How to Serve Shiraz Wine

Properly serving a shiraz can improve its flavor.

Wine is subject to many nuances and attracts a wide variety of consumers. Some care only about taste and enjoyment, while others are passionate about wine and its many origins and flavors. Shiraz is a popular wine that is easy to find and purchase, either at a liquor store, a wine shop or a local grocery. Learning how to properly serve a shiraz can improve its flavor.

Instructions

Serve Shiraz

1. Prepare the bottle of shiraz in advance. Allow it to sit in an appropriate environment, sealed, until the liquid reaches a temperature between 60 and 65 degrees. This is the warmest that a wine should be served and the optimal temperature for shiraz, bringing out its best flavors.

2. Select the proper glasses. Each type of wine is best served in a particularly shaped glass. Serve shiraz in a 22 7/8-ounce glass, 9 3/4 inches high.

3. Allow your shiraz to breathe. Open the bottle and leave it open for up to one hour, depending on the strength of the wine. This allows the tannins to be released, revealing the wine's true tastes. It can breathe for less time in the glass. Open the bottle during temperature adjustment or pour it into the glass before you plan to enjoy it.

References

• Temperature to serve shiraz
• Letting shiraz breathe