Fine wine in Bennington,
Vermont can be found in many upstanding establishments to add a special touch
to your favorite meal and bring out various flavors in food. Knowing which
beverage to choose to compliment any dish can be tricky, even if you have
adhered to the basic rules regarding the different vintages. Here are some
guidelines to help you select a bottle that you’ll be proud to serve for any
occasion…read on!
The Absolute Basics
When choosing a fine wine
to compliment a meal, knowing what the main course is made from will be a must.
Red wines are known to compliment red meats or pasta with marinara-style sauces;
white wines are best suited for pairing with pasta with white sauce, such as an
alfredo sauce, chicken, pork or fish. This is the most basic rule that governs
wine selection, but it is not all inclusive and should not be the only
criterion you take into account.
Flavor Profiles
Once you have chosen a
color of wine based upon what the main course will be, you will need to do a
little bit of further investigation to find the most suitable bottle. The
different casks used to cure wines have a great deal to do with their flavor
profile and most bottles will have this information provided to you on the
label. Oftentimes, information about sweetness, different fruit flavors or
other nuances are available from the vineyard to make your selection process
easier.
Attending Wine Tastings
If you are interested in
having a glass of fine wine with your meals, but are new to selecting between
the various types, going to wine tastings in Bennington, Vermont may help you refine
your palette and find out what you enjoy before you invest in a bottle. While
these are usually special events and cannot help you for a spur of the moment
decision, investing the time to go to a few tastings can help you pick up some
tips for selecting a wines to go with a wide variety of meals for future
reference.
Finding a Specialty Store
In addition to going to
wine tastings, finding a store that specializes in selling spirits will help
you in your selection process. Many times, the sales associates of beverage
stores have a great deal of knowledge about the wines they sell, both from
experience and from what other customers have told them about their purchases.
You may also be fortunate enough to be shopping next to a connoisseur who can
help point you in the right direction.
For more information
about fine wines in Bennington VT, or to find an upcoming wine tasting event
near you, please select the provided link or call (802) 442-4001.
