Tis the season for holiday parties. Here are some tips and how to’s from modern day etiquette expert and Chateau Souverain partner, Daniel Post Senning, on the topic wine gifting, serving and sipping. Daniel answers the common “what is the protocol for bringing wine as a thank you gift for the host?” question, plus his five tips for modern day wine etiquette and more. Here are few tips:
- Start by planning on serving half a bottle of wine for each guest, and adjust based on your knowledge of the group.
- White wine should be held by the glass stem or base to avoid warming the chilled wine with your hand. Red wine is served at room temperature, so the glass may be held at the bowl.
- Offer to pour wine for others before you pour for yourself.
- Fill wine glasses to their widest point.
- When gifting or serving, remember that expensive does not necessarily equal excellent. Find a bottle of wine that you feel reflects your lifestyle, and would trust to serve to any guest. Chateau Souverain is a great example; rooted in more than 70 years of California history, the winery offers three varietals of distinctive, high-quality wine, all for under $20. Remember, it’s the thought that counts.
More tips can be heard on their weekly podcasts on https://www.apmpodcasts.org/awesome-etiquette/.
