We’ve all been there. The classic “point at the menu” game. You’re at a restaurant, and because you’re a Bright Cellars member (obviously), you are looking for a new wine to try (proud of you)! But as soon as the server asks you for your drink order, you freeze up and scream “WINE!!!” at them. Or maybe you calmly just point to a name on the wine list. It’s up to you. To avoid ever experiencing this situation again, use this list 10 popular wines and how to pronounce them!
1. Cabernet Sauvignon:
Ca-ber-nay Saw-von-yawn
2. Chardonnay:
Shar-duh-nay
3. Malbec:
Mall-beck
4. Merlot:
Mer-low
5. Pinot Grigio:
Pee-no Gree-gee-oh
6. Pinot Noir:
Pee-no New-wahr
7. Riesling:
Reese-ling
8. Sauvignon Blanc:
So-vee-nyon Blahnk
9. Syrah:
Sur-rah
10. Zinfandel:
Zin-fun-dell