Wine Dinner at Home #2

Dinner­ - Take out from Outback Steakhouse

For this wine dinner at home, we choose outback steakhouse. Many people enjoy wine with their meals. What some people don't know, however, is that wine can actually complement food, highlighting specific flavors and making the dish seem more complex. Wine can be paired with any meal, or you can serve it before or after a meal. To find the right wine to serve with a certain dish, all you need is a little background on food and wine pairing. We have three main courses today.  I'm planning to serve a different wine with each course.  I will explain why I picked the wine to go with a particular dish.  I will include which wine flavors go best with what flavors in the food.

First course – Ribeye steak

Wine served with Cavit Pinot Grigio

Winery Review:

Veneto, Italy- Crisp and refreshing, this extremely popular brand offers light apple and citrus flavors that make this a perfect wine for relaxing after a long day or pairing with lighter fare.

My Review:

This is a good, basic pinot grigio that can fulfill many roles. Dry white wine made from the Pinot Grigio grape grown in Friuli Venezia Giulia, Italy.  Clean and fruity, with citrus and apple flavors.  I’m just gonna say it. It is an easy friendly wine.

Second course – Fried mushrooms

Wine served with Dark Horse Rose

Winery Review:

California- Dark Horse Rose boasts a refreshingly dry style that explodes with flavors of fresh red fruit, subtle minerality, and a hint of floral which all race toward a bright, crisp finish.

My Review:

Wine makes an excellent aperitif.  Sipping on a glass of wine is a wonderful way to begin an evening and it will whet your appetite for dinner.  When starting an evening with wine, i want to choose a wine that is light.  This will keep my taste buds from becoming dulled to other flavors and will also keep mine from feeling too heavy to enjoy my meal. That's why I chose this wine. It has a light fruity flavor that balances my taste buds nicely.

Third course – Chicken Wing

Wine served with Rex Goliath Sauvignon Blanc

Winery Review:

A bright, crisp and refreshing white wine with lively citrus and green apple flavors.

My Review:

I can smell a distinct green apple. I do enjoy citrus.  Even though it is soft on the citrus it is not overly sweet. This wine also goes well with this dish, balancing out the grease. This is great wine dinner experience with Outback Steakhouse.