Whether you?re a foodie or an oenophile, you understand the importance of pairing the right wine with the right dish. For some of you, that knowledge may seem like common sense, but for those unfamiliar with the territory, it may be a bit confusing.
What wines you choose to serve at your wedding will be determined by one of two things. Either you serve your ideal wine preference, or you choose the wine based on the main course. But if you don?t have a preference per se, note that we say wines because there should be at least one white and one red option in the bar. Ideally, especially if you?re serving a varied multi-course meal, you might want to consider having several types of reds and whites on hand. A rosé is optional, as it can be replaced by either a white or red wine depending on the dish, but recommended to have as well, especially if you?re serving seafood. Of course, there are endless varieties of wine and the subject can get really complicated. So, let?s start it off on an easy note by taking a look at the most popular wine types and what common dishes they go the best with.

White Wines

No matter what anyone tells you, white (and rosé) wine should always be served chilled, and colder is always better. It?s safe to say if you serve light-colored wines at room temperature, you?re going to have a lot of confused guests.
Sauvignon Blanc
This easy to drink and lavishly flavored white wine is ideal for fish and seafood. It?s crisp acidity also makes it suitable...