Ask for a house merlot. House is usually among the cheapest and its a red wine.
2007-02-07 06:42:52
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answer #1
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answered by BabyGirl 3
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There should be a wine list presented to you, or at the table. It will have the price list per glass and bottle for each offering. Wines are generally listed from light to bold and sweet to dry. If you are unsure how to pronounce the wine you want, just point discretely to the one you'd like while holding the wine list so that your server can see. If there is no wine list, ask your server or the sommelier (wine steward) for a wine that will pair nicely with your dinner. They will usually tell you the cost per glass without you having to ask unless you are in an extreme top end establishment. I hope you have a good time out!
2007-02-07 06:54:16
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answered by Vakari 5
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If there is a sommelier (wine steward) tell him what types if wine you like for example dry, big body reds and ask what he recommends with the entree that you ordered or you can ask the waiter or chef . If you do get a recommendation, allow some time and check the wine list for something similar and less expensive. When in doubt go middle of the road or ask for the house wine. Sometimes it is cheaper to order a bottle between others.
2007-02-07 06:53:26
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answered by Global warming ain't cool 6
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Well, generally ask for a wine list, most chardonnay from napa will have a significant "oaky" cast, depending upon vineyard. You should eat a chicken perhaps not with a sweet sauce base more a of a spicy, yet intriguing sauce, (Marsala etc...)
Red wine- A pinot noir is a little softer, generally not real full in body and easy to enjoy with a meal, very nice start before moving in to a red like a Merlot or cab, those are two different bodies and aroma's and the bouquet differs, a Chianti general is the same, white Zinfandel is to me very nasty in taste and looks to girly, and for immature wine drinkers without an experienced palate, THAT'S ONLY OPINION zin drinkers dont get bugged out.
SO to you I say this, a pinot noir your palate can handle it, it will compliment just about anything, if they dont have pinot, try a Merlot, stay away from cabs, and other table reds they are acquired you drink something that your not sure of you it will ruin your whole meal and upset your tummy. so keep it simple, anyhow dont be embarrassed these servers are here to make your experience pleasant tell them you want a mild red IE PInot not to dry and complimentary to your entree if they cant tell you they usually have a wine specialist, cant think of how to spell his title, enjoy and have fun, wine is meant to be experienced my what your mouth identifies as tantalizing and appealing to you not others,
2007-02-07 07:09:43
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answered by defenseonly 3
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Sometimes when I am not familiar with a wine list. I like to ask the waiter/waitress what they would recommend to have with whatever I am having. If you have a budget, say something like I would like a glass of red in the $8.00 glass range. What do you recommend? Sometimes the staff has favorites and usually they have tried the food that is on the menu. So they might know of a good combination of wine and food.
If in doubt, just ask for the house red. Which will vary from place to place.
good luck.
2007-02-07 07:00:45
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answered by Lisa H 7
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gonna be hard to answer this one....all the good answers are already taken...lol!! red wine with red meats, white wine with poultry or fish. or not. depends on what you like. merlot or pinot noir or even a decent zinfandel(red) are good choices and most are not terribly expensive. but hey wine should be fun. be brave, step out with boldness and order whatever turns you on. damned if this dont make me wanna go out and get a good red to bring home. for the price issue, turning leaf makes fairly inexpensive wines as does gallo bros.(nasty) and c.k mondavi(not to be confused with the more expensive wines from robert mondavi). read the wine list, it will guide you in the right direction. be bold be fearless and keep an aire of knowing just what it is you want and you will prevail. have fun!!
2007-02-07 07:31:35
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answered by birdbrain62863 2
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You can always check out the wine menu- most places have nice wine menus, arranged from sweetest to driest. Most every restaurant I've been to has had their "house" wines listed on a separate section of the wine menu. The house wines are the cheaper in price.
2007-02-07 06:45:03
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answered by biology_freak 5
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Usually they have a wine list - you can ask to see that and see what kind of wines they sell by the glass.
Or, you can ask for the house red. Its usually the cheapest and you dont have to sound like a cheapskate.
Have fun!
2007-02-07 06:45:01
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answered by sierraskyesmom 5
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Pick a couple of affordable wines off the wine list then ask the server to recommend one of those for you. The servers in upscale restaurants are more than happy to do that and I've never been disappointed by their selections.
2007-02-07 07:25:29
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answered by Shelley L 6
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ask the waiter to recommend a red table wine, then ask if that comes by the glass. if the waiter or waitress asks if you would prefer a specific variety, stick with the merlot or syrah - they are usually reasonably priced, and if they have anything from Australia those are cheaper in the grocery/wine stores than california or european ones.
2007-02-07 06:46:55
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answered by SmartAleck 5
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