HOUSE WINE

A wine featured by a restaurant and often served in a carafe or by the glass. Sometimes a winery does a special bottling and labels the wines for a restaurant. House wines are usually inexpensive wines that offer the diner an economical option to the more pricey, better-known selections on the wine list. Ask the server what the house wine is-he or she should be able to tell you the variety (Chardonnay, Merlot, etc.), brand name, and vintage (if any).