Ashley N Chukwu

On the other hand, Chardonnay produced in stainless steel tanks, or Unoaked Chardonnays are a bit more bright, fruity,  and crisp. ’s are bit bolder and can handle bolder dishes with herbs,  heavy creamy sauces, toasted notes, grilled meats,  and aged cheeses. An helpful over simplification that I use is  that  Chardonnay’s pair well with lighter or white food items. Chardonnay is an extremely popular white dry wine that can be purchased anywhere wine is sold.

Do you tend to get wine headaches after drinking red wines? Cure/ Recommendation: Stick to white wines or wines with lower tannin levels. Do you tend to get headaches after drinking white wines? It was once said that cheaper wines have extra additives, such as sugar but expensive wines can also have sugar and other additives.

One of  the most basic tips of wine pairing is lighter wines should pair with lighter meat. The above dishes are just some of my family’s holiday favorites. Please keep in mind that’s its nearly impossible to find a wine that pairs perfectly with each dish served for holidays. What wines do you pair your holiday dishes with?

Cabernet Sauvignon is a popular dry red wine that is known for its full-body, medium- acidity,  and relatively high ABV% (13-15%). Common flavors and aromas of  Cabernet Sauvignon include dark red fruits such as plums, cherries, and red berries or even bell peppers . Additional pairing recommendations include cheeses made from cow’s milk and dark fruits such as plums, cherries, or other red berries. Cabernet Sauvignon is a popular red wine that can be found at most places wine is sold.