FINE WINE

RED or WHITE?,  finding your perfect wine match can be as difficult as finding a human match , but a lot  less stressful after the first 3 bottles. whether it is Pinot Grigio or a Smooth Merlot, when you get the right match you would not have any other. Careful selection should  be taken into consideration by the age on the bottle , that would determine the richness in the flavor and the natural fermented alcohol in the bottle,bare in mind that the older the wine, the richer the taste and less artificial alcohol implementation, but, also be  mindful meal pairing. If you're selecting wine for a social gather or as a gift , it is a safe bet to go with a sweet or semi-sweet. When enjoying with a meat/ chicken or fish meal, an ideal bottle is a whack or dry wine, why you may ask??... Playing around with many different powerful flavors at one given time can make your meal the WORST  dining experience ever , which is what the sweet or semi sweet wines offer, but when paired with a whack or dry wine, it enhances the flavor and texture of the meal. Know your cellar like you know your phone number. From well known labels to not so well known labels, a tasting before committing can make you break your taste buds, not because a price tag is set high means that the bottle is all that good, some times ( in the words of my grandfather, it can taste like sewage water), but sometimes it could be that the others are exceptionally aged, same goes for the cheaper brands. Some all times favorites of mine include Menage  a Trois , Carlo Rossi ,Yellow Tail, Mondavi, Moscato , all white , however I am no stranger to red , having Merlot by J.P Chenet, and not forgetting Sangria. Why so many you ask.... different occasions should be paired with different wines, and there you're thinking only food that should be paired with wine. Garden Weddings , Brunches , or any other  Day light functions should be accompanied by a perfectly chilled and very refreshing glass of white wine (of your choice), note all white wines are to be served chilled , not extremely cold , not frozen , or as they call it " burnt", but chill. It isn't heavy , in both color and taste, and can pair wonderfully with any finger food or meal that is served, however if having red during the day, there are certain foods you should avoid, due to after taste of the beverage. Red is ideal for the evening into late hours, and no, not for unspoken reasons ( but that can be a factor too), Evening times is when heavy dining meals are consumed. Steak , Chicken , Pork and Fish are big fighters  in the taste department but having a room temperature mellow red wine would make your meal must more enjoyable, and even after the meal is done, you can continue enjoying until the bottle is done. Your biggest question while reading must be why white chilled and red room temperature,??? ...... According to table etiquette, and beverage table set up,  the drinks play off each other. What I mean by that is.... the water glass is first on the table followed by the white which is ended by the red. That way the white wine attracts the cold / chilled temperature from the water to keep its chilled tempreture, but doesnt transfer it to the red...... SEE..... even in wine there is a old but appreciated class of physics. Pay close attention to your next wine bottle or table set up, and don't forget. DRINK RESPONSIBLY & DONT MIX WINES AT ANY GIVEN ONE TIME.

Senor J