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Not sure which wine to choose? Here are some suggestions:

White wine
Chardonnay - California-style (full-bodied, aged in oak). Try Beringer (USA), Fetzer (USA), Silver Ridge (USA), or Woodbridge (USA).

* Add to a marinade for grilled or roasted salmon.

* Deglaze the pan from a roast turkey with it to make the gravy.

* Use in a salad dressing to cut the acidity of vinegar.

* Add to a fresh tomato sauce.


Red wine
Pinot Noir - French-style (light-bodied, rich fruit flavors.) Try Bouchard Pere & Fils (France), De Loach (USA), Drouhin (France and USA), Louis Jadot (France).

* Add to a risotto with beets or radicchio to produce a beautiful crimson color.

* Combine with water, whole peppercorns and sugar for a spicy poaching liquid for pears.

* Marinate sliced ripe peaches or other stone fruit in it with a little sugar to make a simple, delicious dessert.