For some the restaurant wine list is a dreaded, somewhat embarrassing and often intimidating part of the dining experience. Uncorked readers often ask Lorri Hambuchen for advice on navigating the wine list.
If you are in a fine-dining restaurant chances are strong they have given careful thought to the wine choices, pricing and food pairing options. With all due respect to my fellow wine managers, in these restaurants you could easily close your eyes, throw a dart at the list to pick your choice and end up with an excellent wine, Hambuchen writes.
But just in case, Hambuchen offers practical advice and easy-to-follow tips for selecting an ideal wine. For details, read Wednesday’s Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Style section.