7 Essential Tips for Ordering Wine at a Restaurant

It doesn’t come cheap, so make sure you have an enjoyable experience.
7 Essential Tips for Ordering Wine at a Restaurant
If there's a wine on the menu you don't recognize, ask the server about it. Maybe it will be a great discovery. Leonardo Izar/Shutterstock
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Most Americans who dine out regularly know something about wine, but usually, it’s just enough to place an order.

But that’s not always true, and the problems that exist in these experiences can be costly and hard to deal with. The following suggestions may help diners forestall problems that may arise.

Read the Wine List Carefully

If the list doesn’t have any vintage dates, ask the server to explain what vintages are available.
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