Unless you're a regular wine drinker and have done some research on the subject, ordering wine in a restaurant can sometimes feel slightly intimidating, especially if you're trying to impress someone. Doing a little research before you go out will help you greatly and you will feel more confident when the waiter brings the wine list.
Firstly, we've all heard of the number one rule, which is red wine for red meat, white wine for fish and poultry (this is not set in stone but it's a good place to start). Most wine lists will have the wines arranged by colour, country and/or region, and grape type. So at least if you know nothing about wine you can pick one that's the right colour!
A little research goes a long way. Presuming you will know what type of food the restaurant serves, you can have a quick look on the internet before you go out. If, say, you'll be visiting an Italian restaurant then it shouldn't be too hard to find out which wines go well with pasta dishes.
It's also worth learning about wine varietals. This is basically which grapes make which wines. This may seem like a lot of information to take in at first but if you just learn a few at a time you will be amazed at how easy it is. This also teaches you about the flavour of the wine, whether it is dry or sweet, and it will give you more idea of which food it pairs best with.
A good tip when ordering is to choose a wine from the same region as the food. A French restaurant, for instance, will usually have a good selection of French wines.
Finally, if you're going to have a few drinks, order a bottle rather than a glass as the mark-up will be far more for a glass of wine than it will be for a bottle. And don't forget, the waiter will always pour you a drop to try before you agree to take the whole bottle so you won't be stuck with something you don't like.
Remember, learning about wine is fun and interesting, and at least you won't have to settle with asking for a bottle of house wine!
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