How to Hold a Wine Glass and Why Hold it that Way
You may have drank wine over the years but you still may not know how to hold a wine glass. It is as tricky as it is simple, and there is a reason for everything, whether it has to do with drinking wine. Is it the shape of the glass or how you hold it? Read on as I show more about how to drink wine.
How to Hold a Wine Glass
There are a few suitable ways to hold a wine glass, whatever is most comfortable for you is ok. Let’s take a look at the two primary approaches.
1. Pinching the Stem
This is the most common way. Pinch the stem of the glass between your thumb and index finger, with your middle finger resting for support just below them. Your pinky and ring finger can curl gently underneath the base for stability.
2. Holding the Base
This is a less common way, but acceptable. Cradle the base of the glass with your thumb and pointer finger, with your other fingers resting underneath for support.
This method can be a little less stable, so it might be best to practice at home before using it in a social setting.
You don’t just hold a glass of wine anyhow, there are ways you do so to get the maximum effect that the wine is supposed to give you.
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Let’s show you why it is important to hold the wine in a certain way.
Benefits of Holding a Wine Glass Properly
When you see people hold and drink their wine glasses the way they do, there is a reason for that. Let’s show you why they do what they do.
1. Temperature Control
Your hands naturally transfer heat, and if you grip the bowl of the glass, your body heat can increase the temperature of the wine.
This is especially bad for white wines and some reds, which are best served refrigerated.
Holding the glass by the stem keeps your hand away from the bowl, which helps to maintain the proper temperature for the wine.
2. Enhanced Aroma and Flavor
Swirling the wine in the glass helps release its aromatic molecules, which influence how we perceive flavor.
Holding the glass by the stem provides for a smoother, more controlled swirl that won’t spill or stain your clothes.
Furthermore, keeping your hands away from the bowl keeps any lingering aromas from hand lotion or food from interfering with the wine’s aroma.
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