Ordering From a Wine ListDo you feel overwhelmed when a waiter or sommelier hands you a wine list? Do you feel tempted to just give up and order water for the table? Relax. Selecting a great bottle of wine for a good price is easier than you might think, as long as you keep a few key tips in mind.
Here are four smart ways to help you get the best wine for your dollar when ordering in a restaurant:
- Make a less obvious choice.
Restaurants often tend to mark up their cabernets and chardonnays, as they are consistently popular. Because of this, it's frequently a good idea to choose an alternative that's just as enjoyable, like a red zinfandel or a sauvignon blanc.
- Don't overspend.
When faced with a wine list they can't make sense of, some restaurant patrons will just pick a very expensive bottle, assuming that they will like it. Many times, though, this can be a mistake. High-priced wines usually have a very distinctive taste, and you could get stuck with something that doesn't appeal to you.
- Try mid-priced wines.
A better approach is to pick from the "safety zone" of mid-price wines. Bottles that cost a little more than a good entrée usually appeal to everyone, and they won't cause sticker shock.
- Just ask.
Of course, if you really want to know the best value on the wine list, you can always just ask the waiter or sommelier.
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