| Wines as we know them are generally | | | | this is known as the king of red wine. No other |
| distinguished as either red or white wine. | | | | choice could be much safer. |
| However, this distinction is much too simplified | | | | Wines benefit from being kept in dark conditions. |
| considering the various types of wine depending | | | | Although this is not always practical, wine should |
| on the grapes they were made of and the | | | | certainly be stored in an area that is not exposed |
| location of the vineyard where they were grown. | | | | it to direct sunlight. |
| Having invested possibly hundreds of dollars in | | | | If you are eating white meat life fish or chicken, it |
| your latest bottle of vintage wine (ah well, we can | | | | would be best to order white wine. If you have |
| but dream), the next important decision is where | | | | chosen red meat like pork or beef roast, then red |
| to store this prized possession? | | | | wine lie Pinot Noir would be an ideal wine to order. |
| The knowledge that wine can come in hundreds, | | | | Ordering wine by the bottle is sometimes cheaper |
| perhaps thousands of flavors, can leave you with | | | | than ordering wine by glass. There are |
| a feeling of dread especially when you have to | | | | restaurants that offer discounts to customers |
| order wine in restaurants. The basic rule is that | | | | who order two or more bottles of wine. |
| there is no one perfect wine because it really | | | | Whether or not you have a limited budget, it is |
| depends on your own taste buds. An expensive | | | | always wise to ask for the price of wine per |
| wine that may taste perfect for one can taste | | | | bottle or per glass, if only to have a stock |
| horrible to another. | | | | knowledge of their prices the next time you are |
| When ordering wine in restaurant, ask for the | | | | tasked with the same decision to order wine for |
| wine you personally prefer or have gotten familiar | | | | the group. If money isn't a problem for you, then |
| to the taste of. If you are the adventurous type | | | | Dom Perignon would be a good choice although |
| or you really don't have an idea which wines are | | | | this wine is higher priced than the others. There |
| good, then it is always practical to ask the help of | | | | are equally good wine sparklers like Iron Horse or |
| the waiter or the restaurant staff taking your | | | | Domaine Chandon which are priced reasonably, |
| order. It is proper to surmise that the staff or | | | | depending on where you are eating. |
| waiter should have been given instructions and the | | | | There are wines that are better when they are |
| basic training in wine selection by the restaurant | | | | less than three years old. You can try ordering |
| owner or manager. But what if the waiter is just | | | | white wines like Pinot Blanc or French Macon are |
| as ignorant as their customers about their wine | | | | dry white wines that command good prices and |
| list? What if the big decision as to which wine to | | | | can be eaten well with appetizers. Wines are best |
| order is left in your hands? Art of Wine Tasting. | | | | drunk when they have been properly chilled. |
| If no one on the staff is knowledgeable about | | | | Many modern wines do not need to be aged over |
| wines or can't make suggestions, ask the waiter | | | | a great period of time; therefore extensive cellars |
| to just come back and then ask your companions | | | | are often unnecessary. Having said this, if you |
| about their preferences. Ask your dining | | | | have the time, space and resource to excavate a |
| companions whether they prefer red or white | | | | cellar, your wine will surely benefit. A purpose built |
| wine. The most common choices would be | | | | cellar is not normally an option for most |
| chardonnay for white wine as this is the king of | | | | households and so suitable alternatives must be |
| white wine, or cabernet sauvignon for red wine as | | | | explored. |