Posted on 02/11/2022 8:00:45 AM PST by mylife
Sharing glasses of wine over an indulgent meal is one of the most tried and true Valentine’s Day activities. But what happens when you look at the wine selection, have no idea what to order, and end up just pointing to the menu when the server comes because you don’t even know how to pronounce the names?
Let’s avoid that moment altogether. Instead, find out how to order the right glass of wine when dining out. With the help of Tom Lillard, a sales representative for Pure Wine Company with six years of industry knowledge, we can all order that glass of cabernet with confidence.
Know your food first Ordering wine with a meal is truly about the pairing you’re creating. As a newbie wine drinker, the best thing you can do for yourself when dining out is finding a wine that complements your plate. “There’s a lot of very easy go-tos you can rely on,” says Lillard.
If you’re having sushi for example, you’ll want a light wine, and that doesn’t necessarily mean white over red. What this actually refers to is the taste of the wine. For seafood, which itself is pretty light, you’ll want something fresh and crisp. Lillard suggests a Pinot Noir if you want a red wine or a Sauvignon Blanc or a Pinot Grigio if you want a white wine
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Forget the wine and gimme some bodhizafa!
It's a mild white wine, not too dry, not too sweet, and will go with anything.
If there are two selections on the wine list, order the higher priced one. If there are three, order the middle one.
-PJ
I prefer grain alcohol and rainwater...
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You should order the Chateau de Planque.
Do a bit of advance planning. You know where you’re having dinner. Find their menu online. Figure out what you will be ordering. Google that for wine pairings.
The you might be an idiot.
“Barkeep, gimme a glass of wine. And leave the box.”
Just go somewhere nice enough to have a sommelier and ask for suggestions. I’ve learned a lot over the years and discovered many a great wine just by working with the sommelier in restaurants.
I ate here once: https://www.wauwinet.com/dining once, you couldn't afford their best wine, they have 1,550 on their wine list. https://www.wauwinet.com/dining
Ack!
5.56mm
“If you’re having sushi for example, you’ll want a light wine, ...”
Wrong. When you’re having sushi, you’ll want sake or Japanese beer. Maybe some Japanese plum wine later.
Pinot Grigio is always mild to me and it doesn’t give me a headache like most wines do.
“Wine? Strong. Get her loaded.”
Asahi please
Who orders wine I’ve been making my own for years .
Fred G. Sanford:
Listen, I went through a lot of expense to make this a romantic evening. I even got some pink Champagne chilling in the refrigerator.
Lamont Sanford:
You bought Champagne?
Fred G. Sanford:
Well, not really. It’s really ginger ale and Ripple. See, I call it Champipple.
Cisco!
Ill take a bottle of your best wine and a bottle cap opener.
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