HOW TO ORDER WINE AT A RESTAURANT LIKE A PRO?
Wine is an alcoholic beverage that augments our senses and intensifies the ambience of many a room. It complements and enhances the taste of food, like red meats, tomato based dishes and pizza, whereas Rose wine complements cheesy dishes.
The other eatables that wine can be paired with are pork, fruits, earthy dishes like vegetables and herbs etc.
It has a titillating effect on humans if consumed in moderation; although each individual reacts differently when something new is introduced in their body.
Wine is rich in antioxidants and possesses anti inflammatory and lipid regulating qualities.
While drinking wine at home is a perfectly safe and cosy option, there comes a time when gatherings with friends and family at a restaurant/bar demand the occasional “popping open the cork” and sipping the delightful bottled up poetry that is wine.
It is often said, “Age and glasses of wine should never be counted” because there is never a bad time to be drinking wine as “It’s wine o’clock somewhere.”
If you’re an amateur, make sure to explain to the waiter exactly what kind of taste you’re looking for before he brings you the wine that’s best suited for you.
However, if you’re the more adventurous type, then trust your sommelier to bring you something unexpected.
Without further ado, let’s get down to some pointers to keep in mind before ordering your next bottle at a restaurant.
1. Do your homework beforehand.
Do some research prior to going to the restaurant and avoid being put on the spot.
Try and get a table when there is no rush hour, so that the staff has ample time to assist you.
It is advisory to call the place up and ask them if they have a liquor license and if they will reserve the particular bottle for when you show up.
Some restaurants also have the option for BYOB (bring your own bottle) where you can save on a lot of time and just end up paying for corkage and snacks.
2. Speak to whoever is available to help you pick out your bottle for wine.
Your goal should be to eliminate the wines that are not in your budget range. Once you’re done with that, you can count on the sommelier and/or waiter to help you pick out a good wine.
1. Budget — Managing our finances is almost as important as knowing how to spend your money and where. While eating out, it is but natural to want to order a bottle of wine. The common questions that come to mind are: What is my budget? How much am I willing to spend on one bottle of wine?
Sula wine is a good option if you’re looking to spend anything between $20 and $ 30 a bottle.
Buying an extremely expensive wine won’t ensure that it tastes better than some mediocre priced wines. Don’t be afraid to live within your means and choose the wine that suits your budget.
2. Type — what type of wine are you in the mood for? Red, white, rosé, dessert?
Red wine is made when dark grapes are fermented with their skins on whereas white wines are made when white grapes are fermented without their skin.
Such differences in the production process are the reason why these wines taste different from each other.
You can either look for a wine that you or someone you know has had before or if you’re feeling adventurous, can ask your sommelier for something completely foreign to you.
If a wine’s name sounds interesting to you, ask your waiter what kind of wine it is and what you can expect out of it.
This way you will have learnt something new and have experienced a new variety of wine.
3. Age of wine — a sommelier knows his wines well and will be able to recommend a fine wine based on how long they’ve been allowed to ferment after being bottled up. Some wines ( like Chardonnay) are perfect to drink after 3–5 years of bottling whereas some wines can be enjoyed even after 20 years of them being bottled.
When you get at a restaurant, it’s usually a good idea to figure out what you’re going to eat first so that the flavors don’t clash. One general guideline of food and wine matching is that what grows together, stays together; in other words, if you’re eating at a French restaurant, a bottle of French wine is hard to go wrong with. An unwritten rule is that the wine you select should complement the taste intensity of the cuisine you’re eating. Lighter foods like shellfish and salads, for example, go well with delicate white and rosé wines, whilst heavier entrees like beef and lamb almost demand full-bodied reds.
While it may take upto 15–20 tries before you become a “pro” at wine tasting, the journey to getting there is sure filled with many a glass of sparkling wine coupled with intelligent conversation and memorable moments that stay etched in your mind for a lifetime.
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2. White — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Moscato
3. Rosé — French Rosé
4. Non-Alcoholic — Cabernet Sauvignon (Alcohol Removed), Chardonnay (Alcohol Removed)
