How To Hold a Glass Properly

by Debra Kirkham

There is the proper way to hold a glass and much of this revolves around the temperature of the drink, which effects the aroma and flavor.  Enjoy the following tips of etiquette for your selections:

• Champagne   – Hold by the stem of the flute as champagne is served chilled
• Red Wine  – Hold by the stem or the base of the bowl as red wine is served warm
• Sherry  –  Hold by the stem of the copita as sherry is served slightly chilled
• Water  –  Hold by the stem or the base of the bowl as water is either served in a goblet or a tumbler and either way temperature, taste and aroma is not effected with water
• White Wine  –   Hold by the stem as white wine is served chilled and you don’t want to change the temperature with your fingers