Choosing Wine On A First Date

<h1>Choosing Wine On A First Date</h1>

<div align=justify>First dates are nerve wracking enough without having to worry about what wine to choose to impress your new friend! <BR><BR>One of the great things about wine on a date is that one bottle is a defined amount, normally about five glasses. If shared equally it is unlikely that you will fall off your chair drunk after half a bottle of wine! <BR><BR>However, there are some other social sins that can be committed whilst choosing wine on a date. <BR><BR>Getting Started <BR><BR>First, you need to decide whether you want white, red, ros頯r sparkling wine. This is perhaps the most important decision. As a general rule, red wine is more of an acquired taste and it can be harder to select a good red. Therefore, when you do not know your companion's tastes it may be wise to steer clear of the red wine section. <BR><BR>Sparkling wine can make you appear a little pretentious or if you go for a cheaper version, a tightwad; so this is usually best avoided. If you are not sure whether your companion likes wine at all, ros頷ine is often a safe option as it often lacks the sharpness that people commonly dislike in wines. <BR><BR>How Much to Spend? <BR><BR>Remember more money doesn't always mean more quality. If you are very new to wine, go for a house white. A house white is unlikely to be extremely imaginative or unusual, but is almost always perfectly drinkable. For this reason it is a safe, middle of the road option. <BR><BR>If you want to impress, look for something other than the house white. Keep away from extremes until you know your companion a little better, so don't go for bone dry whites. Instead, opt for a fruity dry wine that appeals to those who like both dry and medium whites. <BR><BR>Whilst neutral wines may seem like a bit of a cop-out, bear in mind that you simply want a drinkable wine that does not offend. <BR><BR>If you are really not sure what to choose, why not offer your companion a choice of glasses as an aperitif while you have a beer or spirit. This way you can judge your companion's taste. Even if they select a spirit, you can still get a measure of whether they prefer sweet or dry wines. <BR><BR>Of course, you could always give your companion the choice? </div>

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