What's the proper procedure to look like a wine expert? Both in choosing a wine, handling the wine, and drinking it?
2007-11-14 12:44:13 · 13 answers · asked by cap3382 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It's not necessary to look like a wine expert but there are ways to properly show your expertise. If you are savvy about wines that you like, you may find those on the list and want to stay with them, but the fun is trying new. It's best to ask your waiter what he recommends with your meal and then choose according to your budget. When it is served, he will give you the cork so you can run it by your nose. If it is not right you will be able to tell. A skunky wine has a definitive scent that is not pleasant. He will then pour you a small portion. Swirl the wine in the glass a few seconds, put your nose into the glass a bit to get the scent, then taste. That's all there is to it. Then just enjoy.
2007-11-14 12:58:18 · answer #1 · answered by dawnb 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi there, You have selected quite a wine list. Chardonnay aromas will be fruity, green apple, pear, melon, and citrus fruit aromas with either green apple, pear flavors, or citrus flavors. A bit fruity on the palate, but usually not sweet - it's a dry wine with some acidity. The Sauvignon blanc grape is happier grown in warmer climates. This can sometimes produce a sweeter style wine. The server should know which is the sweeter style. Chenin blanc has honey, and melon flavors and aromas, but also has quite a bit of acidity. There are French chenin blancs that are sweet, I'm not quite sure of the Margaret River style. Asking the server would be your best bet. Pinot Gris also has a level of acidity and will be dry. The 2003 DeBortoli Hunter Valley Semillon may be the one that is sweet. Hope this helps.
2016-05-23 05:04:48 · answer #2 · answered by diana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very important question. And I want to say, who gives a **** about wine!? They have experts for that, they're called sommeliers, just ask them for a recommendation while looking at the menu so you can see the price and order the best one -for the type of food you'll have- that you can afford. It's their job to know hundreds of wines so you only drink the good ones (in your budget). Who has the time and liver to know every wine from every country?!
2007-11-14 12:51:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you can go to a liquor store and ask someone there about wines. Tell them if you like a sweet wine or that you like something different. Give them a comparison to some hard drinks you like. Maybe you'll like a fruity wine.
As far as drinking it do it slowly sipping it with your food.
Sorry I can't be of more help.
2007-11-14 12:53:52 · answer #4 · answered by Aliz 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not being a wine person myself - I have often been in this place myself.
I would asked the Madrid' to suggest a wine. In a fine restaurant they will pour a little in the glass, you then swirl it around, sniff and sip and then nod your head yes and they will pour the wine.
Hope this helps.
2007-11-14 12:50:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with asking your waiter which wine he recommends for your meal. It's his job to suggest, and they usually know what they're doing - they're certainly far more familiar with their (changing) wine list than you'll be.
2007-11-14 12:51:28 · answer #6 · answered by atypical carl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it would ok to ask the waiter to suggest a wine for your meal.
2007-11-14 13:30:43 · answer #7 · answered by Kimberly 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The more expensive wines are better than the cheap ones...
2007-11-14 12:48:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
be like a homiey let me get some of ya finest wine
2007-11-14 12:47:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The more expensive the bottle, the nicer the wine.
Or if you can't afford to go really expensive, look for well known names (big companies) rather than the smaller unknown ones, cus you are taking a risk.
2007-11-14 12:48:00 · answer #10 · answered by Angel 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋