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I have been married for a long time and hopelessly. But my unmarried friend asked me to compile a “memo” on how to choose wine for a girl. Of course, if you have known each other for a long time, then there is no problem – the whole action will take you 30 seconds, not counting the road to the store and standing at the checkout.
What if you just met? It’s more complicated here … Well, I’m sharing my knowledge with you.
A bottle of quality alcohol is an almost universal gift. And if men are traditionally presented with strong drinks, then a girl, if she is not a convinced teetotaler, is quite appropriate to give a bottle of good wine. But just good. And for this you need to know how to choose it.
What kind of wine do girls prefer
Of course, ideally, you need to find out the tastes of the girl in advance, so as not to make a mistake with the choice. However, if she is really good at alcohol, she will surely appreciate the following options:
- Burgundy Chardonnay (Macon-Villages Joseph Drouhin, Chardonnay Bourgogne AOC Lugny L’Aurore, Samuel Billaud Bourgogne d’Or Chardonnay). A very subtle and “graceful” wine, elegant and festive, but “universal” as far as the occasion is concerned.
- Chablis (Chablis AOC Maison Olivier Tricon, Chablis Vieilles Vignes, Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis Domaine Herve Azo). Really “girlish”, very gentle wine with a romantic apple-pear aroma, aftertaste of citrus and white pepper.
- Wines from Côte d’Or, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault, Chassagne-Montrachet appellations (Frederic Magnien Meursault Coeur de Roches, Jaffelin Meursault AOC, Meursault Les Clous, Bouchard Pere & Fils). A very prestigious drink with its own charm. It is distinguished by a rich shade of ripe fruits (peaches, pears), a floral-spicy aroma with hints of oak.
- Bright white wines: Riesling, Gewurztraminer (Esse Gewurztraminer, Nik Weis Urban Riesling, Diel Burg Layen Riesling). They are valued for a very complex aroma (citruses, spices, white pepper, tropical fruits) and at the same time some “lightheadedness”.
In general, given that girls are, for the most part, romantic and sensual natures (at least deep down), then when choosing a gift, you should abandon tart and rich, “thick” red wines and pay attention to more delicate whites. short exposure or none at all.
When choosing between white and red wine for a girl, if her tastes are not known for certain, the first option should be preferred.
What to look for when choosing wine for a girl
It goes without saying that only high-quality alcohol should be donated. When choosing a bottle of wine for a girl, pay attention to the following nuances:
- Label. It should not be very bright, catchy and pretentious. However, the printing of high-quality wine is always impeccable. Definitely alarming streaks, scuffs, uneven colors, fuzzy letters.
- Excise stamp. Its presence is strictly required. Official smartphone apps allow you to check the authenticity of the bottle, right here at the counter.
- Bottle. Should be symmetrical in shape, uniform in color. The presence of a notch at the bottom is a positive sign.
- Color. White wines darken as they age, while red wines lighten. The drink should not be cloudy, any suspension at the bottom is excluded.
In order not to get lost in the assortment without knowing exactly what you need, it is better to ask a consultant in the store for advice.
Important! You also need to carefully study the information on the label. For those who are not particularly well versed in wines, it is better to resort to the help of consultants. They can also help you make the final choice.
Dry, semi-dry or semi-sweet
It has been noticed that young girls prefer semi-sweet wine, drink it, including when it does not quite fit a certain dish, and even when it does not fit at all.
The ability to appreciate not only the sweetness of the drink, but also the nuances of taste, aroma notes of semi-dry and dry wine comes with the experience of numerous “tastings”.
For example, the same “Beaujolais”, a young girl, most likely, will dismissively call “sour”. But an older woman will appreciate it quite well.
Taste buds also need to be trained – the ability to appreciate the nuances of taste and aroma of wines comes after numerous tastings.
How beautiful to pack wine as a gift for a girl
How can you beautifully and originally pack a bottle of wine bought for a girl:
- Wrap in wrapping paper, tie the neck with a ribbon, cut the top edge of the paper into thin strips, turning it into a fringe, or curl it with scissors – then it will be a serpentine.
- Use two pieces of corrugated paper – wrap the bottle itself with one, the neck with the second. Mask the “joint” with tape, decorative braid.
- Turn it into a “bouquet”. Loosely wrap the bottle with paper, fill the remaining space with flowers, decorative greenery. Tie everything together with ribbon.
- Pack in the sleeve of an old unnecessary sweater, shirt, tying the neck with braid, ribbon. Of course, clothes must be clean and laundered.
- Wrap in a beautiful scarf, scarf. Get a gift “two in one”.
This packaging looks very cute and “cozy”, at home.
Gifts for women are an eternal headache for men. An alternative to painful doubts and thoughts can be a bottle of wine. It is appropriate to present it on a variety of occasions.
Excessive alcohol consumption is harmful to your health. Take care of yourself!
How do you feel about the idea of giving a girl a bottle of wine? Have you ever given or received such a gift? What was the reaction?