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Wines for Cooking – How to Select the Best Wines


When cooking with wine (red or white), keep in mind that most of the alcohol content will be cooked out so only the flavor will remain. This is why it's important to choose a wine that tastes good to you and those you're cooking for. If you wouldn't normally drink a certain wine, then it shouldn't go into your food.
Differences between Red and White Wine
The major difference between red and white wine is potency. Red wines tend to have a heartier flavor and should be used in red sauces, meat sauces, stews and other means that have vegetables and starches as they can absorb the flavor. White wines are lighter and more acidic, so they should be used for seafood or chicken dishes. Both wines are suitable for pork dishes.
Depending on your personal taste and the results you’re trying to achieve, choose the type of red or white wine that you would drink with the meal. This is a good indication that it will compliment the ingredients. If you're having difficulty choosing a wine, take your best guess. Experimentation is a great way to find the right wine, try new recipes and have fun in your kitchen.
Is Price an Indication of a Good Wine for Cooking?
While price does play a role in determining the overall quality of a good red or white wine, it should not be your only consideration when cooking with wine. Choose a

moderately priced wine and save the expensive wine for the meal. If you aren't happy with the results, at least you didn't spend too much on the wine.
On the other hand, cheap wines (those under ten dollars) may not enhance the overall flavor of your food because they contain mostly alcohol, which will evaporate. Check the bottle for the alcohol content before making your purchase. Less expensive wines rely less on natural flavors and more on additives such as sugar, water and salt which will not make your food taste any better.
Depending on your budget and your personal taste, the wine you choose should bring out the flavor of the meat, potatoes, vegetables and other ingredients. Wines that are specifically labeled as 'cooking wines' may be cheap imitators, so read the labels carefully.
How Does Wine Enhance Flavor?
Good wine is usually made from fruits that contain a great deal of flavor. Wines may also include spices and other natural ingredients that are grown regionally where the wine bottled. Once the alcohol has evaporated, all that remains are these spices and flavors that can bring out other flavors in the foods you’re cooking.
The amount of time you allow the wine to cook will also determine how much flavor it adds to your meal. Red wine, for example, should be allowed to cook for at least 45 minutes so you can appreciate all the flavors present in the wine.
When cooking with wine, it's important to have an open mind. Depending on what you're serving, adding wine can bring out robust flavors, enhance the spiciness of a dish or add a little acidity to fish and other foods.