How to hold red wine glasses?

First, make sure the diameter of your red wine glass is the right size for you. If not, the wine will be slightly too aerated. To figure out what size wine glass you need, consider your hand size. To find the right fit for most people, count the number of wine corkscrews you need to remove with your fingers. If your fingers span around the circumference of the glass, then you should have a good fit.

How to hold red wine glass without touching stem?

To hold a red wine glass without touching the stem and getting wine on it, use the thumb, index, middle and ring fingers on the rim of the glass as shown in the image. With the thumb and ring finger, hold the glass so that the middle of the base is on the table. Use your index and middle finger to hold the rim, with the thumb and ring finger providing support. This method helps you avoid raising the glass off the table and lifting the wine off the glass’

How to hold red wine glass without touching the rim?

An elegant way to hold red wine glass without touching the rim is to use a wine coaster. These are small mats made of various materials that can absorb the moisture from the wine glass. The use of coaster will prevent wine from splashing onto the tablecloth and furniture or onto your hands. If you want more coverage, you can also use a small coaster for each glass and place them on the table.

How to hold red wine glass without touching?

When served in a narrow bowl, a red wine glass holds a small amount of liquid with little room for the human hand. To prevent the wine from spilling or sloshing, put a small napkin in the glass, and rest the bowl on it. When you hold the glass, use two hands. Rest the fingertips of one hand on the edge of the bowl and the palms of your other hand on the rim.

How to hold red wine glass without touching base?

First, sit down with a wine glass in hand and place it on a flat surface, somewhere close to the couch or armchair. Put your feet flat on the floor. If you’re sitting on the couch, place the wine glass between your legs with the base of the glass slightly lower than the armrest. If you’re sitting on an armchair, first, put the glass on the arm and then slightly lower it so the base is below the level of the arm.