
Hold the Glass Using the Stem
There is a proper way to hold your wine glass, and it’s not how you see most people holding it. Ideally, a wine glass with a stem needs to be held at the stem, and your fingers should not be touching the round part of the glass. This is important because it keeps you from changing the temperature of your wine by transferring your body’s warmth. Also, holding the glass by the stem keeps it clean and makes it easier to swirl.