It is early in the season and it is time to celebrate. Whether it is a holiday party or planning for the New Year, there are always possibilities to making your party a special event. No matter if it is a white wine or a red wine, you can give your guest a few options to have with your party menu. There are plenty of common appetizers and hors d'oeuvres that will match well with wines. This is good information to know even if your planning on just attending a few parties as well.
Pinto Noir is a red wine with sweet and fruity flavors. But this wine is a very versatile food wine. It pairs well with cheese trays, veggie trays and baked ham biscuits. Another red wine, that goes very well with deviled egg appetizers, is Cabernet Sauvignon. Riesling is a white grape wine that can be found as sweet and dry varieties.
Recipe for thought*** Large Shrimp Wrapped Bacon with Riesling
1 pound of fresh large shrimp deveined
6 slices of smoked bacon
garlic powder
large toothpicks
Line a flat cookie sheet with foil or use a baking rack pan to cook the shrimp. Cut the slices of bacon into 3 parts so that you will have a total of 18 pieces of bacon. Wrap large shrimp with piece of bacon and fasten bacon with large toothpick. Arrange bacon wrapped shrimp in pan about a inch apart and then lightly sprinkle with garlic powder. Bake shrimp for about 15 minutes on 450 degrees.
Shellfish is a good pair with Riesling but it also goes well with fruit trays, poultry appetizers and spicy foods. One thing to remember, parties through your winter season will not always be appetizers only. Shiraz goes well with red meats and meats that are grilled. Recipe ideas for these party wines can be endless.
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