The type of glass you use to drink wine can make a real difference; large wine glasses can really make a cheap bottle of wine taste like an expensive bottle. There are other tips to help improve the taste however it is key to get the glass right before you start doing anything else.
When selecting a glass that you want to enhance flavour look for a glass which is large and round with a very wide rim. This helps add a psychological factor when people taste the wine making them think it is something special and adds the extra wow factor. This design of glass increases the flavour when the wine hits the mouth and also boosts the smell of wine due to wide rim.
The tips I would advice to get the most out of your wine is to make sure you decant it, warm the wine glass you use and eat salty snacks before you drink.
Doing such a simple thing as using decanters can make a serious difference to the taste. You should decant a bottle of wine for few hours before serving and definitely do not refrigerate, the wine should be room temperature.
A warm glass may not sound much but does make a real difference. It is important to have the glass the same temperature as your wine room temperature. If your glassware is cold you can warm it up by running it under a warm tap for a minute.
Something a little different but does make a difference is adding salty snacks. If you’re having a dinner party and serving wine with your food then salty snacks are perfect for a pre meal food and also preparing your taste buds for the wine.
These tips do make a difference and are definitely worth giving a go and making standard practice when serving wine.
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