wine guidelines and they can help you choose a nice wine that may go well with your meal. Then don't forget to keep your notes, and so you'll know when making dinner at home, what kind of wine may complement your meal best.
There are some basic guidelines you can follow at the start in a helping you to limit your choices at the dinner table. If you're eating red meat of any kind you're going to want to possibly choose a red wine, something like a Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, or even just a table red can complement your red meat choices. If you're looking towards white meats such as chicken, fish, or pork, head for the white wine list. If you're not fond of either one of these wines, the general rule of thumb doesn't have to apply and you can slide through with a very nice pink or rosé wine. This basic plan is just that, basic, it doesn't mean that you can't find a great red wine to complement your chicken or fish dinner, or that a nice white wine, won't go well with your red meats. It's just a rule of thumb; make your own choices, so you'll enjoy your wine.
Often times you may find that in most communities, there will be a wine tasting or two at least once or twice a year. You can also head to the wineries themselves and they'll have an open tour that will include wine tastings that will help you understand palettes, choices, as well as the varieties of wines and how they're made.
David Tupniak
www.thewinecompass.com
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