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WINE TIPS AND HINTS
When choosing wine, take advantage of the knowledge of the personnel in the wine store as
well as reviews of wines from wine publications. The price of a wine is not necessarily
indicative of relative quality. Very good wines can be purchased at comfortable-for-the-
wallet prices. When you find a comfortably priced wine, purchase in quantity to have on
hand as your “house wine.” Keep it chilled in your Cuisinart
®
Private Reserve
®
Dual Zone
Wine Cellar and you’ll be ready for any occasion.
Pairing wine with food has really become a matter of personal taste – the rules are no longer
hard and fast that white wine is paired only with fish or light meats, and red wine is paired
only with red meats. A Pinot Noir can complement a grilled fish just as well as it
complements a grilled fillet of beef.
What needs to be kept in mind is the personality of the wine itself, the preparation of the
foods, and the tastes of those who will be enjoying them. You may want to open a bottle
each of red and white and allow your guests to choose.
The wine should please the diner, and never overpower or fight with the food with which it
is served. Likewise, the food should not overpower or fight with the wine.
Wine is a part of healthy living – the USDA’s guidelines are based upon the “Mediterranean
diet.” They include wine in moderation – for women this is one glass per day and two
glasses per day for men. A glass size is 4 ounces. The difference in gender amount
is based upon body size.
As for cooking with wine – never cook with a wine that you would not drink!
WINE STORAGE TEMPERATURE CHART
TEMPERATURE SETTING WINE TYPE
43ºF–45ºF
• Dessert wine/Ice wine
• Champagne/Sparkling wine
47ºF–50ºF • Light whites (e.g., Riesling, Chablis, Chardonnay)
54ºF • Beaujolais/Rosé
50ºF–55ºF
• General storage
• All wines white and red
57ºF
• Juicy and fruity wines
• Madeira/Tawny Port
59ºF • Chianti, Zinfandel, Valpolicella
61ºF • Rioja, Pinot Noir
63ºF • Burgundy, Cabernet, Merlot
64ºF • Bordeaux/Shiraz
66ºF • Vintage Port
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