After opening a bottle, the wine will usually keep for several days if recorked and refrigerated. Champagne should be well chilled to about 45 degrees prior to serving. White table wines should be chilled about 55 degrees. White wines and champagnes should be opened just before serving. Twist the bottle, not the cork.
Wine glasses come in many shapes and sizes.
The best glasses for red wine have a large circular bowl, while tulip-shaped glasses are ideal for white wine. Champagne glasses should be tall and thin to retain those precious bubbles. Much of the wine's pleasure comes from its aroma, which should be allowed to develop in the top half of the glass. Return to main magazine directory. Return to Alumni page.