My husband and I are going to a very classy restaurant tonight for our one year anniversary. I don't want to look stupid, so can anyone help me know what to order for wine? I like light and fruity, but I don't know anything about wine.
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Knowing about wine is not the only way to get a good wine. Different restaurants have different selections. The wine steward/server will be glad to help you make a good choice. Just tell him the same thing you told us, and he will make a recommendation.
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If you dont know anything about wine, explain to the waiter what you like, something light and fruity and ask what he would suggest you try also explain you want something a bit special as it is a special night, Have a good time :)
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No wine is good wine.
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Ask the waiter what he recommends but check the price for affordability.
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Actually, the waiter at a classy restaurant is the person to ask. You might ask something along the lines of "What would be a good wine to go with my dinner?" A few places will put matching wine suggestions in the menu alongside each entree. Generally... white wines for chicken, fish, turkey and pork; red wines for red meat. But there are notable exceptions, and certain specific wines are great with certain specific foods, and your waiter will know.
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If the restaurant really is very classy, they probably have a Somelier on duty. The Somelier, or wine steward, is an expert on wine, whose sole job is to help people determine what wine is appropriate for them with their meal. If you ask the Somelier for advice, make sure he (or she) knows what your preference is. A good Somelier will assist you in finding the right wine at the right price.
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You might get a baseline on your preferences by starting with a glass of white zinfandel, and a popular brand is not too expensive, such as Beringer, but you can experiment safely because it's hard to find a white zin that strays too far from the norm. Once you have identified what you like and dislike about it, ask the waiter what other wines are available that should have the qualities you want, compared to the white zin. Don't feel as though you have to order a bottle, however, or even a full glass, but ask for a sample of anything that you might be curious about or which is recommended to you. Very classy restaurants usually allow for the practice of sampling all but their absolute premium wines, but it can be embarrassing when you aren't sure what you're looking for and want to turn down a really expensive wine that was opened just for you. Since you are, by your own admission, not a wine connoisseur, I suggest you keep it simple to start and work your way up at a comfortable pace. Almost nobody I know has ever had a problem with white zin, and it's a safe place to start.
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At a very classy restaurant they will have a wine steward, or a sommelier. They are there to help you, you tell them your price range and what type of wine you like (or think you like), and what you're planning on eating (seafood, meat, et cetera) and they can help you. People think there's a stigma on asking them, thinking they look ignorant, but that's why a sommelier exists! The reality is that almost nobody knows anything about wine, they all pretend they do to seem classy. So, you get these fools ordering expensive wine that doesn't pair with their food thinking it makes them look good. Use the sommelier: it's classy and will leave you with an enjoyable experience.
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Ripple Lite should be avoided.
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Pick a California Pinot Grigio in your price range and you will be happy. If you ask the waiter DO NOT be embarrassed to ask the price before you order or you might wind up with a bottle that costs $75 to $150. If that's OK with you go for it. I do not think it is necessary to spend that much on wine.
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We will never know what you ordered. If you are anything like me, you will have ordered water with lemon or just an iced tea and saved the drinking for later at home where it is cheaper and you can start peeling your clothes off.
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