The Best Type Of Wine To Order When Everyone's Eating Something Different - Tasting Table

""It's hard to get a group of people to agree on anything, but typically, people can always agree on value," he says. "You want to order something that overdelivers for the value and approachability.""

""It's one of my favorite glasses to drink alongside our chefs' "tagliolini pecatora" lobster, mussels, shrimp, scallops, garlic, EVOO, Calabrian chili flakes, and pomodoro.""

""It's a fuller-bodied white, often with lots of fruit, citrus, and floral notes, and it stands up really well to savory dishes," he says."

""For an outlier like sparkling, rose, and orange wine, I think sparkling is a great way to set the tone for the meal," notes Ruggiero, who goes on to explain a dual purpose."

Ordering wine by the bottle suits group dining but requires selecting wines that pair well with a range of menu items. Prioritize wines that overdeliver on value and remain approachable for diverse palates. Barbera, an Italian red with low tannins and high acidity, matches tomato-based dishes and seafood and works well with rich seafood pasta preparations. Viognier, a fuller-bodied white from the Rhone Valley with fruit, citrus, and floral notes, stands up to savory meats and seafood. Sparkling wine can set the tone for the meal and serves as a versatile, crowd-friendly option.

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