Wine Guide

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Beginners wine guide for those seeking to learn how to taste wine, pair wine and store wine properly. If you want to know the difference between wines and which to pair with meat, seafood, pasta and more than you need to learn at least the basics of wine.

White wines generally go well with fish and pasta. Reds tend to go with heavier foods like steak and ribs. But there are exceptions to every rule and varieties and variations in both the red and white wine genres.

Here are two wine guides that we recommend:

Appreciating Wine: The Connoisseur s Guide to Nosing, Tasting, and Enjoying Wine

If you prefer to learn about wine in video format check out these dvds:

Learning about wine is a life long pursuit. Fortunately it is an enjoyable one. There are thousands of wines to choose from and countless ways to pair them with your favorite foods. Take some of your learning from these books and videos and the rest through life experiences.

When dining out in a fine dining restaurant, don't be afraid to ask for the sommellier to make suggestions based on what you intend to order. In lower priced restaurants the waiter may also be able to suggest wines that go well with your food choices.

Also attend as many wine tasting events as possible. These are great places to learn about wines and meet other wine enthusiasts. Visiting the wine country and taking tours of some of the vineyards is another way to get your questions answered, while observing the wine making process in action.

You will learn alot about wine through the above wine guides and methods. It is important to keep your mind open. Ask questions and make choices based on your own personal tastes. The finest rated wine in the world means nothing if it does not appeal to your personal pallete.