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Dating with Wine: How Not to Screw Up Your Romantic Life with Bad Bottle Choices
Dating with Wine: How Not to Screw Up Your Romantic Life with Bad Bottle Choices
May 26, 2025
Dating is complicated enough without adding wine selection to the mix. You're already worried about what to wear, what to talk about, and whether you've got something stuck in your teeth. The last thing you need is to torpedo a promising relationship because you brought a bottle of wine that screams "I have no idea what I'm doing" or worse, "I'm either a cheapskate or completely clueless about romance." But here's the thing about wine and dating: get it right, and you look thoughtful, sophisticated, and like someone who pays attention to details. Get it wrong, and you might as well show up in thongs and a singlet asking if they've got any stubbies in the fridge. Wine choices send messages, and you want to make sure you're sending the right ones. The good news? Wine dating success isn't about becoming a sommelier overnight or memorising vintage charts. It's about understanding what different wine choices communicate, matching your selection to the situation, and having enough confidence to pour without apologising for your choice.