Occasionally folks want to sip some
wine without food. What’s the best varietal or style to choose? For this
purpose, I would go with fruity, unoaked (or minimally so), lighter bodied,
crisp (higher acid or sourness), lower alcoholic selections. A little residual
sugar in the wine works well here too. One of my all time favourites white
varietals is Riesling. It’s so fresh, versatile and easy drinking. Unoaked
Sauvignon Blanc from anywhere, Muscadet from France and Vinho Verde from Portugal
are also great bets. For reds, try choosing varietals that possess little or no
tannin (dry, puckery sensation on gums and lips) as this will render the wine
bitter. Gamay or Pinot Noir should do the job nicely.
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