By Sheryl Racey, Vintner’s Cellar of Royal Oak
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Spring is finally here and for some wine lovers you may be making the switch over to white wines shortly.  Here are some useful varietal pairing suggestions.
Riesling
Cheese Pairing – Blue Cheese
This is a semi-sweet white with a light delicate fruity aroma and a fresh crisp finish. Pair this spicy asian cuisine, summer salads or fresh fruit.
Pinot Grigio
Cheese Pairing – Light Goat Cheese
Impress your dinner guests the next time you are out. Mastering the art on pairing wine can give a lasting impression to your guests.  It could also be a fascinating practice if you know the proper procedures on how to do it.
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You can expect a good wine list to include the name of the wine with its description, the producer, the country of origin, and the vintage. Before you order, it is prudent and necessary to determine your price range, your guest’s wine and meal preferences. If both red and white wine is preferred, you can order either of the two or any these suggestions: a heavy white wine or an oak-made Chardonnay will lighten up the night. You could also order a light red wine or a smooth, light Merlot /Pinot Noir.Â