What kind of wines should I serve at my wedding reception.

[soon to be married]

I'am soon to be married and I really don't know much about wined I have the following options, please help me

Urdurraga Chardonnay
Kendall Jackson Chardonnay
Caliterra Merlot
Urdurraga Cabernet
Kendall Jackson Cabernet
Freixnet Cordon Negro Brut
Help! Help! Help! Help! Help! Help! Help

ps. please feel free to give me your opinion. Price? Not really worried about the price. There will be 300 Guest.



[This message has been edited by soon to be married (edited 05-07-2003).]

[winedope1]

congratulations and welcome to the board, Soon!! As the others here will tell you, the choices will depend on what you are planning to serve, your budget and the number of guests ( helps to determine the number of bottles needed). Add this info to your post and you are sure to get lots of help!! WD

[Innkeeper]

There is little perceptable difference between the Undurrago wines and the Kendall Jackson's. The Undurraga's are a better value. The Freixnet bubbly is an excellant choice.

I think the options you have been offered are poor at best. The Undurrago Chardonnay is acceptable. I would hold out for an Australian Shiraz at about the same price point as the Undurraga Cabernet. That would be a much better choice for a large roomfull of quaffers and snackers.

If you are talking about wines for a sitdown dinner, WD's questions have to be answered.