Romantic date nights don’t always call for wine—that is, of course, if you don’t want to spice things up. What else could warm the heart and loosen the tongue than a bottle of wine lovingly selected by you?
Drawing references from pop culture, wine is a symbol of love, romance, happiness, good times and everything in between. This is particularly true for red wine and champagne, on some occasions.
If you’re looking forward to ordering for wine or champagne delivery in Singapore, you should at least equip yourself with some wine know-how. In this article, discover some tips on how to find the best wine to share with your significant other.
P.S. We’ll be using these terms heavily in this article, but we’ll shorten it to S.O. Also, when we say ‘he’ we are referring to both men and women.
1. Know Their Preference
Wines, like food, taste differently. Each boasts distinct taste notes that appeal differently to everyone and the last thing you’d want to buy is a bottle of wine your S.O. doesn’t like. Does he prefer bold wines—Cabernet Sauvignon, for instance? Or is he fond of light ones like Prosecco or Pinot Grigio? It’s up to you to find out.
2. Ask. Ask. Ask.
Whether you’re ordering online or buying in a wine store, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the wide range of wine options you can find. Don’t be afraid to ask. More often than not, wine store sale assistants are trained to answer what novices like you may ask from recommendations to taste notes of the bottles you’re looking at.
3. Set Your Budget
Having said that, a sales assistant may also recommend a bottle of wine that best suits your budget. While you want to be romantic, you also have to be practical if you need to. It’s always the thought that counts, after all. Whether you’re going out for dinner or staying at home to Netflix and chill, a bottle of wine that’s within your budget is always a good idea.
4. What’s For Dinner?
If your S.O. appreciates a candlelit homemade dinner more than dining in a fancy restaurant, your best bet would be to know what you’re having for dinner and complement it with a wine that goes perfect with the meat. Is it lamb chops for dinner or grilled chicken? The Charles Heidsieck Vintage Champagne might just be perfect for your white meat.
5. Go For the Brand
This last bit is easy yet quite fail-proof. Surprising your S.O. with wine doesn’t necessarily mean you have to surprise him with something new, his favourite alcohol can work just as fine. Plus points if the particular wine you’re looking to buy is a rare find—guaranteed your S.O. will be swooned by the effort.
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