Wine Etiquettes To Look For
In the comfort of your wine, you can enjoy your wine the way you want to. In a plastic cup or even your coffee mug- it doesn’t really matter. However, how familiar you are with wines and what lifestyle you lead is made obvious with how you deal with wines in public, in groups and in gathering. Your knowledge and handling of wines shows your etiquettes, your experience and exposure and more, your diversity. In layman’s language, etiquettes of all kinds just go to show that you’re a polished human being and not a medieval man or woman.
Wine etiquettes come handy in many situations that you actually realize. Whether its business dinners, formal dinners, and even dinner dates. The need for wine etiquettes majorly come from the increase in consumption of wines globally. Wines have been famous amongst many generations and continue to grow- a 3 billion dollar industry that shows no signs of stopping. If you are a true wine enthusiast, I suggest you go that extra mile and learn more about wines, its history and the etiquettes. Whether you are going for a wine tour or a business meeting or even a date, I have gathered a few pointers for you that will make you seem like the polished professional you aim to be.
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Always remember, hold your wine glass by the stem. Holding it any other way is usually considered inappropriate, especially when you’re surrounded with a whole lot of wine enthusiasts. You don’t want to seem out of place! This is one of the major reasons why you need to fill your wine glass less than half the way.
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You must have often seen sommeliers and other wine enthusiasts smell their wine before they actually drink it. Well, this is another etiquette. Swirl your wine in the glass a little, sniff it and then taste it- be sure to not gulp the wine- you’re not taking shots here! Another etiquette that makes you look like you know more than you actually do.
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If you’re ever opening a wine bottle, it is important to know how to use a cork properly. Remember to not make a lot of sound while opening a wine bottle, do it slowly and quietly with only a sound of a pop at the end of it. Nothing loud is appreciated while you’re opening an expensive bottle of wine! While pouring wine from the bottle, always hold the bottle towards the base, and while presenting wine, hold it from a base like you’re holding a baby!
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If you are serving wine to a group of people, make sure to keep your proportions of wine in the glass the same as you serve to others. This is only fair and also a great etiquette for being a brilliant host. While you’re offering wine to others, make sure you first serve your guests and only keep seconds for yourself.
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When you’re toasting with wine glasses, make sure your glasses make that clink! It is considered good luck. Be careful though- you don’t want to click too hard and cause a spillage! If you’re holding your wine glass by the stem- which you should be, the chances of unwanted spilling is reduced to almost never!
If you are visiting a vineyard or a wine cellar with the sole purpose of tasting wines- the same etiquettes apply with a few more. Wine tasting is a similar experience to that of fine dining. You follow the rules, you must always be dressed for the occasion. It is okay to ask questions during wine tastings, it encourages interest and helps you gain knowledge. We don’t need to say it, but we will- be punctual! Never be late while going for a wine tasting- it can often be perceived as disrespectful and distasteful. With that being said- enjoy wines and share your knowledge and experiences!
