U-Line 2175BEVOL, Use And Care Manual

2175BEVS, 2175BEVOL

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Wine Selections Suggestions

Selecting the right wine for the right occasion can 
sometimes be a seemingly awkward or difficult task for 
the beginning wine enthusiast. We would therefore like 
to present you with a few suggestions which may provide 
a little more confidence and enjoyment when choosing 
and serving your wines.

When selecting wines, keep an open mind and do not be 
afraid to be adventurous. Do not view the subject of wine 
so seriously it discourages you from learning and 
discovering for fear of embarrassment if something is 
incorrect. Wine is best viewed as a hobby and enjoyed.

When assembling your collection, try not to become 
obsessed with “Vintages.” Although a chart can be a 
useful tool, generalizations about a specific year have led 
more than one collector to disappointment. In many 
instances an “Off Year” will provide a better value and 
more drinking enjoyment.

The primary guideline to the subject of wine is your own 
palate. Do not be afraid to make mistakes. Experiment, 
discover, but most of all, enjoy yourself and your new 
U-Line product.

Suggestions for Matching Food and 
Wine

Although there are no hard fast rules for matching wine 
to food, observe some guidelines. Delicate dishes should 
be accompanied by lighter more delicate wines. Full-
flavored foods should be matched with fuller-bodied 
wines.

As a general rule, one should aim to ascend in flavor and 
quality of wines served.

Table 1

Any step back in quality will be noticed. If a fine wine is 
tasted prior to a lesser wine, many of the fine wine’s 
subtle qualities may be missed.

Common Food and Wine Matches

Table 2

6 Wine Guide

Serve a:

Before a:

DRY wine

SWEET wine

WHITE wine

RED wine

YOUNG wine

OLD wine

LIGHT-BODIED wine

FULL-BODIED wine

Foods

Wines

Fish, Shell Fish, Crab, Oysters

Dry White Wines, Light 
Sparkling or Extra Dry 
Champagne

Beef, Venison

Full-Bodied Red Wines

Pork, Veal, Lamb and Poultry

Light-Bodied Red Wines

Fruit

Sweet White and Sparkling 
Wines

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