Here's a little trick to buying wine. Go to a reputable wine shop and explain to them what foods you'll be serving. They can advise you on which ones are more appropriate, as well as, any alternatives. They'll also advise you on how many bottles you will need, how to store and how to serve them. You may have a particular wine in mind, however, you may have to buy an alternative. Take for example; when I get together with family and/or friends, I know of a few individuals that avoid drinking red wine, because it gives them a headache. As to not exclude any of my friends during the get together, I also buy a white wine.
There are so many wines available from various countries that it's a shame not to discover them. Don't feel shy about asking and trying them out. How do you keep track of which ones were better than others? One way is to take a sheet of paper and write the maker of the wine, its name and where it was purchased. After the bottle has been washed and dried well, roll up the paper and stick it in the bottle. Cork up the bottle and keep it on a bookshelf or on the top of the kitchen cupboard. This way, you can always go back and look up what you need, rather than trying to remember which one you had served. As you try new wines, take out that paper and add on to it. You'll be surprised to see which ones were your favourites ones.
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