White Wines To Try This Summer

July 12, 2018

In our last blog post, we spotlighted spectacular red wines we recommend you try. Now, we’ve decided to feature some delicious white wines that you can try for yourself when you book a tour with Central PA Winery & Brewery Tours.

To start, with a citrusy and crisp flavor, Chardonnay is a versatile wine that is well-balanced and easy to pair with meals. Notes of green apple, fig, and pear are just a few of the flavors found in a good Chardonnay. Some may even include the taste of vanilla if it is “oaked.” Additionally, this wine is budget

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Choosing the Right Red Wine

July 10, 2018

Even with acute taste buds, choosing the perfect wine can be hard. It’s important to consider price range, taste compatibility, and notes the wine hits on before ordering a glass at a restaurant or splurging on a bottle in a wine store. Today, Central PA Winery & Brewery Tours will be focusing on helping you discover the perfect red wine!

 

For an easy to pair wine, try Merlot. With bold and fruity layers, the noticeable taste goes well with a variety of dishes. It has a softer finish compared to other red wines; however, because Merlot is so

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Wine Pairings: To Complement or to Contrast?

July 5, 2018

Having trouble pairing a wine with your meal? Consider the two Cs the next time you’re choosing a wine: complement or contrast. Are you looking for your wine to complement or contrast the flavors you have on your plate? When you take this approach, it’s much easier to find a wine that pairs well with your palate.

For example, a complementary pairing may be a citrus, light white wine to go along with a lemon chicken entrée. This will highlight key tastes within your drink and food. Another example would be complementing the creamy béchamel sauce of macaroni and cheese

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