Temperature, Glass, Decant Pocket Deck
Recall fast rules for matching wine style to temperature, glassware, and decanting purpose.
Temperature What changes when wine is too cold versus too warm? Use temperature to balance aroma, freshness, and structure. What is the quick glassware rule by style? Delicate or cool wines need smaller or narrower bowls; fuller or tannic reds can use larger bowls. The bowl affects aroma concentration, oxygen contact, and warming speed. Glass Decant request A guest asks whether a bottle should be decanted. Should we decant this? Your line Let me check the purpose: if it is young and tight, we use air; if it is older with sediment, we separate gently and serve promptly. We decant…
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