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What wine to order if everyone is getting something different on the menu
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In a restaurant, what wine should I order if everyone is eating something different on the menu?
What wine to order if everyone is getting something different on the menu
If all dining companions wish to drink the same kind of wine, but one guest is ordering roast chicken, another is opting for grilled salmon, and a third wants filet mignon, select a pinot noir from California, Oregon or Washington. Pinots from these areas are typically light- to medium-bodied, with light tannins, bright berry flavor and some earthy notes. They can hold their own next to any dish (even a steak, in a pinch,) and they go exceptionally well with duck, salmon and chicken.
