How to Serve Wine...

The Dallas Morning News' dining critic Leslie Brenner served up these tips in an article last March.  Ostensibly, the instructions were for restaurant servers, but I think most apply to us at home at the dinner table as well.

Take note...

• Always pour a taste--for yourself or someone you trust--before serving everyone.  You want to make sure the wine isn't corked, cooked or damaged in some other way.
• When you pour, leave the glass on the table. Don't pick it up and tilt it like a beer glass as if you're trying to avoid a foamy head.
• Don't overfill the glass; one third full is about right. Leave the wine plenty of room to breathe.
• A good host makes sure everyone has enough wine.  But don't get overzealous and overfill.
• When you come to the end of the bottle, make sure you pour everyone's glass to the same level.

What other tips can you share in the comments below?