Cooking your favorite dishes with wine is always a good idea, for a few reasons.
Addinga bottle of wineto your cooking routine to sip on is certainly a wonderful thing.
But using it as an ingredient to prepare dinner may be even better.
What Are Dry Wines?
Dry wines typically work best for cooking, but what are dry wines, really?
Hint: It has nothing to do with the actual liquid content.
Ojeda-Pons, seasoned sommelier and director of operations at New York’s Temperance Wine Bar.
What makes a good dry wine?
Best Dry White Wines for Cooking
Not sure if your favorite cooking wine is dry?
Well, likely, it is.
“The great majority of the wines of the world are classified as dry,” Ojeda-Pons said.
“Watch out for overly oaked chardonnays which may end up too bitter in a sauce.”
Chardonnay aged in stainless steel tanks is another option for more moderate flavors.
Really, any aromatic, dry wine is a winner for a chicken dinner in Ojeda-Pons' kitchen.
It’s extremely versatile in the kitchen, extremely affordable, and can be found at most Asian markets.
It’s an underused ingredient that should be a part of every chef’s arsenal.
It brings a complex balance note to any utility."
Verjus is made from the juice of unripe wine grapes.
Lastly, store your bottle on its side, instead of storing it upright.
