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