To Swirl or Not to Swirl

Here's a bit of wine trivia to keep you on your toes.

 

What wines should be swirled in the glass before drinking them?

 

 

 

Answer: all wines. Swirling aerates a wine by mixing the smellable components with the air which gives the wine a more pronounced smell resulting in a more complex taste. Most people think they should only swirl reds, but champagnes, sparkling wines, and dessert wines can be gently swirled as well. Most restaurants and bars in the U.S. fill to the rim of the glass, making this aeration a bit more difficult.

 

So there you have it - swirling wine is not just for snobs - it's for everyone! Swirl away in confidence my friends. Cheers!