| For all but the experienced sommelier, | | | | species often grow best in very restricted |
| pairing the right wine with your meal can be | | | | climates. The Pinot Noir grape, for example, |
| daunting. This is further exacerbated by the | | | | flourishes in Burgundy, Oregon, New Zealand |
| rules we often hear: white wine with fish, | | | | and some parts of California. When looking to |
| red wine with meat. When selecting a wine | | | | purchase a Pinot Noir wine, it is advised |
| with your meal, it is best to throw such | | | | that you select one that is made in one of |
| restrictions out the window and follow your | | | | these regions. Learning the grapes will also |
| own tastes and preferences. Using these easy | | | | let you branch out in to new types of wine. |
| tips anyone can enjoy a great bottle of wine | | | | If you like Merlot, you might want to try a |
| with their favourite meal. | | | | Red Bordeaux, which incorporates the Merlot |
| | | | grape. |
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| | | | 3. Choose wine from the right region. Due to |
| 1. Visit specialty wine shops. Specialised | | | | differing climates, wines produced in |
| dealers know their wines. Letting them walk | | | | different areas of the world will not have |
| you through the selection, and listening to | | | | the same taste. Chardonnay is a prime example |
| their advice will usually provide great | | | | of this. The chardonnay grape grows well all |
| results. There are several questions you must | | | | over the world. In warmer climates it |
| be prepared to answer while getting help from | | | | produces a warmer, earthier tasting wine, |
| a merchant, these include: price range, | | | | while in cooler climates it produces a |
| personal preference, and the meal it will be | | | | lighter, citrusy taste. These simple steps |
| consumed with. Often you can find wine shops | | | | will greatly enhance your ability to select |
| that keep various open bottles for tasting | | | | the best wine for any occasion. Whether it is |
| purposes. Seek these out and let your palate | | | | for a romantic dinner at home, or a gift |
| decide. | | | | brought to a dinner party, you will impress |
| | | | your friends with your exquisite taste in |
| 2. Learn the different wine types. Wines are | | | | wine. |
| classified by the grapes used in it. Grape | | | | |