Do you have to pair white wine with fish? Not necessarily. While lighter fish like Cod need a dry white wine, oilier fish like Salmon benefit from the firmer structure of a light red like Pinot Noir.
What are the most popular reds? The king of red is still Cabernet Sauvignon with Pinot Noir, Red Zinfandel and Malbec closely following.
What is a meritage? Rhyming with Heritage, Red Meritage is an American blend of two or more of the red “noble” Bordeaux varieties – Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot and the rarer St. Macaire, Gros Verdot and Carmenère. If the blend includes any other grape variety, it is, by definition, not a Meritage.
What temperature should red wine be at? What about white? Light dry white wines, rosés, sparkling wines: Serve at 40° to 50°; Full-bodied white wines and light, fruity reds: Serve at 50° to 60° F; Full-bodied red wines and Port: Serve at 60° to 65° F.
How long does opened wine last? Most wines need to be drunk the same day it is opened for optimal freshness. With a vacuum sealer, it can be kept up to a week. With exceptions to the rule being big tannin bombs like Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon or Petite Sirah.
How long can you store wine? 98% of wine vinted is meant to be drank that year. The rest are meant to be aged with rule of thumb being on average 10-12 years.