Wine & Spirits

1. Darf ich die Weinkarte sehen?

   May I see the wine list?

   Usage

   Polite request for the wine menu at a restaurant

   Grammar Note

   "Darf ich" is the polite "may I" form of dürfen

2. Können Sie mir einen lokalen Wein empfehlen?

   Can you recommend a local wine?

   Usage

   Ask staff to recommend a local wine

   Grammar Note

   "Können Sie mir" = polite request with dative pronoun

3. Ich hätte gerne einen Rotwein / Weißwein / Roséwein / Sekt.

   I'd like a red / white / rosé / sparkling wine.

   Usage

   Order a specific type of wine

   Grammar Note

   "Ich hätte gerne" is the polite ordering form (conditional)

4. Ein Glas / Eine Flasche, bitte.

   A glass / a bottle, please.

   Usage

   Specify glass or bottle when ordering

   Grammar Note

   "Glas" is neuter (ein), "Flasche" is feminine (eine)

5. Was passt gut zu diesem Gericht?

   What pairs well with this dish?

   Usage

   Ask about food and wine pairing

   Grammar Note

   "zu" = "with" in the context of pairing

6. Wie hoch ist der Alkoholgehalt?

   What is the alcohol content?

   Usage

   Check the alcohol percentage

   Grammar Note

   "Wie hoch" = "how high" used for percentages/quantities

7. Dieser Wein ist trocken / fruchtig / weich.

   This wine is dry / fruity / smooth.

   Usage

   Describe a wine's tasting characteristics

   Grammar Note

   Predicative adjectives have no inflection in German

8. Können Sie ein lokales Bier / einen Schnaps empfehlen?

   Can you recommend a local beer / spirit?

   Usage

   Ask for a local beer or spirit recommendation

   Grammar Note

   "Bier" is neuter, "Schnaps" is masculine (accusative: einen)

9. Ich würde gerne eine Weinprobe machen.

   I'd like to do a wine tasting.

   Usage

   Sign up for a wine tasting at a winery or bar

   Grammar Note

   "würde gerne" = polite conditional "would like to"

10. Bieten Sie Kostproben an?

    Do you offer samples?

    Usage

    Ask if tasting samples are available

    Grammar Note

    Separable verb "an|bieten" — "an" moves to end

11. Nicht zu süß, bitte.

    Not too sweet, please.

    Usage

    Request a drier wine

    Grammar Note

    "nicht zu + adjective" = "not too ~"

12. Was ist der Hauswein?

    What is the house wine?

    Usage

    Ask for the house wine

    Grammar Note

    "Was ist" = "What is" — basic question form

13. Aus welcher Region stammt dieser Wein?

    What region is this wine from?

    Usage

    Ask about the wine's region of origin

    Grammar Note

    "aus welcher Region" = "from which region" (aus + dative interrogative)

14. Ich hätte gerne einen Cocktail mit Gin / Rum / Whisky.

    I'd like a cocktail with gin / rum / whisky.

    Usage

    Order a cocktail specifying the spirit

    Grammar Note

    "mit + dative" indicates the ingredient

15. Prost! / Auf Ihr Wohl!

    Cheers! / To your health!

    Usage

    Toast expression; "Prost" is casual, "Auf Ihr Wohl" is formal

    Grammar Note

    "Prost" from Latin "prosit". "Auf Ihr Wohl" uses formal "Ihr"

16. Ist dieser Wein gekühlt?

    Is this wine chilled?

    Usage

    Confirm the wine is at the right serving temperature

    Grammar Note

    "gekühlt" is the past participle of "kühlen" used as adjective

17. Haben Sie alkoholfreie Alternativen?

    Do you have non-alcoholic options?

    Usage

    Ask for non-alcoholic drink options

    Grammar Note

    Compound: alkohol + frei (free from alcohol)

18. Kann ich den Weinkeller besichtigen?

    Can I visit the wine cellar?

    Usage

    Request a wine cellar tour at a winery

    Grammar Note

    "Kann ich" slightly less formal than "Darf ich" for permission

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