Generics: Named for district in which originally produced
Varietals: Named for principal variety of grape
Red Wines To accompany roasts steaks, chops, game, Mexican food, pastas, casseroles, cheese dished, barbecues.
Generics
(Dry, pleasantly tart, with medium to full body)
- Burgundy
- Chianti
- Claret
- Mountain Red
Varietals
(Rich, with medium to full body)
- Cabernet
- Gamay
- Gamay Beaujolais
- Grignolino
- Pinot St. George
- Ruby Cabernet
- Zinfandel
(Dry, fruity, aromatic, with light to medium body)
- Barbera
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Charbono
- Merlot
- Petite Sirah
- Pinot Noir
Rose Wines To accompany ham, pork, veal, lamb, poultry, fish, salads, picnics
Generics
(Light, medium dry, fruity)
Varietals
(Light, fruity, dry, slightly sweet)
- Cabernet Rose
- Grenache Rose
- Grignolino Rose
- Zinfandel Rose
White Wines (To accompany seafood, poultry, veal, ham, cheese, or creamed dishes, soufflés, eggs)
Generics (Rich, dry, fruity)
- Rhine
- White Chianti
- Light, medium, dry Dry Sauterne
- Mountain White
Varietals (Light, dry, hint of sweetness)
- Emerald Riesling
- Johannesburg Riesling
- Sylvaner
- Traminer
(Rich, dry, with fuller flavor)
- Chardonnay
- Chenin Blanc
- Dry Semillon
- Pinot Blanc
- Sauvignon
Dessert Wines
- Port
- Muscatel
- Tokay
- Sherry
Sparkling Wines
Tips for Storage
- Cool (> 32 F. < 70 F.) between 50 - 60 F. minimal temperature change
- No vibration
- No light
- Horizontal to keep cork moist (stack 4 inches hexagonal clay drain pipe for a quick wine rack)
- Vertical for jugs/bottles with metal/plastic caps 6. Refrigerate leftover jug wine
Serving Pointers (Wine Servings Per Bottle (U.S. Bottles)
Bottle size |
Total Fluid Ounces |
Table Wine or Champagne |
Appetizer or Dessert |
Fifth (4/5 qt.) |
25.6 |
4-6 |
8-12 |
Tenth (4/5 pt.) |
12.6 |
2-3 |
4-6 |
Split |
6.4 |
2 |
|
Pint |
16 |
3-4 |
5-7 |
Quart |
32 |
6-8 |
10-14 |
Half Gallon |
64 |
12-16 |
20-30 |
Gallon |
128 |
24-32 |
40-60 |
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