Elegant Make-Ahead Date Night Menu with Wine Pairings

Create a romantic three-course date night menu for [number] people that can be mostly prepped ahead, suitable for [skill level] home cooks. Include [dietary preferences] options, wine pairing suggestions for each course (with non-alcoholic alternatives), and a detailed timing schedule showing what to prep [timeframe] in advance versus day-of tasks. Keep the active cooking time under [minutes] once guests arrive.