And don’t hesitate to go fancy on it. Purchase a new wine glass and a bottle of vin. You may try this at home or visit a fancy restaurant nearby. Clueless about which wine to take? Here’s a quick guide to wine selection from Primer Magazine:
Popular Whites
Chardonnay – Fruity, buttery, with a velvety feel that’s atypical to dry white wines.
Pinot Grigio (aka Pinot Gris) – Simple, light-bodied, dry and crisp. (Fun fact: the favorite wine of Liz Lemon).
Riesling – Usually very sweet, with intense fruit flavors. Much lighter than chardonnay.
Moscato – Fruity, and often sweet.
Sauvignon Blanc – Dry, tart and acidic with herbal flavors as well as tropical fruit.
Popular Reds
Cabernet Sauvignon – Full-bodied with herbal notes. The younger cab has rich flavors of currant.
Merlot – Fruity, spicy. Very soft, less tannic than Cabernet sauvignon.
Pinot Noir – Delicate and fresh, very soft tannins with fruity aromas.
Zinfandel – Typically zesty, ranges from medium- to full-bodied and dry to off-dry.