Hosting Recommendations
As an excited host of a Wines for Humanity tasting, you may be wondering if you should provide something to nosh on for your guests. We highly recommend it- not only can having a bite cleanse your palate between wines, but the perfect food pairings make great wines come to life! Here are some suggestions as to what you might serve at a tasting:
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Light Bodied White Wines (i.e. Pinot Grigio, Arneis, Sauvignon Blanc) White bean dip Shrimp cocktail Mozzarella cheese Tomatoes: salsa or bruschetta topping Goat cheese Feta cheese Sushi/California roll Miniature quiches Guacamole Dips/spreads with sun-dried tomatoes Roasted red peppers (dips, spreads) Teriyaki chicken Veggies & dip Garlic bread w/ basil pesto Boursin cheese |
Medium Bodied White Wines (i.e. Chardonnay, Viognier, Roussanne/Marsanne) Smoked salmon/smoked seafood Crab dip Cheese fondue Baked brie en croute/plain brie Gouda cheese Scallops wrapped in bacon Hot buttered popcorn Monterrey Jack cheese Smoked Mozarella cheese Baba Ganoush (eggplant spread) Shrimp scampi Grilled shrimp Potato latkes Guacamole/sliced avacados |
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Medium Bodied Red Wines (i.e. Pinot Noir, Chianti, Barbera) Baked stuffed mushrooms Creamed mushroom bruschetta Provolone cheese Brie Havarti cheese Bacon Ham Salmon (smoked or grilled) Mild sausage Hummus Teriyaki chicken/beef Asiago cheese Swiss cheese Gouda cheese Liver pate Chicken livers wrapped in bacon |
Full Bodied Red Wines (i.e. Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Syrah) Colby cheese Aged cheddar cheese Grilled beef (bite sized pieces) Teriyaki beef Dark chocolate BBQ pork, chicken, beef, ribs Buffalo wings (w/ Zinfandel) Tacos or chili (w/ Zinfandel) Chorizo sausage (w/ Zinfandel) Parmesan cheese Salami/Italian meats Meatballs Chinese spare ribs Liver pate Pizza |
