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Learn These Wine Pairing Basics

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JB Hook's is the number one restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks with an extensive wine list and delicious menu options. While all of our food and wines are delicious, pairing the right wine with your meal can make all the difference in how much you enjoy your meal. If you choose a wine that doesn't pair well with your meal, the tannins could interact with your food and give you an overall sour or bitter taste. Today, we're just dipping our toes into the basics wine pairings. Keep reading to find out what wine to order with your next dish at JB Hook's ! Dry White  Sauvignon Blanc Pinot Grigio Dry white wines tend to go best with fresh and roasted vegetables, starches, and fish. Order a dry white with JB Hook's Alaskan King Crab Legs, one and a half pounds of boiled Alaskan King Crab, served with drawn butter. Complete your meal with a fresh side salad and mashed or baked potatoes as a side. Sweet White  Moscato Riesling Soft and hard cheeses, cured meats, and swe...

A Lesson in Wine - A Few Popular Varieties

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It only makes sense that the best fine dining restaurant at the Lake of the Ozarks has an extensive wine selection. There is something special about finding the perfect wine to compliment and enhance the flavors of your meal.  JB Hook's has an extensive wine list that is sure to have something to please everyone. It even includes Signature Wines created specifically for us by Shawnee Bluff Winery & Vineyards!  There are so many choices, it can be intimidating for someone that is just beginning to learn about the different types of wines.  The following introduction to some of the most popular varieties may help your decision, and our servers are always happy to make suggestions when you order. -WHITE WINES- Chardonnay - Quite possibly the most popular white wine, it is an excellent choice to enjoy with fish and chicken dishes. It tends to have a velvety taste, wide-bodied and dry, with rich citrus flavors.   Pinot Grigio - A zesty, refreshing, ligh...