How to Start Your Own Wine Collection: Tips for Beginners
Learn how to start a wine collection with beginner tips on choosing wines, proper storage, aging potential, and investment strategies for wine enthusiasts.
White Wine
Red Wine
ROSE WINE
SPARKLING WINE
Dessert, Sherry, and Fine Port Wine Collection
Dara's white wine collection represents all that we love about white wine: crisp and refreshing. Whether you prefer a dry and mineral-driven wine or a full bodied and oaked option, we've put together a selection focused on quality, with a perfect bottle for every palate.
Red wine is a timeless choice to elevate your meal or stand on its own as the perfect accompaniment to your gatherings. Discover affordable daily drinkers that do not compromise on quality but also hand picked collectible classics for your cellar.
Rosé wine is light, refreshing, and synonymous with all that we love about summer. Pick from a selection that ranges from pale Provencal styles to richer and more robust offerings. Dara's rosé wine range offers every flavor and style at fantastic prices.
Sparkling wine is festive and elegant but a great wine to pair with food. From classic Champagne to Italian Prosecco and Spanish Cava, our sparkling wine collection offers stunning quality for a wide range of flavors and styles to from the classic to the eclectic.
Dessert, sherry, and port wines are rich, complex, and perfect for sipping after dinner. With their sweet flavors and full-bodied textures, they pair well with a variety of desserts, cheeses, and chocolates. Discover our selection of iconic sauternes and vintage ports.
Dara is home to incredible food as well superlative wines. Led by Chef Sara Aqel, our restaurant Dara Dining celebrates local nostalgic ingredients through its honest mediterranean cuisine.
With our wine shop as your own private cellar, pick any bottle in-store and the culinary team will pair a dining experience in one of Amman's most beautiful gardens.
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How do I pair my wine with food?
Pair like with like; sweet with sweet, sour with acid, rich food with
powerful wines.
Don’t just focus on the protein; pair with the most dominant flavor in
the dish which is often the sauce. For example, a rich Chardonnay with salmon and a butter sauce. Light sushi and a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon?
not so much!
How long will wine last after the bottle has been opened?
White wines typically maintain their character and flavor for up to
two nights after opening, while red wines may undergo structural changes after a day. However, this can be advantageous for young, tannic reds, as they might improve in taste by the second day. Dessert wines can remain enjoyable for a week or two after opening. But remember to close the bottle well or even better transfer the wine to a container with as little air as possible and store it in
the fridge.
How many bottles do I need if I’m hosting a party?
One regular bottle of wine equals about five glasses, so get enough so that your guests can have at least two glasses. (For example: If you have 10 guests, buy four bottles).
Normally, party planners assume that guests will drink 2 glasses during the first hour, and then one glass for every subsequent hour. So, for a two-hour dinner party, that will be 3 glasses of wine per guest. When in doubt, it’s always a good idea to grab an extra bottle just in case; unlike that food, the wine will not go bad.
What is the difference between organic and natural wine?
Organic wine is made from grapes grown on organic farms without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. It adheres to organic farming practices, regulated
and certified by official organizations.
Natural wine goes beyond organic farming practices and emphasizes minimal intervention in the winemaking process. It typically involves using native yeast for
fermentation, avoiding additives like sulfites, and employing non-industrial techniques. However, the term "natural wine" lacks definition, regulation and certification resulting in each winemaker interpreting the term as they see fit.
How should I store wine?
Wine is best stored in constant temperature (between 12-16 Celsius);away from direct sunlight and lying down to keep the cork moist and prevent it from drying out, which could lead to oxidation. However, it's fine for wine to be stored standing up for short periods (several months), especially if it's a wine with a synthetic cork or screw cap.
