U-Line 1115R, 29R, 1175BEV, 1175R Wine Recommendations, Wine Guide, Wine Selections Suggestions

6 Wine Guide

Wine Recommendations

To most, wine is a delicious mystery. We purchase it, uncork it, and savor its taste and beauty. But there is so much more to true wine appreciation. Many secrets are simply too good to keep bottled up. The U-Line Corporation is proud to present Spilling Wine Secrets online at www.U-Line.com/resources/wine_secrets. Take a moment to explore this section of our website to uncover wine myths, learn ideal storage conditions or ask our wine expert, Mr. Dave Barna, a specific question relating to wine. Mr. Barna will respond to your inquiry, and it may also be selected to appear on our Questions and Answers page.

Wine Selections Suggestions

Selecting the right wine for the right occasion can sometimes be a seemingly awkward or difficult task for the beginning wine enthusiast. We would therefore like to present you with a few suggestions which may provide a little more confidence and enjoyment when choosing and serving your wines.

When selecting wines, keep an open mind and do not be afraid to be adventurous. Do not view the subject of wine so seriously it discourages you from learning and discovering for fear of embarrassment if something is incorrect. Wine is best viewed as a hobby and enjoyed.

When assembling your collection, try not to become obsessed with “Vintages.” Although a chart can be a useful tool, generalizations about a specific year have led more than one collector to disappointment. In many instances an “Off Year” will provide a better value and more drinking enjoyment.

The primary guideline to the subject of wine is your own palate. Do not be afraid to make mistakes. Experiment, discover, but most of all, enjoy yourself and your new U-Line product.

Suggestions for Matching Food and Wine

Although there are no hard fast rules for matching wine to food, observe some guidelines. Delicate dishes should be accompanied by lighter more delicate wines. Full- flavored foods should be matched with fuller-bodied wines.

As a general rule, one should aim to ascend in flavor and quality of wines served.

Table 1

Serve a:	Before a:
DRY wine	SWEET wine
WHITE wine	RED wine
YOUNG wine	OLD wine
LIGHT-BODIED wine	FULL-BODIED wine

Any step back in quality will be noticed. If a fine wine is tasted prior to a lesser wine, many of the fine wine’s subtle qualities may be missed.

Common Food and Wine Matches

Table 2

Foods	Wines
Fish, Shell Fish, Crab, Oysters	Dry White Wines, Light
	Sparkling or Extra Dry
	Champagne
Beef, Venison	Full-Bodied Red Wines
Pork, Veal, Lamb and Poultry	Light-Bodied Red Wines
Fruit	Sweet White and Sparkling
	Wines

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