Wines and Spirits

Holiday Wines for Fall & Winter of 2009

Holiday Wines for Fall Winter of 2009 As you host, or join celebrations of this season, consider some of the following suggestions. The trick to choosing great wines for your holiday party is to find something you had and liked in the past. Have more than one bottle on the table to choose from тЂ” at least two reds and two whites тЂ” with a taste variety and grape variety. Find a few wines that are crowd pleasers and are easy sipping wines. Today everyone is aware of the health benefits of red wine, and people keep asking for the red wines, more than white. DonтЂ™t shy away from offering sweet reds, sparkling reds, light reds, and really great reds. Main course reds and whites:Т  GewУјrztraminer and Riesling are fragrant and fruity white wines which will work well with a Thanksgiving meal. Pinot Noirs and Zinfandel are red wines with a lot of fruit and balanced tannins that will complement the varied flavors of turkey and its many side dishes. In December, holiday tables often feature red meats, such as filet mignon or roast beef. If that"s true for you, reach for full flavored red wines. Cabernet Sauvignon is great with meat and cheese because of its complex flavor. Try a Cabernet from Chile or a Bordeaux style blend from California. Lamb lovers might try a glass of smooth, earthy Cabernet Shiraz blend. And with your desserts and pies, Sparkling Moscato DтЂ™ Asti is a good choice. I would also recommend a nice port wine with dessert. Wine can make a dessert extra special. Lightly sweet, white dessert wines pair well with pumpkin pie. This is because pumpkin pie tends to have a savory edge, and is not overly sweet. Make sure the wine you serve is sweeter than the dessert you are pairing with. Try to complement a slice of warm apple pie with an extra dry sparkling wine or demi sec. Extra dry actually means that the wine is a little sweet while the demi sec indicates that it is even sweeter. Add wine to your celebrations this year. Remember that wine consumed with your food actually helps improve overall health. The key however, is to enjoy wine in moderation. One to two glasses of wine a day is a healthy habit with your meals. There are side effects to wine too. It is not for everyone. You can get migraines, and, put on weight as wine is calorie packed. This holiday season enjoy it responsibly. Here are some tricks to cutting the calories. (1) Think before you drink. (2) Start with a nonalcoholic beverage to quench your thirst. (3) Reduce calorie and alcohol content by making a wine spritzer. (4) Plan ahead: Save some calories during the day. Т тЂњThis is my wish for you: peace of mind, prosperity through the year, happiness that multiplies health for you and yours, fun around every corner, energy to chase your dreams, joy to fill your holidays!тЂќ Т -- D.M. Dellinger Have a fantastic Holiday season. May all your hopes and dreams come true this holiday season. Cheers!

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