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Pour a Bottle of Wine
- Wrap a napkin around the neck for insulation.
- Hold the bottle in the palm of your hand, label facing the guest, so he or she can observe the vintage.
- Pour table wine down the inside of a glass.
- Bring the bottle to the glass and twist the bottle over the glass to halt the drops to avoid spills.
Pouring Champagne
- Pour champagne soon after the bottle is opened.
- Avoid stimulating the bubbles by pouring in a trickle.
- Pour a small amount of champagne into a glass, let the froth settle for a moment, then fill the glass three-quarters full.
How Much Wine to Pour
Generally, leave enough room in the glass to gently swirl the wine and release the bouquet.
- White Wine and Rose : pour 3 ounces into the glass, fill the glass one-third full.
- Red Wine : pour 4 ounces, fill the glass half full.
- Champagne and Sparkling Wine : pour 4 ounces, fill the glass three-quarters full.
- Brandy : To create a chamber for the inhalation of brandy, only an ounce or two are poured.
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