Help for a wine beginner

Mar 02, 2004 5 Replies
R

Hi everyone,



I've got a bottle of Cabernet Merlot - I know nothing about wines, but I just bought it because it said that it goes well with cheeses on the label - which is what I want it for.



However, I don't know whether I should serve it cold. i.e. do I put it in the fridge?



Also, I can't seem to find any websites which tell you what to drink with what and how to drink it etc. So if somebody could point me in the right direction I'd appreciate it



Thanks for any help you can provide



Cheers Ryan


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about wines, but I

what I want it for.

do I put it in

what to drink with

appreciate it

Hi Ryan - what you've got is a blend of 2 red grapes, cabernet sauvignon and merlot - it doesn't need refrigerating. Try it with a mature cheddar or similar but not with strong blue cheese. If you put the search string "wine and food matching" into Google you should find any number of sites that will provide the info you need. Cheers! Martin

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Thankyou very much for your help, Martin, it is much appreciated

Ryan

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Ryan, here's a link you might try.....Cheers !

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Well, the harder, more scented cheese goes great with drier, full-bodied reds. But that can get really boring. If you like fuller-drier reds, try them with a hamburger, or maybe just steak and fries. If you want to blow your mind (and you like cheese) try Allegrini. Amarone with some hard cheese.

Rich

Rich

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Thanks K and Rich

It is very confusing for somebody who has hardly every drunk wine in his life before. I thank you for your help.

Now I just need to try and get my head around it :-)

Cheers Ryan

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