Cam wanted to try the filet mignon, so Preston ordered the catfish and they asked the waiter to recommend a bottle of wine that would go with both. It was cheaper than individual glasses, and they ended up with a Rioja reserva that tasted phenomenal. “It’s a bit of an untraditional choice with fish,” the waiter admitted, “but it’s a big wine with high tannin that goes well with red meat, but pairs well with our catfish, too. It has an oaky flavor from the aging process and can be a little bit creamy for some, with berry undertones—”
“We’ll take it,” Preston said. That was all he needed to hear.
When the wine was served, he took one sip and sighed. “Good choice,” he told the waiter, who nodded and poured Cam’s glass. To his date, Preston said, “We can’t order more than one bottle of this
