How to Hold a Wine Glass
When I first started to drink wine, I tried to do it the as I had seen people in the movies or on television. You know with hand clasped around the glass’s bowl. Perhaps the television and movie screens aren’t the best resource for learning the ropes. Because yes, there is a proper way to hold a wine glass—and it matters. So, let us fine-tune our skills, and enhance our wine experience. Here is everything you need to know to hold your next glass of wine like a pro.
How You Hold a Wine Glass - Does it Really Matter?
There are so many different wine glasses to choose from. Decorative, elegant, and so many different types to select from in size, shape, and of course price.
Did you know that there is a wine glass for just about every kind of wine?
Some basic wine glasses are for full-bodied red wine, light-bodied red wine, Rose or a spicy red wine, sparkling wine, light-bodied white wine, and fortified wines.
We will share more on the different types of wine glasses in a future article; "Why are there so many different types of wine glasses?"
Before learning how to properly hold your wine glass, and if it matters, let's look at the "whys" of holding your glass of wine. How you handle your glass helps you get the most out of your wine experience for three main reasons: