Things You'll Need:
- Wine of choice
- Variety of wine glasses
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Step 1
Choose your WINE. Depending on the type of wine you decide to drink, you can then decide which glass is appropriate.
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Step 2
Red Wine GlassIf you choose a RED WINE, the larger wine glasses are appropriate. The larger bowl at the bottom of the glass allows the drinker to swirl the glass. Due to the more complex nature of red wine, the larger glass allows the wine to aerate and release the flavor and aromas.
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Step 3
White Wine GlassIf you choose a WHITE WINE, the thinner smaller wine glasses are preferred. Unlike red wine, white wines are intended to drink chilled. The narrow bowl at the bottom allows the wine to stay cooler longer. The glass should be held by the stem to prevent heat transfer.
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Step 4
If you are drinking SPARKLING WINE, a champagne flute is the best choice. The flute is a thin, taller shaped glass and is used for carbonated wine, like champagne or cava. The narrow top helps prevent the carbonation, or bubbles, from escaping.
Comments
lydiablogg said
on 6/8/2009 Thanks for such a nice, informative article!
grapegirls said
on 3/28/2009 The correct wine glass is an important step that most people miss. I'ts so important to the total experience. Great tips, cheers!
derbyka said
on 1/16/2009 I didn't know that different wines went with different glass. I liked that you included the explanations.
kluke82 said
on 1/11/2009 Thanks for explaining this. Great article!
AllFYB said
on 1/8/2009 Thanks for the great guide to wine glasses...