Wedding Wine is EASY!

Okay...you are not a wine expert. But whether you know it or not, knowing your menu will make it easy to choose a wine. Really!

The most important thing to remember about wine for your wedding is simply this: GET THE WINE THAT YOU LIKE.Yes, there ARE pairings that are better than others, but this day is about YOU, not the guest, not the phootgrapher, not your mother....IT IS ABOUT YOU. On this day, for heavens sakes, choose things that YOU love!

Now of course, there are the tried and true maxims concerning wines. Red wines with red meat dishes, steak, red sauce and tomato dishes. Can't go wrong with this maxim. But what KIND of red wine? Here's a little cheat sheet that I think will help. True, I'm a winemaker, and I have a dog in the fight, BUT, even if you don't use my wines, I want your wedding to rock! (don't forget, if you go to my website, you can design your custom label, pick your wine, choose a shrink cap to match the bridesmaid dresses and have it shipped to your door! www.customwineonline.com)

WHITE WINE DESCRIPTIONS:

GERMAN MOSEL RIVER VALLEY RIESLING:
This Riesling impeccably reflects the individuality of its terroir with its beautiful expressive bouquet suggesting green apples, stone fruit and delicate floral notes. It also has mineral notes to give it a distinctly German identity. Balanced on the palate, flavors of citrus, apricot and honey will engage your senses. Outstanding selection for chicken, fruit platters. This is a semi sweet wine, ( Level 3 of a possible 10), so go check out a Riesling before the big event!

FRENCH SAUVIGNON BLANC:
A refreshing light to medium bodied white wine with fresh herb, grass and delicate smoke on the nose, with flavors of melon, green apple and mineral notes. Try this herbaceous wine with meals containing asparagus, salads and goat cheese.

PINOT GRIGIO:
A fabulously balanced crisp white wine with a delicate floral bouquet. Flavors of tropical fruit peach, apple and a subtle hint of spice and honey will entice your palate. This dry white wine is exceptional matched with seafood paella, grilled chicken, fruit platters and hummus spread.

CHARDONNAY:
This classic white varietal has creamy oak and vanilla undertones accented with flavors and aromas of fresh green apples and lush tropical fruit. This well balanced wine pairs nicely with pastas in cream sauces, stuffed turkey, grilled fish steaks and medium flavored cheeses,

BLUSH WINE DESCRIPTION:
WHITE ZINFANDEL CLASSIC:
A favorite light rose wine that is refreshing with flavors of raspberry and strawberry. An excellent sipping wine that also matches well with summer salads and Mediterranean foods.


RED WINE DESCRIPTIONS:
CABERNET SAUVIGNON:
This flavorsome wine is deep ruby in colour and has bold fruit flavors of blackberry, black currants, plums with a dash of spice. Although dry to the taste the red berry and cedar aroma help make this full bodied red pair will with beef tenderloin or lamb.

CHILEAN MALBEC:
An elegant red wine with ripe red berry flavors, particularly cherries and strawberries. A medium-bodied, easy drinking wine best enjoyed with gourmet pizzas, mushroom based dishes or as a sipping wine.

FRENCH MERLOT:
A fabulously smooth and easy to drink dry red wine with low tannins. Rich in colour, this Merlot is filled with flavors of blackberry, black currant and plums. It makes a perfect wine match for beef stews and red sauce pasta dishes.


SHIRAZ
This immensely popular dry red wine is rich and intense. With flavors of bell pepper, plum and red berry fruits like black currants and blackberries, this wine is suited to the most discriminating palate. Its peppery nose has notes of chocolate and spice, making it an excellent companion for grilled steaks, peppered roasts and spicy gourmet pizzas.


PINOT NOIR
An elegant red wine with ripe red berry flavors, particularly cherries and strawberries. A medium bodied, easy drinking wine best enjoyed with gourmet pizzas, mushroom based dishes or as a sipping wine.

Hope this helps.

Doug Pacheco
Sr. Vintner
Custom Wine Online
dpacheco@customwineonline.com