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There is a right way and a wrong way way to drink alcoholAnd just in time for the holidays, old virtuosos say, experts say Tabl.com Sharing useful tips to enjoy perfect pour,
Some important reminders include which glass to pair with each wine, how to properly hold the glass, and what temperature the wine should be served for optimal flavor.
Caroline Lipps from tabl.com explains: “Drinking wine should be a pleasurable experience, so it’s a shame when you come to take a sip and you’re left with a bitter or bland taste. Therefore it is important to know how to store, serve and drink your wine properly,
“White and rosé wines should be kept in the fridge,” she adds, “but should not be served too cold as drinking it too cold can spoil the crisp and fruity flavours.”
“Red wine should be stored at room temperature but slightly cooled before serving,” Lipps said.
“Sometimes when it is heated too much the complex chemicals in the drink can react rapidly, which can spoil the taste and lose its freshness.”
“Taking white or pink wine out of the refrigerator 20 minutes before serving and letting it sit can help you reach the optimal serving temperature. For example, keeping red wine in the refrigerator 20 minutes before drinking can make a perfect glass of wine.
“Other common wine-drinking mistakes include using the wrong size glass, not letting the red wine breathe before serving, and holding the glass by the bowl,” he said.
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Don’t use the wrong size glass
There are specific glasses to use for each type of wine. Red wine should be paired with wide bowls due to the ability to aerate the wine.
This allows the drink to breathe, enhancing its flavor.
White wine glasses have short and narrow bowls – designed to preserve cool temperatures and crisp acidity and in turn direct aromas straight to the nose.
Don’t serve wine at the wrong temperature
A clear reminder: red wine is a must Always should be stored at room temperature but Cooled Before serving for best tasting experience.
Experts suggest setting the temperature at 53-64 degrees.
As for white wines, the delicate drink should be kept cool but not too cold when served, ideally at 44-55 degrees.
hold the glass correctly
The best way to hold a wine glass is to press down on the stem with your index, thumb, and middle finger.
Drinkers should rest their other two on the base for stability. Avoid touching the bowl as this may increase the temperature of the wine and spoil the taste.
pour your wine correctly
The proper way to pour wine is to first hold the bottle by the bottom indent – or the bottom of the bottle.
Then, place the glass on the table and let it fall down the edge of the glass to avoid any unwanted and messy splashes.
Always let your wine breathe before drinking
Open a bottle of red wine 30 minutes to an hour before drinking it, so it can aerate.
This allows the wine to breathe which in turn helps to release aromas and remove any harshness.
