White wines are wonderful for serving at parties. With pale vintages originating from all corners of the world, white wines can be fruity, dry, sweet or sparkling and can be paired with a wide variety of foods. Selecting the right appetizers to go with your choice of white wine can be the start of a great party.
Instructions
1. Pair wine with traditional meats. White wines are traditionally served with lighter meats like chicken, turkey, fish and seafood. Following this simple wine pairing rule of thumb will help guarantee a perfect appetizer to accompany your white wine. Serve caviar or salmon pate with crackers or make simple pinwheel finger sandwiches with chicken and turkey.
2. Make it cheesy. White and light-colored cheeses like mozzarella and gouda tend to be milder than cheeses like cheddar and Colby and pair well with fruit, so they will also pair well with white wines that have sweet or fruity notes. Make a simple fondue with gruyere or Swiss and some fresh bread or set up a cheese sampler tray with cheese from all over the world for your guests to try.
3. Go green. Green and light colored vegetables have fresh, crisp tastes and will complement white wine selections that share the same characteristics. Serve your guests miniature garden salads as appetizers or make sandwiches with fresh spinach and arugula leaves rolled around other veggies for a healthy and tasty meal starter.
4. Get exotic. Tropical fruits can be great accompaniments for dry white wines because their juicy flavorful taste will contrast the dry tartness of the wine. Buy a variety of fruits, like kiwi, mango, pineapple, papaya and star fruit, and make a tray with skewers for your guests to make their own appetizer kabobs.
5. Opt for something savory. White wines are sweeter than reds as a general rule so serving savory appetizers rather than sweet ones is a good way to ensure a bit of contrast between flavors.
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