Frequently asked questions

What sort of glass should I be serving wine?Tulip-shaped or inward-curving lasses allow one to swirl, to get the bouquet effectively thus improving your ability to appreciate the wine. In order to do this, fill your glass to no more than a third full. The extent to which a wine releases its aroma depends on the shape of the glass

In what order should I serve wine? Dry before sweet, white before red, light before heavy, less before finer, young before old

How many calories in an average glass of wine (4 fl oz/115 ml) ? red wine = 83 calories, white wine 77 calories, rose 82 calories

Does it matter what wine is served with a particular food or dish? It is important to take into account personal taste and if a particular combination pleases you then that is the right choice. Neither the food nor the wine should overpower one another.

 

Did you know that:

Red wine can only be produced from red grapes but white wine can be produced from both red and white grapes

10,000 varieties of grapes exist worldwide

Red wine is better for the heart and arteries than white or other alcoholic drinks as it related to the antioxidants it contains