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Any discussion of dinner is incomplete if wine is not mentioned with it. Well, this is almost always the case. You might be aware that there are rules about which wines go with which foods, but do you know what they actually are?

Traditionally, your choice of wine with food was a discussion of red or white. That has changed as modern wine production has created a wide variety of choices that blur the lines. While you can still go with a traditional red or white, you do not have to.

Red wines are most often appropriate for hardy meals. These are meals that can stand up to the stronger influence of a dry vintage. These meals include veal, lamb and beef. The same rule goes for any pasta with red and meat sauces.

As you can imagine, lighter meals would be overpowered by strong red wine. Meals such as fish, salads, chicken and seafood are best served with a white wine. The lighter, sweeter flavor of a white will highlight the food instead of drowning it out.

What if you are having dinner with wine neophytes? A blush vintage is a good choice regardless of the food. It tends to be softer, which can make it easier to consume for newbies who are just there for dinner and not a wine class.

Modern society is all about breaking trends these days. Heck, the Presidential election seems to be about who can be the bigger advocate for change. The same would appear to go with wine these days.

The hard rules written in stone tablets regarding which wine goes with which food are basically ignored these days. Most wine drinkers just mix and match as they see fit. As long as you find it a good mix, who really cares if the rules are followed?

How far have wine rules been relaxed? For years, champagne was the choice for pre-dinner drinks. Now, it is a rare occurrence to see someone drink it. It is an excellent choice in truth, but many people prefer to stick with one wine for the night.

So, what do you do if you have a larger dinner party for many guests? The answer would seem complex, but is very simple. Just offer both white and red vintages. They can select what they like as can you. Viva la vino revolution!
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