Youve been drinking wine all wrong heres how to do it correctly, according to the pros

Sip, sip, hooray.There’s a right way and a wrong way to drink wine, say experts — and just in time for the holidays, the vintage virtuosos at Tabl.com are sharing helpful tips for enjoying the perfect pour.Some important reminders include which glass to pair with each wine, how to properly hold the glass, and what temperature wine should be served at for optimal taste.Caroline Lips from tabl.com explained: “Drinking wine should be an enjoyable experience, so it’s a shame when you come to have a sip and you’re met with a harsh or dull taste.That’s why it is important to know how to store, serve and drink your wine properly. ““White and rosé wine should be kept in the fridge,” she continued, “but not served too cold as drinking it too chilled can mask the crisp and fruity flavors.”“Red wine should be stored at room temperature but chilled slightly before serving,” Lips added.

“Sometimes when it’s warmed too much the reaction of the complex chemicals in the drink can happen quicker, which can mess up the flavor and result in a loss of its freshness.”“Taking white or rosé wine out of the fridge 20 minutes before serving and allowing it to sit can help you reach the optimal serving temperature.Just as placing red wine in the fridge 20 minutes before you drink it can make for the perfect glass of vino.”She noted, “Other common wine drinking mistakes include using the wrong shape of glass, not letting red wine breathe before serving it and holding the glass by the bowl.”Keep reading for the 5 ways you’ve been drinking wine wrong, according to the pros.

Cheers!There are specific glasses to use for each type of wine.Red wine should be paired with wide bowls due to their ability to allow for aeration of the wine.

This lets the drink breathe, therefore enhancing its flavors.White wine glasses have smaller and narrower bowls — designed to preserve the cooler temperature and crispy acidity and in turn direct the scent strai...