Wine School Is Open

 Fall is fast approaching  and with it comes lush meals. These dishes  require a good wine. Yet what do you choose to go with that pork roast or Cornish hen? Do you serve a desert wine and if so which one? The best thing to do is educate yourself knowing what to drink is as important as what to cook.

Wine critic and author of The Pour column in the Wednesday New York Times food section gave tips and pointers in his "wine school column' in today.s Food section. This is the seventh year of Wine Class and it has proven to be useful, especially for those new to wine. It's very practical. He tells readers don't be afraid to explore.There are now plenty of  good wines at reasonable prices.you can get a lot for  your dollar and build your own wine collection;. Also cultivate a relationship with your wine shop. They;re excellent in helping picking out the right wine. Defy conventional wisdom<it's closely related to biases and prejudices. Don't be snobbish as was the case with aligote which has long despised as the other white grape. It turned out to be quite delicious. ALso  consider the terroir or place of origin. That feeds into the grapes 'flavor as it does with cheese and chocolate too..Another tip is food pairings Experiment  with pairings. What works well with that roast chicken or pasta/ serve a different wine every time you have a meal

One of the most important aspects is finding the best value for the price. The smaller the distributor the higher the cost.Understand that the supply of most good wines is finite as they are products of specific vineyards with one harvest per year. Learn from mass market wines.They're basically mass produced and cost less than the more "boutique" wines.Oenophiles get upset when these are mentioned , and no good wine is under ten dollars. Mr. Asimov also recommends valuing simplicity along with respecting the classics. There are times when you'll want a more complex multifaceted wine , others ypu jut want something less complicated. Consider the classics like a good Bordeaux.Appriciate nuance such as the ripeness of the grapes>Also what is greatness in wine as wine lovers asked about Verdicchio de Matelica a white from Italty's Marche area.also get opinions and join the conversation on Mr. Asimov's take on a 2019 Chablis

wine school is open and take a class or two . Know your wines for easier  choices for dinners and parties.  They're simple lessons that will last a lifetime.