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WINES WITH A FORMAL DINNER
Before Meals or With Soup
SHERRY;
Usual names—Amontillado and other dry types. See
also under desserts. Alcohol 19% to 21%. Serve at
room temperature.
FISH COURSE
CHAMPAGNE (LIGHT GOLDEN):
Extra dry—dry, brut—^very dry. Delicate light taste.
Alcohol 13% to 14%. Serve thoroughly chilled. See
also under desserts.
CHIANTI (WHITE):
Alcohol 12% to 13%. Serve at room temperature.
RHINE (WHITE WINE):
Usual names—Barr Traminer, Moselle, Riesling,
Sylvaner.
Dry and light.
Alcohol 10%.
Serve
thoroughly chilled.
May be served in pale green
glass.
SPARKLING WINES:
Usual names—Sparkling Chablis, Sparkling Moselle.
Similar to dry champagne. Alcohol 12% to 14%.
Serve thoroughly chilled. See also under roast.
WHITE BORDEAUX:
Usual names—Barsacs, Graves.
Some semi-sweet
but usually dry. Alcohol 107o to 12%. Serve 20°
below room temperature. See also under desserts.
WHITE BURGUNDY:
Usual names—Chablis, Meursault, Pouilly-Fuisse.
Extremely dry. Alcohol 12% to 15%. Serve 20°
below room temperature.