"You Bring the Wine"

In this issue of Party Yak:

Like any good party guest, you ask your host if there is anything you can bring. But do you break out in a cold sweat when they suggest you "bring the wine" or at least "bring a bottle of wine" to the party? Don't. Finding the perfect bottle of wine is a snap, even if you know little about wine.

Simple "Bring the Wine" Guidelines:

At this point you can Evel Knievel right over the rest of the guidelines here, go straight to any good wine shop and ask them to suggest a wine for the occasion that is 'respectable but reasonably priced.'

This is an excellent way for anyone to find new, exciting wines; often, they will recommend little known wines from small or local wineries that you will come to love.

And when you are asked about the wine? Answer honestly, that you haven't tried it yet but you hear it's very good.

Wine and food pairing basics:

• Red wine goes with red meat. It's also most appropriate for a barbecue. In fact, you might check with your host about bringing Red Wine Sangria to the barbecue. No one doesn't like it.

• White wine goes with white meat and fish.

• Champagne or sparkling wine starts an evening well, or pairs well at mealtime with anything but very heavy foods, like steak.

• Anything goes with pasta, but a nice Italian wine always seems most appropriate.

• Sweet wines go with sweet food. In fact, you might consider bringing a dessert wine; most people don't think of that.

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