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Introduction
The right wine can compliment a cigar. Many believe that alcoholic beverages go hand in hand with cigars. The following article will discuss which wines compliment and enhance the flavor of cigars.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
How to Pair Wine With Cigars
Things You'll Need:
Various cigars
Red wine
White wine
Steps
1) Step One Click to enlargeChoosing a red wine may be your best bet. A hearty red wine goes best with cigars. The bold flavor of a red wine will not be overpowered by the taste of a cigar.
2) Step Two Click to enlargeChoosing a white wine to pair with a cigar is more difficult than choosing a red. If you prefer white wines over red, chose one that is light and dry. These white wines go well with cigars because they are rather neutral.
3) Step Three Click to enlargeAvoid sparkling white wines and Champagne with cigars. The bubbles will interfere with your palate and you will be unable to enjoy your cigar.
Tips & Warnings
Some red wines that pair well with cigars are Pinot Noirs, Merlot, and cabernet sauvignon.
Spanish red wines typically go well with cigars because they usually have a smoky character to them.
If you prefer white wines, a Pinot Grigio goes well with many cigars.
Light red wines typically do not mesh well with cigars.
French red wines do not pair well with cigars. They are typically too delicate and tend to become overpowered by the cigar.
Riesling white wines are far too delicate to drink with most cigars.
Resources
* Buy wine and cigars
* Cigar review
* Wine review
Photo/Video Credits
* http://www.lodi.winecountry.com/about/wine/reviews/tastingroom/2006/08/images/stogies.jpg, http://www.wine-flair.com/grapes_and_wines/uploaded_images/Zin-Riedel-744739.jpg, http://www.cheapfunwines.com/archives/pictures/white%20wine%20glass_2.jpg, http://www.city.ac.uk/paf_media/images/event_management/new/champagne-web.jpg
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Introduction
The right wine can compliment a cigar. Many believe that alcoholic beverages go hand in hand with cigars. The following article will discuss which wines compliment and enhance the flavor of cigars.
Instructions
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
How to Pair Wine With Cigars
Things You'll Need:
Various cigars
Red wine
White wine
Steps
1) Step One Click to enlargeChoosing a red wine may be your best bet. A hearty red wine goes best with cigars. The bold flavor of a red wine will not be overpowered by the taste of a cigar.
2) Step Two Click to enlargeChoosing a white wine to pair with a cigar is more difficult than choosing a red. If you prefer white wines over red, chose one that is light and dry. These white wines go well with cigars because they are rather neutral.
3) Step Three Click to enlargeAvoid sparkling white wines and Champagne with cigars. The bubbles will interfere with your palate and you will be unable to enjoy your cigar.
Tips & Warnings
Some red wines that pair well with cigars are Pinot Noirs, Merlot, and cabernet sauvignon.
Spanish red wines typically go well with cigars because they usually have a smoky character to them.
If you prefer white wines, a Pinot Grigio goes well with many cigars.
Light red wines typically do not mesh well with cigars.
French red wines do not pair well with cigars. They are typically too delicate and tend to become overpowered by the cigar.
Riesling white wines are far too delicate to drink with most cigars.
Resources
* Buy wine and cigars
* Cigar review
* Wine review
Photo/Video Credits
* http://www.lodi.winecountry.com/about/wine/reviews/tastingroom/2006/08/images/stogies.jpg, http://www.wine-flair.com/grapes_and_wines/uploaded_images/Zin-Riedel-744739.jpg, http://www.cheapfunwines.com/archives/pictures/white%20wine%20glass_2.jpg, http://www.city.ac.uk/paf_media/images/event_management/new/champagne-web.jpg
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