Weve definitely been guilty of #2 before… And if that happens, theres no such thing as a mistake to be made.
Here are five mistakes to avoid.
Caitlin Bensel
Not Asking For Help
Why go it alone?
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One of the few things most wine professionals love more than tasting wine?
You dont need to know all the fancy wine flavor and aroma verbiage.
Simply keep track of what youve tried and preferred.
Dont be afraid to branch out and try different varietals.
An expensive wine does not necessarily mean it will be better than something more affordable.
For example, the old guard often suggested that fish should only be paired with rose or white wine.
This is especially true if you pop that bottle of redinto the fridgefor about 30 minutes before serving.
Giving a light red wine a little bit of a chill?
Sounds like a delightful way to spend a summer evening in the South to me, Loaiza says.
Most dishes can be paired with several different wines with equally-amazing results, Wilcher chimes in.
The best wine for any occasion is the wine you enjoy at that moment.
Taste your wine after finishing a bite.
If you like the experience on your palette, youve found a great pairing, Hamilton says.
Believing Every Wine Tastes The Same
No two bottles of wine are exactly the same.
Wine is an agricultural product,just like peaches.
Are you a California, South Carolina, or Georgia peach throw in of person?
you might taste them all and determine which peach you usually like best.
The same holds true for wines.
This can often help you spot the differences vividly.
By the way, dont forget to sample some wines from the South.
In fact, through proper viticulture, many winemakers are producing structured and elegant wines.
Forgetting To Stock Your Home
Number 6 on our list ofthe top 7 commandments of Southern entertaining?
And this applies to the drinks, too.
Hosting guests comes with plenty to think about already.
Take care of one thing on your list by stocking wine ahead of time, Hamilton says.
How much is enough?
When hosting, a good best practice is to estimate 12 bottle per person for every 2 hours.
So for a 4-hour cocktail party, invest in 1 bottle per person, just in case.
Hamilton recommends keeping three to four different selections on hand for each gathering, with multiple bottles of each.
The Bottom Line
You have our full permission to break the traditional wine rules.
