How Do You Write A Good Wine List?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  1. Good selection of by the glass. …
  2. Reasonable mark-up. …
  3. Harmony with the vision of the restaurant. …
  4. Suggested pairings. …
  5. Diversity. …
  6. Knowledgable presentation. …
  7. Playfulness.

What is the proper way to list wine?

Broadly, yes, there is a proper way to list a wine on your list. The format can vary based on preference and house style, but generally includes:

Producer, name of the wine, region, vintage

. A large list will also include a bin number. And, of course, a price.

What is the best wine list?

  • Aureole.
  • The French Laundry.
  • Sepia.
  • Del Posto.
  • Bern's Steak House.
  • Restaurant Gary Danko.
  • Acquerello.
  • Canlis.

What is the sweetest wine you can buy?

  • Moscato d'Asti. (“moe-ska-toe daas-tee”) You haven't really had Moscato until you've tried Moscato d'Asti. …
  • Tokaji Aszú …
  • Sauternes. …
  • Beerenauslese Riesling. …
  • Ice Wine. …
  • Rutherglen Muscat. …
  • Recioto della Valpolicella. …
  • Vintage Port.

What is the best red wine?

  • Best Overall: Louis Latour Château Corton Grancey at Vivino. …
  • Best California Red: Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 at Drizly. …
  • Best Organic: Larkmead 2016 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon at Vivino. …
  • Best Pinot Noir: Frank Family Vineyards Carneros Pinot Noir 2018 at Drizly.

Which is sweeter pinot or sauvignon?


Pinot Grigio

is not as widely planted as Sauvignon Blanc. … Both Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Grigio are high in acid when made in a dry style. Both can become a lighter, sweeter wine when a winemaker chooses to leave some residual sugar or leave the grapes on the vine a little longer to create a late harvest wine.

What wine is good for beginners?

  • Sauvignon Blanc. Sauvignon Blanc is a light-bodied wine that will usually have aromas of grapefruit, asparagus, and some herbaceous elements. …
  • Pinot Gris. Pinot Gris, also known as Pinot Grigio, is a light to medium-bodied white wine. …
  • Chardonnay. …
  • Pinot Noir. …
  • Zinfandel. …
  • Cabernet Sauvignon.

What is a sweet wine for beginners?

  • Graffigna Centenario Pinot Grigio White Wine. …
  • Gallo Family Vineyards, White Zinfandel. …
  • Schmitt Sohne, Relax “Cool Red.” Rating 7.5. …
  • Fresita Sparkling Wine. …
  • Boone's Farm Sangria. …
  • Schmitt Sohne, Relax, “Blue.” Rating 8. …
  • NVY Envy Passion Fruit. …
  • Nova Tickled Pink Moscato.

Which red wine is smoothest?

  • Fall Creek Eds Smooth Red. 4.3 out of 5 stars. …
  • Kiepersol Smooth Texas Red Wine. 4.8 out of 5 stars. …
  • Yellow Tail Smooth Red Blend. 4.1 out of 5 stars. …
  • Yellow Tail Smooth Red Blend. 4.1 out of 5 stars. …
  • Castello Del Poggio Smooth Red. …
  • Marietta Old Vine Red. …
  • Hermes Greek Red. …
  • Oliver Soft Collection Sweet Red.

What are the top 10 best wines?

  1. Château Lafite Rothschild (Bordeaux, France) …
  2. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (Burgundy, France) …
  3. Domaine Etienne Guigal (Rhone, France) …
  4. Giuseppe Quintarelli (Veneto, Italy) …
  5. Masseto (Tuscany, Italy) …
  6. Sierra Cantabria (Rioja and Toro, Spain) …
  7. Screaming Eagle (Napa Valley, USA)

What is a good cheap red wine?

  • 2019 Luzón Verde Organic Red ($8) …
  • 2019 Badia a Coltibuono Cetamura Chianti ($10) …
  • 2019 Banfi Col di Sasso ($10) …
  • 2015 Luzón Verde ($8) …
  • 2019 Bodegas Nekeas Vega Sindoa Tempranillo ($10) …
  • 2019 Bogle Petite Sirah ($10) …
  • 2018 Joao Portugal Ramos Loios Vinho Tinto, Alentejano ($10)

Is Pinot Grigio considered a sweet wine?


Pinot Grigio is often less sweet

because of the high acidity. This often depends on the amount of residual sugar and technically wines with less than 10 grams per liter are considered “dry.” Pinot Grigio is made in a dry style but often it's left up to the interpretation of the drinker.

How should a beginner drink wine?

  1. Do not spit out wine unless there's a spit bucket. …
  2. Hold the glass by the stem, not the bowl. …
  3. Drink, don't gulp. …
  4. Do take notes about each wine that you drink. …
  5. Understand that there are no right or wrong answers with wine tasting.

Which wine is best for ladies?

  1. Château d'Esclans Rock Angel, France. …
  2. Happy Bitch Rosé …
  3. Bottega Sparkling Moscato. …
  4. Chocolate Shop, The Chocolate Lover's Wine. …
  5. Cabernet Sauvignon. …
  6. Pinot Noir.
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