December 25, 2009, Newsletter Issue #109: Wines and Summer Food

Tip of the Week

You're anticipating a big crowd for the family reunion this summer and have placed an order for many different kinds of gourmet prepared foods to make the day's cooking easier. You've ordered meat, fish, appetizers and desserts from the experts and had it delivered to your door. Now you're trying to figure out which wine goes with which entree. Use these guidelines, courtesy of Food & Wine Magazine.



Lamb, ribs or steak: a powerful red like a Cabernet Sauvignon



Hamburgers and sausages: a fruity red like a Shiraz



Pork: a medium-bodied red Sangiovese



Chicken and salmon: the light red Pinot Noir



Shrimp, scallops and lobster: the succulent white Pinot Grigio



Halibut: the zesty white Sauvignon Blanc


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