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Choosing the Perfect Wine Glass
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By: Kiera James
Many modern wines do not need to be aged over a great period of time;
therefore extensive cellars are often unnecessary. Having said this, if you
have the time, space and resource to excavate a cellar, your wine will
surely benefit. A purpose built cellar is not normally an option for most
households and so suitable alternatives must be explored.
Planning to acquire new wine glasses? Want ideas on what to pick and
what to avoid buying? Getting the right wine glass is crucial for the total
experience of drinking good wine. It isn't only for aesthetic reasons but it
actually has scientitifc underpinnings on why wine glasses should be used.
Here are some guidelines to follow when choosing wine glasses and how
to keep them in good condition:
Crystal is a must
Crystal glasses are the best kind of glasses that can be used for drinking
wine. It is important to keep away from using stained or colored glasses
when drinking wine because this doesn't give you the opportunity to
observe and appreciate the wine itself. Avoid buying wine glasses that
have patterns or line designs since this causes light to reflect on the wine
which in turn affects the wine's color.
Glasses for red or white wine
Tradition dictates that red wine be poured into large glasses while white
wine into smaller ones. You don't have to strictly follow this rule since
both white and red wine need the same space to open up. Each have
nuances that must be carefully regarded to fully realize their potentials.
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Stem preferences
Another tradition for wine lovers is the use of long stem glasses to
prevent the wine from heating up quickly. Because of technological and
design advances in wine glass production, there are now stemless glasses
that reduce the rate of the wine heating up.
Washing your wine glasses
Don't use a dishwasher to clean your wine glasses since they use
detergents that have ingredients which can cause the glass's quality to
become lower. This can also prevent you from tasting or smelling the
wine if some of the detergent used sticks to the glass. Use a smooth and
clean piece of cloth as well as soap or even a detergent to wash the
glasses.
Keep extra glasses at home
It isn't unusual for wine glasses to break their stems easily if not handled
with care. You can never tell when your friend, spouse, parents, or kids
will break a glass or two. Thus, it is a good idea to have some extra
glasses stored somewhere safe.
Keep in mind that higher quality glasses highlight the flavor as well as the
aroma of your wine. Crystal glasses are of the highest quality but also the
most expensive, ranging from $50 to $100 dollars! This may sound like a
steep a price, but if you defenitely want to maximize your drinking
experience they may be well be worth the money.
As a final point, always store your wine bottles on their side. Corks are
designed to be kept moist, so that they remain airtight and do not
crumble when a corkscrew is inserted.
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