How to Hold a Wine Glass
What is the proper way to hold a glass of wine?
It's just a matter of being practical.
With a traditional, stemmed wine glass (of any shape or size), it is most "acceptable" to hold it by the stem near the base. Or even at the base. The grip is mostly between the thumb and index finger with some occasional assistance from the middle finger. Take a look below for some classy examples.
You might consider that with wines typically served chilled (white and orange for example), holding the glass at the stem, in addition to making you appear high-class and "in-the-know," keeps it cooler for a longer period of time as it will reduce the amount of heat transferred from your hand.
What if the stem and base of the wine glass have taken a vacation?
With a stemless glass, your options are limited, wouldn't you say. You're going to have to hold it to drink it - so at the base will do. If your only option is stemless and you're going to be holding it for an extended period of time rather than sitting at a table, it might be preferable to drink red wine so that you're not warming it to a less than ideal temperature; even a great host making the rounds should be able to enjoy a glass at its best.
Further Reading
- https://www.wikihow.com/Hold-a-Wine-Glass
- https://www.vinovest.co/blog/how-to-hold-a-wine-glass
- Hold a Wine Glass like a Pro
May 2, 2023