When you go out to dine, choosing the wine you wish to enjoy that night should not be more difficult than ordering food. But this seldom happens. Selecting the perfect wine to go with the meal and one that your date/ friends also enjoy can turn out to be a stressful task for most. So, here are a few tips to help you select a wine that appeals to everyone’s taste buds and makes for a memorable night.
Do Not Panic!
Panicking won't help you in any way. Just calm down, take a deep breath and start with beer or something fizzy first. That ought to buy you some time to make up your mind.
Order Your Meal First
Matching your food and wine is the most important thing to do. You want to drink something that balances and brings out the tastes in both your food and the wine. Some of the most favourable pairings are –
- Cabernet with Lamb
- Pinot with Duck/ Chicken
- Semillon Sauvignon Blanc or Riesling with Asian dishes or spicy foods
Bottle or Glass?
If everybody wants to drink something different, it is better to order by the glass. But it is always advisable to go by the bottle as the more adventurous and fun stuff lies in opening your own wine and gulping it down.
Waiter’s Advice
Enquire whether the waiter is a wine – enthusiast and if he has tried many of the wines on the menu. If he has, then he will probably have good recommendations for you. You could even try the wine before ordering it, just to get a taste.
How To Taste The Wine
- Swirl the glass first as it releases the lovely vino aromas. Take in a whiff.
- Take a small sip and savour it. Don’t swish it around, just contemplate the flavours.
- If you like it, just smile and relax. If not, ask others to try it or ask the waiter for a change.
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