Picking the Right Wine for Date Night!

So finally you have decided to have a Date Night with your lady love and now want to go the extra mile and impress her. What better way than to pick a great bottle of Wine. Women and Wine go hand in hand & it has been the go to drink for the ladies since the advent of wine. Someone once said “Wine is to Women as Duct Tape is to men; it fixes everything!”. Whosoever said this nailed it right on the head.

My wife (being wed now for 4 months; and having been together for 7 years) have always enjoyed a bottle of wine. It is our conversation piece, our way to connect. Being a Wine Connoisseur, it has always befallen me to pick a great bottle and luckily for more than 7+years now; I haven’t been wrong. The trick is in picking just the right bottle of wine that defines the occasion. Be it a date night or a casual dinner, each bottle has a history and a story to tell. So lets start with how to pick the right bottle and sweep the woman of your dreams off her feet!

For that First Date or Meet!

A first date can be a tricky thing. You are trying to make an impression and want everything to be perfect. Be it at a restaurant or at home or maybe even the unconventional picnic; selecting the right bottle of wine is of utmost important. One thing to remember is to always pick a bottle that has a story to tell. Maybe its a bottle of the first wine you ever had, or maybe its a bottle from a vineyard that you visited; the bottle of wine can serve as an ice-breaker and a conversation piece. If possible, before the date find out if she has a preference for wines or likes a specific one. That will make it more special. If none of these options are on the table; then pick a wine that is subtle yet flavourful.

Wine Pick — A great bottle of Chardonnay by Fratelli Wines as it helps the conversation along and is a great bottle to bond over with!

Food Pairing — Pair this bottle with dishes that are buttery & creamy. Meaty fishes, shellfish and lightly seasoned pork or poultry go great with this wine. Avoid dishes that have a loud flavour profile or dishes that have a toasty or smoky flavour profile.

Date Night!

Date Nights have now become an important part of a relationship. Be it a couple that is dating or courting each other; or a married couple, Date Nights have become a tradition that allows the couple to spend some quality time together without the burden of dragging the kids or the family along. Generally the rule during such nights is that you want something that is nice and classy but not something that will make you want to rob the nearest bank. But that does not mean that you cheap out either. Also you need to make sure that the alcohol content is not that high, else by the time the night is over both of you would be knocked out leaving the night incomplete in the true sense! So what to chose that fits the bill? Even though I have been in a relationship for quite a while now; we have not had date nights as such but since we don’t have kids, we end up having de-facto date nights at home. This is a wine that makes the evening just right and give’s you the right ‘heebie-jeebies’ as my wife fondly likes to address the high. 🙂

Wine Pick — A bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon by Vallone Vineyards would make the night perfect. With flavours of spices & berries balanced with the typical oak aromas, this is a rich full bodied wine.

Food Pairing — This wine is great with food with big flavours such as lamb, sizzlers, spicy curries & biryani’s. What makes this wine special is that it can be paired with some great gooey chocolate based desserts to balance out the sweetness!

A Casual Date!

A Casual Date that is just been planned or is a surprise or is just about having lunch together with your husband/ wife, makes things interesting and fun. This kind of a meeting calls something that is very laid back yet hits the right notes. Something that does not get you and the missus drunk and in case of a mid-work date, you can get back straight to work. Pick a wine that takes the both of you on a quick journey from the hustle-bustle that you are currently involved in and enjoy the break that while enjoying a light meal.

Wine Pick — A great bottle that I would recommend is the Rosé by York Wines. A semi dry wine, this is the perfect summer or afternoon wine with crisp cherry and raspberry notes.

Food Pairing — With the wine being on the acidic side, this is great to go with Salads, Canapés and Light Appetisers. Perfect for a lunch date where you don’t want to feel too stuffed with the food or with the wine.

A Special Date!

Now this is the important one! Could be the big one. Like a Anniversary or a Birthday. Or could be the one that you have planned because somewhere down the line you screwed up and want to make that extra effort to make your wife happy! Maybe your are planning on popping the question to your lady love, or maybe you want that really hot date with some great music, something suggestive, but not cheap at all!. You need to choose a wine that reflects the occasion. One that reflects how important this date is for you! One that shows that character for this particular date as compared to the others that you’ve had!

Wine Pick — Without a shout of a doubt, if it a really special occasion then it has to be a Champagne. It is the true definition of romance & the occasion calls for something fancy! Since I have been focusing on Indian wines here; I would recommend the Chandon Brut. A wine with bright, fresh fruit flavours with hints of vanilla, this wine really hits the spot.

Food Pairing — Pair a great Champagne with something exotic. Go for Oysters or Butter Poached Lobsters. Or go some Smoked Mushrooms and Stuffed Veggies. Try a smoky butter chicken curry or a well done Tandoori Chicken. Top it off with fruit based desserts like Tarts or Pies and your evening is set!

One needs to remember that Picking up a great bottle of wine is not as simple as it sounds but it is not rocket science either. Now with everyone having access to Google on their devices, all you need to do is check what the occasion is & what kind of wine would go well. Conversely you could also plan your date and dinner and based on what you are planning to eat, pick a wine accordingly.

And if you are still confused, just drop us a line; either in the comments or get in touch with us on any of our social media and we will happily help you figure out the right food and wine pairing depending on the occasion!.

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