12 FEB 2024
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Before actually drinking any wine, you should first study the wine bottle. Wine bottles come with either screw caps or corks. If you have a cork on your bottle, check if it has any damage.
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The waiter’s friend (or wine key): This device has a worm, a handle, a hinged fulcrum, and, sometimes, a knife. Most wine keys have a double hinge, so you can pull the cork out halfway, then reset the fulcrum on the bottle’s lip to pull it out completely.
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Picking the right wine glass for different wine styles can significantly improve your wine drinking experience. Some essential factors you should consider when choosing a wine glass are its bowl shape, rim thickness, and stem.
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Serve most red wines between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit. To chill, pop your red wine into an ice bucket or freezer for 10 minutes before drinking.
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Filling a wine glass to the brim isn’t a good idea. On the other hand, pouring too little wine can result in over-oxygenated wine that can negatively affect the flavor and aroma profile.
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Most red wine styles benefit from decanting, but other wine types can also be decanted for a short period. To decant, pour the wine from the bottle into a decanter and allow it to aerate.
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Glassware etiquette is also an essential element of the whole wine drinking experience. You should hold your wine glass by the stem so the warmth from your hand doesn’t transfer to the wine.
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While you’re swirling your white or red wine in the glass, enjoy the wine's aroma and note the different scents. As the wine unfolds, you will be able to detect different nuances of the aromas.
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Now it’s time to drink your glass of wine. Take your time when tasting wine and note the array of flavor notes. To drink the wine, take a small sip and swirl the wine in your mouth, so you can fully absorb the flavor with your taste buds.
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Drink red wine like Bordeaux and Cabernet Sauvignon with red meat and Pinot Noir with salmon.