Wine Pairing
 Remember - these are only guidelines!! You will figure out quite quickly that your own palate has its own idea of what goes well with what. Trust your own judgment, and eat and drink what you enjoy!
Quick Guide to Food and Wine Pairings
While such considerations as acidity, regionalism, body and grape type might seem to be too many things to keep in mind, take heart. Many of these factors tend to blend seamlessly together.
Here is an at-a-glance guide to some classic food and wine pairings. See which ones work for you and which don’t. Before you know it, you’ll be an expert matchmaker of food and wine.
- Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc: seafood, rich soup, vegetables, goat and other strongly flavored cheeses, cream sauces
- Gewürztraminer, Riesling: ham, pork, mild cheese, Indian, Thai and Chinese, chicken and turkey
- Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon: roast beef or roast poultry, venison, cheddar, blue cheese
- Pinot Noir, Zinfandel: roast beef, turkey
- Port, Sauternes: chocolate, pastry, foie gras
- Shiraz: stew, casserole, ratatouille
- Sparkling: fancy hors d’oeuvres, sushi, and omelets.
Private Wine Tastings
Private wine tasting in your home or office with friends, family, or business associates.
Musicians, comedians, magicians, etc. have always been popular forms of entertainment for private parties, social functions, and business meetings. With today's exploding interest in and enjoyment of wine, many people now contract with a wine professional to attend their event. Especially popular is a wine tasting for the bride and guests at her bachelorette party or bridal shower!
Nutmeg Discount Liquors is available to offer such events in a wide variety of formats and price ranges. From the most intimate size groups of 4 to 6 people, to larger guest list, or anything in between, we can handle any request. The format can be totally casual where we pour the wines and answers questions one-on-one with your guests. Or you can have a more structured event where we present each wine separately and then give a concise, comfortable, and informative overview of each wine to the group as a whole.
Prices for these private events vary based upon the types of wines chosen, number of wines to be tasted, and size of the group. Please call or email for a specific quote.
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