The union of food and wine

Going out with your friends to a fine dining place but have no idea how to choose the wine to go with the food you order? Or want to impress your girlfriend with your knowledge? Just remember these tips and you will never go wrong.

• Ask the sommelier – The sommelier is the person whose job it is to suggest wines to you. Go by his diktats till you are sure of yourself.

• Go by the colour – Match the colour of the wine to the colour of the meat. Take red wines along with veal, beef and mutton while white wines would blend well with poultry and fish. Use fruity wines if you are having vegetables.

• Don’t go by the price – The price is not a true indicator of the wine’s quality as it depends on your palette. Go by what you like, not by how much it costs.

Keep these points in mind and try as many wines as you can. Slowly but surely you’ll get the hang of choosing the right wine.

Located close to the city in Richmond, Church Street Enoteca is an award winning restaurant offering modern Italian cuisine and a comprehensive range of wines from Australia and around the world. They were recently awarded their first “chef’s hat” at the 2009 Age Good Food Guide Awards, and two “wine goblets” from the Gourmet Traveller Wine List of the Year.

Church Street Enoteca is also well-known for it’s versatility as a venue for corporate and social events.  Two function rooms are available and can cater for up to 12 guests in the Private Dining Room, and up to 60 guests in the Gallery. The art deco elements of the building and original floor boards dating back to the 1800’s make it a stunning venue for functions accommodating up to 140 guests. Church St Enoteca also welcomes group bookings of 10 to 20 guests in the restaurant matched with a limited a la carte menu and bookings are essential.

Two course lunches are also available from late January to November and change on a weekly basis. If you want to have an unforgettable dining experience with the best of Italian cuisine and Australian and other wines, come to Church St Enoteca; the restaurant about which ‘The Age’ wrote “The food is unpretentiously modern, mostly Italian, and generous. The wine list suggests a serious interest in the subject. And the experience is reinforced by attention to detail and attentive service.” To know more about the restaurant and check out the menu, please drop by at www.churchstenoteca.com.au. You can also book your venue for a Corporate Dining event.