Wine enthusiasts do not have any problems picking out the appropriate wine for several events like dinner parties or house warming parties, but in terms of picking out the perfect wine for more significant celebrations like a wedding, pros and beginners alike would likely have no proper knowledge in choosing the right wine for a large number of guests. From food pairing to the seasons, the amount of bottles one should buy and the type of people you are buying it for, there are many things to be considered in selecting the right one for the occasion.
Seasons
Usually, people consider red wine for winter, just as how people think that white wine is for spring or summer. In reality, seasons don’t matter as long as the wine that you are choosing pairs nicely with the wine you are choosing. You don’t need to hire a professional wine steward for his expertise in food and wine. It’s easy as it would only require you a little amount of knowledge to know about how to complement the wine and the flavors of the dishes to one another.
Here are a few tips to remember: Chicken pairs nicely with both red and white wines as long as the wine itself is on the lighter side. With seafood, light wines would go well, especially Greek wines. For beef, pinot noir is excellent, as well a strong Grenache, as they both complement red meat. With pork, a bold white wine would be good, try considering a white Burgundy.
In general, having a well-balanced variety of wines would do the trick, as a balanced wine can almost fit with an array of dishes.
Variety
Speaking of variety, having a mixture of wines would be good, as you wouldn’t know the preferences of your guests. Having a huge crowd will be less than a headache if you have an array of wines to be offered, like red, white, and sparkling wine. For the red wine, it is better to choose one that has a more fruity taste such as Pinot Noir. For the white wine, have it light and refreshing such as Pinot Grigio or perhaps Sauvignon Blanc. Pick a bottle of champagne that is mild.
Temperature
You should always chill all of your wines, even in a snowy setting, or even in the middle of a snowstorm. Sparkling and white wines should be kept in a fridge before you serve them, for at least half an hour. Red wine such as Petrus should be kept in a temperature of at least 55 degrees and white wines should in store around the 40 degrees.
Pouring
A wedding planner should always remind the wait staff and the bartenders to keep the wine that is being poured in check, as well as the bottles because it is a large factor in terms of serving the wine. Guests should have no more than three ounces of wine per bottle, in which this measurement should never change as the wine is being served again and again. Three ounces is just enough for the wine to not be too warm in the wine glasses of the guests. You should never allow flutes to be used in serving white wine, especially if you are in a tight budget, and the guest could not the taste the full flavor of the wine because of its shape. Sparkling wines must be served on a high-quality tulip shaped glass.
Bulk Wine Packages
Always be wary of your budget, speaking with the wine professional or the venue’s catering services is essential as they tell you the opinion of how many wines should be served in the celebration, but not setting aside the quality of the wine. It’s the job of the catering services to offer a large selection of wines, some would be inexpensive, but you should never be afraid to ask about the quality as it is their responsibility to take care of their client’s needs. The rule of thumb for the wine would be one bottle per person. It would not hurt to have some extra though, as it would be unfortunate if you don’t have enough wine for your guest. Be reminded that when staff isn’t preopening the bottles, then the wine that isn’t served would be taken back to the caterer’s inventory to be sold again, or kept by the clients to be enjoyed at the honeymoon or home.
Takeaway
Wine is an essential part of any celebration, especially at weddings, which is a significant and joyous event and should be accompanied by wine. Planning for it could be bothersome, but with the help of catering services and wine professionals, you could pick out the perfect wine that could help your wedding more magnificent.
Author Bio
Scarlett Wells is a freelance writer and wine enthusiast. She is an active critique examining all levels of wine types so she can produce reviews and articles that will help guide every consumer in selecting the right kind of wine to drink. Aside from that, she wrote a lot of blogs maximizing the real usage of wines. In her free time, she reads a lot about food and beverage pairing in order to help her become an effective mentor inspiring everyone to maintain a fit and fab lifestyle.
