Serving and Drinking Wine

Get a great wine opener, specifically this one: Pulltap’s Classic 500. It’s the only thing you’ll ever need. Throw out all those cheap wine accessories given to you by your in-laws and family members on holidays past, and never look back.

Purchase a Champagne bottle stopper because you want to keep those bubbles flowing! TableCraft model 398 is the best. I keep one around every corner.

The body of the wine counts for more than the color. You can serve a light red with fish or chicken because it is light in body. The body of a wine refers to the weight of its mouthfeel and taste. For example, a bold white Burgundy or oaky Chardonnay would overpower delicate raw dishes. A good rule to follow is to pair delicate dishes with higher-acid, lighter-body wines and more robust dishes with bolder, big-boy wines that will stand up to them.