Serving Wine

Cutting empty wine bottles is a good way to recycle them for use around the house as vases, glasses or other decorative items. They come in many sizes and colors, so you can find bottles to match...

Goblets have three parts. There's the mouth, the bowl and the stem. The shape of the first two determines the purpose. You can drink wine and water from any goblet, but matching the glass to the...

Why is proper table setting important to your guests? New York chef Eric Ripert, quoted in "Real Simple" magazine, explains that "the order of everything on the table is logical," and isn't...

Drinking wine out of foggy wine glasses is an unpleasant experience. Not only are foggy wine glasses unattractive, but also the soap residue that remains on the glass can affect the integrity of...

Red wines have notoriously complex glasses which allow the nose to pick up on the subtleties of different powerful, red grapes. Generally, white wines don't need a big, wide goblet, as red wines...

The shape of the wine glass rules your perception about the wine. Choosing the right glass for each type of wine is very important. The wine glass used for each wine is used because it enhances...

Riedel is an Austrian company that produces wine glasses, wine decanters, and table accessories. As of 2009, it offered 12 different series of wine glasses ranging in price from $10 to $200 each.

There are several kinds of glassware when it comes to drinking wine and other spirits, such as wine glasses, flutes, ponies, snifters and highball glasses. Determine the right glassware for your...

Hock is the old-fashioned term for German white wine, so any wine glass specifically made for this wine is a hock glass. Typical examples have unusually small bowls and are therefore unsuitable...

Everyone knows you need a glass to drink wine, but not everyone knows that there are specific types of glasses designed for different types of wine. Each type of glass is shaped to bring out the...

The term ‘cheap wine’ is relative. For some, cheap wine may mean Two Buck Chuck. For others, the term cheap wine may describe any wine that cost less than $20. In any case, with today’s economic...

Handpainted wine glasses are an elegant and personal way to enjoy "functional art" in the home. A simple and creative alternative to commercial versions is to create your own. With simple, clear...

Wine glasses come in many shapes and sizes. Some wine glasses are more appropriate for red wine and some for white wine. So, how do you know which wine glass is proper for a particular wine?

Scientific discoveries within the last few years have lead crystal glassware manufacturers to create all kinds of new vessels that enhance the bouquet and taste of the wine. A study was done...

Wine glasses are available in a large array of sizes, shapes and heights. Riedel manufactures 20 designs for all different types of varietals. The large range of choices can seem daunting, but...

This article tells you how to make that bargain bottle of red wine taste like it cost a fortune.

Hand painted wine glasses are wonderful gifts commemorating a special occasion. They can be a fairly easy craft project for the kids, making them a great holiday gift for grandparents or other...

You've settled on the menu for a dinner party. You've purchased all the ingredients and made the food. Your house is ready for guests. Now all you have to do is set the dinner table. This is where...

Although there are no hard-and-fast rules, choosing the correct wine glass can enhance the enjoyment of your wine greatly. Use these tips and your own personal taste to choose the right wine glass...