Written By Linda Weaver; Mount Nittany Vineyard & Winery Choosing the wine for your special day is an important detail. You taste and choose the wedding food and cake ahead of time, so why not taste and choose the wine in advance, too? In addition to sampling the wine ahead of time, there are many other things to consider when choosing the wine for your wedding reception. Selecting Your Wine If you are obliged to buy wine from your caterer/wedding venue, then they may be abl