Best Wines For A dinner Date 

How to choose the perfect wine for a perfect date

A great date night wine enhances the flavours of the meal you’re having, but more importantly, it’s a wine that you’ll both enjoy.

The general rule of thumb, however, is that Red goes best with red meat, pork, and rich and heavy, slow-cooked dishes. White matches dishes with lighter, more delicate flavours, such as seafood, chicken, pasta with white sauces, and soft cheeses.

Your date night setting is also important for determining the best wine.

For example, make the most of a more affordable (but incredibly intimate) night at home by cooking a romantic dinner using fancy ingredients suitably matched with a premium bottle of wine. Or better still, take the opportunity to rummage through the wine cellar for a special bottle of wine that’s been ageing gracefully over the past few years.

If you decide to eat out, study both the food and wine menu in advance to get a handle on what you may want to order on the night. It also helps to avoid any surprises with the bill at the end of the evening. If the restaurant allows BYO, go to a store and take the time to select and splurge on a bottle that you know you’ll both enjoy and that matches the cuisine.