Why do wine glasses have a stem?

Why do wine glasses have a stem?

Other than adding an utterly chic, stylish and sophisticated air to the glass; why do wine glasses have a stem? Predominantly in order to keep the wine at the correct temperature: fresh for example when considering white wine, but ultimately it’s etiquette that...
Matching food and wine: Seafood

Matching food and wine: Seafood

There is nothing better than a seafood platter and a bottle of wine…but which wine should I pair with this luxurious treat? A crisp glass of white wine matches well with fish dishes, and even depending on the meat, a glass of light, tender red. However, as a rule,...
Matching food and wine: Pasta

Matching food and wine: Pasta

The best thing to do when pairing pasta with your wine is to ignore the pasta; and its shapes (as you probably guessed) and put more emphasis on the sauce. For example: the wine selection will not be the same if you choose a tomato based dish, as it would be if you...