Cooking with wine help please?

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I cook with wine sometimes, but I have never been all that comfortable with my selections.  I find most recipes are too vague in saying red wine or white wine.  The varieties of red and white all taste so differently.  I mean really what does “red table wine” even mean?

Any recommendations?  Like when you use white wine, do you go with a Chardonnay or a Riesling?  I know which one I’d rather drink while cooking lol.  Please feel free to list any dishes you cook with these wines as well.

Thanks much!

jerk face · Accepted Answer

Never cook with a wine that you wouldn't drink for Reds I like to use a Cabarnet, whites I like to use a Chardonnay anything with a white wine, garlic, and butter sauce is great in my book, with a little fresh thyme or basil.

ffl04122007 · Answer

Just use any of the following:

MD 20/20
Cisco
Thunderbird
Night Train
Wild Irish Rose

? · Answer

I LOVE to cook with Merlot when I cook pork or beef. The flavors marry and make a great combo! The gravy or sauce is awesome as well. It goes great with rosemary,garlic onions, and thyme. It also works wonders with the basil combinations.

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