The type of glass you use to drink wine can make a real difference; large wine glasses can really make a cheap bottle of wine taste like an expensive bottle. There are other tips to help improve the taste however it is key to get the glass right before you start doing anything else.
When selecting a glass that you want to enhance flavour look for a glass which is large and round with a very wide rim. This helps add a psychological factor when people taste the wine making them think it is something special and adds the extra wow factor. This type of glass does have many benefits; it helps the smell of the wine to be released as well as aiding the flavour by the taste bursting in the mouth as soon as the wine is drunk.
The tips I would advice to get the most out of your wine is to make sure you decant it, warm the wine glass you use and eat salty snacks before you drink.
Doing such a simple thing as using decanters can make a serious difference to the taste. Remember to decant the bottle of wine two hours before you want to drink it, this is important and also make sure it remains at room temperature.
Having a warm glass is simple thing but often overlooked. Remember to always have your wine glasses at room temperature. If your glassware is cold you can warm it up by running it under a warm tap for a minute.
Something a little different but does make a difference is adding salty snacks. If you’re not serving wine before the meal salty snacks and picks are great before meal snacks and mouth cleanser before the wine.
Please do try these tips out when you next have a dinner party as I have found them to be really useful and they only require a little effort.