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How to Drink Wine with a Woman
Wine and women go together like nuts and bolts, Holmes & Watson, tequila and bad decisions. Still, where wine is concerned, it’s easy for guys to come off as dummies or snobs. But fear not, men. Use these tips, and she’ll be suitably impressed. Spend More Than $8
Toast Her
The minimum wage in Florida is $7.25 per hour. So a $7 bottle of wine is telling her, “I’m not a busboy, but if I were, you would not be worth a single hour of toting dirty dishes.” Even if you actually are a busboy, spring for something better.
Good: “It’s so great to spend some time with you tonight.Here’s to our good health and a great evening (clink).” Bad: “One, two, three, go!” (You empty your glass in a single, long gulp.)
Don’t Go Einstein on Her
Say It Right
Russell Crowe was great in “A Beautiful Mind,” but it’s unlikely that hearing you spouting about the wine’s alcohol percentage and pH will make her knees weak. So refrain from reciting those numbers you just read on the Internet. (Unless you’re both mathematicians, in which case, go for it.)
Some basics: Merlot is (mer-LO). Cabernet Sauvignon is (kabehr-NAY so-veen-YAW). But don’t try a French accent unless you’re French and can’t help it. Do, however, Google “How to pronounce (the wine that you are buying)” if you’re not sure how to say something. Even if you don’t quite pull it off, she’ll like that you made the effort.
Get Food Pick up some cheese, fruit and crusty bread. Grapes work (duh). Stay away from loaves of sourdough. If you’re not experienced with the cheese and wine pairing thing, don’t worry: Cheddar is always a safe bet. Get mild cheddar for white, rosé and sparkling wines; sharp cheddar for heavier reds.
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Movies and Wine Are a Good Pair Watching a movie gives you both a chance to relax and enjoy the wine after the requisite conversation time. Try anything except hard-hitting dramas about alcoholics. So, yeah, skip, “Leaving Las Vegas.” That aside, women generally dig sipping wine with movies, and that means you do, too. See our movie picks on p 8 for options.
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