How to How Hold a Champagne Glass

Champagne is served in those distinctive glasses for a reason. Find out that reason and you’ll never forget how to hold the champagne flute properly. Read on to learn how to hold a champagne glass.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Champagne
• Champagne glass

1. Choose a champagne glass. Tall and narrow, champagne flutes are shaped to enhance the flavor and effervescence of sparkling wine. The narrow shape also serves to preserve the chilled temperature of the champagne. No one enjoys warm champagne.

2. Hold your champagne flute by its stem and away from the bowl. By doing so you’ll avoid warming the champagne with your hands and keep its temperature just right.

3. Enjoy your perfect glass of bubbly.

Tips & Warnings

• Get the full effect of the bubbles by filling the champagne glass three-quarters full.
• Preserve the bubbles when pouring champagne by tipping the glass slightly and pouring against its inside.
• A slight twist at the end of pouring will help you avoid drips.

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