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Food and Wine
Etiquette
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Wine Glasses &
Equipment
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Whether or not you consider the glass half empty or half full may
depend as much on the vessel as what's in it. Ever since the middle ages when an anonymous
German craftsman invented the chalice, glasses have played a significant role in enhancing
the wine drinking experience.
 Most wine experts agree that purchasing
quality stemware is important. The best glasses for drinking wine are made from crystal.
Beyond the material, size, proportion, shape, and color all come into play in the
selection of stemware. First, consider the type of wine you're serving. Use very small
wine glasses for serving dessert wines, medium to small for white wines, medium to large
for red, and fluted or tulip-shaped glasses for bubbly wines. A well-chosen array of
sizes, shapes, and styles is ideal, but in a pinch, an all-purpose red wine glass can be
used to serve several wine varieties.
The bowl should be large enough to allow room to swirl the wine when filled one-third to
half its capacity, while still providing a liberal serving. When you pick up the stem, the
bowl should not feel top-heavy. If it is, you may have to face more than your fair share
of spills. A bowl that tapers inward at the top will prevent the spilling of wine as its
swirled. The stem should be long enough that your hand does not have to come too close to
the bowl, as your body temperature and even the scent of your handsoap can adversely
affect the wine.
While today's glassware comes in a variety of beautiful colors and etchings, keep in mind
that such features can make it impossible to view the hue and clarity of the wine, thus
serving to distract from the sensory experience of the wine tasting. Also, the thinner the
glass the better for viewing and tasting - distortions from thick glass tends to ruin the
view, while the thickness of the glass can overpower the taste. Finally, picture how the
stemware will look on your table. Make sure the proportions and style are compatible with
the plates, silver, and water glasses in your place settings.
Whatever your preference in wine, rest assured there is just the right glassware to suit
your needs, and express your own unique style.
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There are two types of stemware to meet your needs, Vindel and
Grand Sommelier. Vindel is perfect for your everyday drinking. Grand Sommelier, on the
other hand, is a breakthrough in stemware that gives you the experience of high-end
crystal without the high-end price. Suitable for special occasions, but reasonably priced
enough to use every day.
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