How to Serve a White Merlot

The general rule of thumb when it comes to wines are that fish, poultry and seafood should have a white wine to accompany them, while red meat and pasta dishes favor red wines. White Merlot, a full-bodied, plum flavored wine, will break all of these rules. White Merlot wine, served at the right temperature, will make a fine accompaniment to any food you choose, making it a unique wine to serve with any meal. With its reasonable price tag, even in hard economic times, it can still be enjoyed by many.

Things You'll Need

  • Ice
  • Champagne Bucket
  • Towel

Instructions

    • 1

      Pour ice into the Champagne bucket.

    • 2

      Set the wine bottle into the ice, covering the bottle up to neck.

    • 3

      Leave the wine sitting in the ice bucket for one hour, until the wine reaches the optimal temperature of 52 to 55 degrees.

    • 4

      Remove the bottle of wine from the bucket of ice. Using a towel, wipe the bottle to prevent dripping. Wiping the bottle will also help maintain the appearance of the label on the bottle.

    • 5

      Open the wine bottle 15 minutes prior to serving. This will allow the wine to breathe before serving.