October 2008 - Drinking Wine
Choosing The Perfect Holiday Wine
Oh my God, it?s almost Christmas and I have guests coming, one is a real wine connoisseur and if I don?t have JUST the right wine, I know I?ll never hear the end about it.
Exactly what wine do I serve with turkey; I haven?t a clue, not to mention the ham, or an after dinner wine. Should I stick with my old standby Pinot, or break out the Chardonnay? Wait, he?ll just think that?s run of the mill, I know I?ll open a bottle of Gruner Veltliner, surely that will impress him.
While you may not have had exactly these thoughts, if you plan on serving wine with dinner, the choices sometimes can be daunting, but the answer is rather simple, go for the middle road. If you?ll planning on serving a sumptuous feast, then set out some white and red wine, so your guests will have a choice. If you?re interested in going a step further, then a specific wine that compliments your entrees would be a wise decision.
In the dark still? Don?t worry, I?ll offer a few suggestions that will get the juices flowing, or the bubbly sparkling. Since these are the holidays and most of us are in a festive mode, Champagne is an excellent choice to serve with appetizers like mixed nuts, cheeses or salty snacks.
FACTOID: La M?thode Champenoise, is the original way of making Champagne and is more than 260 years old. Champagne, the wine that sparkles, can be served at the beginning of a meal, or at any time, it is very versatile.
Hopefully you?ll be among friends over the holiday, if so a bit of experimentation might be the perfect answer. As you shop the wine stores, many will offer tasting and advice, ?listen and heed well oh student?, for these shop keepers are more than likely connoisseurs themselves and want you to come back, don?t be afraid to tell them your budget.
How much wine will you (and hopefully your guests) consume over the holiday season? If more than a bottle or two, consider buying by the case you?ll find discounts from 10 to 15 percent, and that can add up. Too much wine for your budget? Talk to family, friends and neighbors, maybe the costs can be shared, lowering everyone?s (per bottle) expense.
Since this article is about wine and food for the holidays, when you shop, look for food friendly wines. There are many that suit the bill (just ask) some good choices might be:
Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc
Beaujolais from France,
Pinot Noir,
Chianti from Italy,
and Rioja from Spain
Now then... how much wine is Uncle Joe going to drink? We don?t want him teetering, so plan on about two glasses per guest with the ratio being approximately (and tailor to your taste and budget) 60 percent white and 40 percent red.
When all is said and done and the guests are out the door, or snoring quietly (we hope) in their rooms, just push the cork back into the bottle and place the bottle in the fridge. Plan on consuming it over the next 3 to 5 days and you?ll be in good spirits (ah, I mean shape).
Have a great time, a good meal, and remember not to drink and drive.
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Soccer Shots With Beer Chasers? Bremerton Council Votes Next Week (The Kitsap Sun)
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 20:44:45 PDT
One council member expressed opposition for allowing the Olympic Soccer and Sports Center to serve beer and wine at its concessions stand.
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Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:37:20 PDT
When residents attend Fall Town Meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, they will be deciding on 18 different articles, from allowing sales of beer and wine to approving money for a charter consultant.
Bottoms Up for Boomers at Walt Disney World's Epcot
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:46:50 PDT
If you think Disney World is just for kids, then you're missing out! One event that will really whet your appetite is the annual Food and Wine Festival at Epcot. Foods, wines and beers from around the world are showcased -- sure beats standing in line for the Dumbo ride!
First Ever Beer and Wine Dinner in Howard County
Thu, 09 Oct 2008 10:47:37 PDT
Baltimore, MD – Clipper City Brewing Company and AIDA Bistro & Wine Bar announced today that they will proudly present the first ever Beer & Wine Dinner in Howard County.
Brimfield selectmen approve beer and wine license for County Line Farm and Hardware store (The Republican)
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:48:07 PDT
BRIMFIELD - Robert H. Clark has sold hardware and some food staples like milk and bread at County Line Farm and Hardware for the past 28 years. Now he is hoping to be able to sell beer and wine there as well to help keep the business running.
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LONGMEADOW - Western Massachusetts-crafted spirits will be featured when the Longmeadow Chapter of UNICO National Inc. holds its eighth annual Wine, Beer and Food Tasting on Oct. 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. on Center Court at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield.
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