8 Wines to Order on Your Next Date Night

The most popular spirit to order while out on a date is wine and with good reason. Wine and romance are a timeless pair, constantly spoken of together in books, movies, music albums and more. When you envision a romantic dinner date, what comes to mind? It's a candlelit dinner, the universal flower of love—roses, chocolate, music, and a glass of wine for most of us. Some call it the elixir of love, some the best wingman. Whatever your take on it, we have listed out the best wines to pick up for your dinner date that impressed the jury at the Cosmo India Saturday Night Awards. Pick a menu that complements your choice of wine, and let your bottle of wine (or 2) do the talking.

1. Sensi Collezione Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Igt

Refreshing, flavorful, comforting, and light-bodied wines such as the Sensi Collezione Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie Igt celebrates the joy of being together, the love of wine, and speaking the language of passion. This wine has a straw yellow colour with an impressive complexity of fruity scents of pear, golden apple, and banana. It is dry, crisp, tasty, and persistent on the palate with a good structure. Enjoy it with hors d'oeuvre, light meals, or finger foods.

2. Bush Ballad Shiraz

Bush Ballad Shiraz is a poetic wine with great aroma and taste; it's all about leisurely indulgence, nonchalant boldness, unapologetic charisma, and a rich texture. This pour is meant to be enjoyed with loved ones, perhaps by sipping it under the stars whilst sharing tales of love and passion. It's deep, vibrant red hue that shimmers in the glass draws you in with a fruit-driven aroma with exotic spice, plum, and blackberry; on the palate, it shows up with medium tannins and a lingering finish. Pair your shiraz with delectable foods such as aged cheese, and serve slightly cool, not too warm, to avoid overpowering flavours.

3. Robert Mondavi Private Selection California Cabernet Sauvignon

Red wine is perfect for setting the mood for a date night. Hence, the timelessness of a Cabernet Sauvignon lends to be a worldly, sophisticated choice that sets the pace for a great evening. The Robert Mondavi Private Selection California Cabernet Sauvignon is blended with a touch of Syrah, Carignan, Malbec, Petite Sirah, and Petit Verdot. Ripe and elegant with decadent aromas of black cherry, blackberry, vanilla, toasty oak, coffee, and gentle tannins, this choice is a fruity, rich, and spicy Cabernet to savour with a side of roasted veggies, grilled meat, or cheese. It tastes best with age and is best served cold to enjoy its full-bodied taste.

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4. Grover Zampa Soirée Brut

No romantic night is complete without a fizzling bottle of your best sparkling wine. The multi-award-winning glamorous aperitif Grover Zampa Soirée Brut is an elegant choice to impress your date. The brilliant straw hues, citrus and floral aromas, persistent bubbles, fresh notes of brioche and dried apricot, fruity notes, and creaminess exemplify classic elegance, craftsmanship, and finesse and add to the long finish of this charming wine. It pairs well with mildly spiced Indian, Chinese, Japanese, or Thai cuisine, making it a versatile pick with a dry finish in the classic brut style. 

5. Condesa De Leganza Seleccion De Familia Tempranillo

A quintessential bottle of rosé is generally a crowd-pleaser. The Condesa De Leganza Seleccion De Familia Tempranillo is a bright, lovely, petal-hued rosé made in a winery in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, with a beautiful romantic setting that adds to the appeal of this wine. The elegant floral notes, redberry, and citrus notes make this a delectable rosé. It's lightweight, dry, and fresh, with a medium-bodied finish and easy drinkability.

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6. Woodbridge By Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir

A classic Pinot Noir is the most romanticised of all reds, with its rich, fruity aroma and delicate texture. Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir is a wonderful dry wine with flavours of ripe cherry, strawberry, cocoa, and zesty orange, all paired with hints of spice and toast, leading to a velvety-smooth and full-bodied finish. Pair it with light meats and pasta as you serenade your date with this rich red.

7. Mateus Rosé Original

The shimmery pink hue, curved bottle with a fresh, light, tempting, well-balanced, soft, and slightly fizzy finish scream seduction and delight. The Mateus Rosé Original is an alluring wine with a delicate and intense bouquet of pleasure and joy. It pairs well with various dishes like Italian, Indian, Thai, Chinese, Japanese, and salads and seafood. Entice your date with this delectable selection, and make sure to serve it chilled.

8. Woodbridge By Robert Mondavi Moscato

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Moscato is a light wine with its aromatic floral and orange blossom, citrusy scents, sweet flavours, orange marmalade, and marzipan notes. It has a slight bubbly finish and pairs wonderfully with fruit, cheese, or lightly sweet desserts like fruit tarts and almond cake. Make sure to serve it cold but not over-chilled to avoid muting the flavours and aromas. A rule of thumb is to enjoy your sweet treats with an even sweeter wine; this Moscato would be a sweet ending to a lovely night.

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