Wine & Spirits

1. Boleh saya lihat daftar anggur?

   May I see the wine list?

   Usage

   Asking the waiter for the wine list at a restaurant

   Grammar Note

   "Boleh saya..." politely asks for permission

2. Bisakah Anda merekomendasikan anggur lokal?

   Can you recommend a local wine?

   Usage

   Asking for local wine recommendations

   Grammar Note

   "Bisakah Anda..." is a polite request form

3. Saya ingin anggur merah / putih / rosé / bersoda.

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

   Usage

   Ordering a specific type of wine

   Grammar Note

   "Saya ingin..." means "I want..."

4. Saya ingin segelas / sebotol, tolong.

   I'd like a glass / bottle, please.

   Usage

   Specifying quantity when ordering wine

   Grammar Note

   The prefix "se-" means "one unit of"

5. Apa yang cocok dengan hidangan ini?

   What pairs well with this dish?

   Usage

   Asking about food and wine pairing

   Grammar Note

   "Apa yang cocok dengan..." asks what goes well with something

6. Berapa kadar alkoholnya?

   What is the alcohol content?

   Usage

   Checking the alcohol percentage

   Grammar Note

   "Berapa..." is the question word for "how much/many"

7. Ini kering / beraroma buah / lembut.

   This is dry / fruity / smooth.

   Usage

   Describing the tasting notes of a wine

   Grammar Note

   Adjectives can describe directly without a copula

8. Bisakah Anda merekomendasikan bir atau minuman keras lokal?

   Can you recommend a local beer or spirit?

   Usage

   Asking about local beer or spirits

   Grammar Note

   "minuman keras" literally means "hard drink"

9. Saya ingin mencoba wine tasting.

   I'd like to do a wine tasting.

   Usage

   Requesting a wine tasting session

   Grammar Note

   "ingin mencoba" = "want to try"

10. Apakah ada sampel yang bisa saya coba?

    Are there samples I can try?

    Usage

    Asking if tasting samples are available

    Grammar Note

    "yang bisa saya coba" = "that I can try" (relative clause)

11. Jangan terlalu manis, ya.

    Not too sweet, please.

    Usage

    Requesting wine that isn't too sweet

    Grammar Note

    "Jangan terlalu..." = "not too..." (soft negation)

12. Apa anggur andalan tempat ini?

    What's the house wine?

    Usage

    Asking what the house wine is

    Grammar Note

    "andalan" also means "reliable" or "go-to"

13. Dari daerah mana anggur ini berasal?

    What region is this wine from?

    Usage

    Asking about the wine's origin region

    Grammar Note

    "Dari daerah mana ... berasal?" asks about origin

14. Saya ingin koktail dengan [minuman keras].

    I'd like a cocktail made with [spirit].

    Usage

    Ordering a cocktail with a specific spirit

    Grammar Note

    "dengan" functions as "with" or "using"

15. Bersulang!

    Cheers! / Let's toast!

    Usage

    Toast expression when drinking

    Grammar Note

    "Bersulang" is the standard word for a toast; the English "Cheers" is also used as-is in casual settings

16. Apakah anggur ini sudah didinginkan?

    Is this wine chilled?

    Usage

    Checking if the wine is served chilled

    Grammar Note

    "di-...-kan" creates a passive voice form

17. Apakah ada pilihan tanpa alkohol?

    Do you have non-alcoholic options?

    Usage

    Asking about non-alcoholic beverage options

    Grammar Note

    "tanpa" means "without"

18. Bisakah saya mengunjungi ruang penyimpanan anggur?

    Can I visit the wine cellar?

    Usage

    Requesting a wine cellar tour

    Grammar Note

    "Bisakah saya..." politely requests permission

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