Royal etiquette for serving wine

No doubt wine is more popular than ever. It’s not only a great choice with meals, but can also be a part of a social gatherings and usually becomes a hot topic of discussion. So, it becomes necessary to observe proper wine-serving etiquette as it is not only a sign of good manners, but a way of pairing the right wine with a meal that will complement it, with right temperature of wine, proper glassware and sundry other details to receive the maximum enjoyment from the glass of wine.

Focusing on the two most basic questions of any entertainer:

Which wines should be served at which point in the evening, or with which types of meals? and,

How wine is best served?

White Wine also known as "dessert wines"

White Wine : is best served slightly chilled, usually at just below room temperature. The shape of the glass have a direct effect on the temperature of the wine; glass having a narrower bowl shall be used for serving these, which help in preventing body heat from the palm from raising the temperature of the wine.

The general rule for white wine   is that it should be served with white meat, so if you are making a dinner of fish, chicken, or even pork, white wine is a fairly safe bet. White wines are popularly known as “dessert wines”; this means they may be served with dessert, or served as dessert.

Red Wine : Generally used as "Evening Drink"

Red Wine : is best served at room temperature. Glass size and shape can make a difference here; a large bowl glass will help to keep the heat distributed just right.

General rule for serving red wine is to serve it with red meat. Dozens of different red wines, will go better with different foods. Red wines are served both as “aperitifs” and as “evening drinks”; port, for example, is highly fortified red wine. Pick a sherry glass for port, sherry, any other aroma-rich, heavy wines.

Enjoy pleasure of wine with an undaunted process!