The way you hold a wine glass may seem like a tiny detail, but good etiquette often lives in the smallest gestures. For a stemmed wine glass, gently hold the stem between your thumb, index finger and middle finger, allowing your remaining fingers to rest naturally—never grip the bowl as though it is an ordinary tumbler. Holding the stem keeps the warmth of your hand from changing the wine’s temperature, prevents fingerprints from covering the beautiful glass and gives you better control when lifting or gently swirling your drink. Keep your grip relaxed, your wrist natural and the glass at approximately waist or chest level while speaking; repeatedly waving it in the air can distract from the conversation. When taking a sip, bring the glass gracefully towards you instead of leaning your entire body towards it, and try to drink from the same area of the rim—especially when wearing lipstick—to avoid leaving marks all around the glass.
During a toast, lift your glass with a smile and make eye contact; if you clink, do it gently around the widest part of the bowl, although at a large or formal table, simply raising the glass is perfectly elegant. Never overfill your glass, rush your drink or use it to point at someone. And if you are served wine but prefer not to drink, there is no need to turn the glass upside down or offer a long explanation—a polite “No, thank you” is always enough. True elegance is not about performing complicated rules or making other people feel uncomfortable; it is about appearing relaxed, considerate and confident. Hold the stem, sip slowly, stay present in the conversation and remember: the most sophisticated person at the table is often the one who makes good manners look completely effortless. 🍷✨
xoxo,
ROMINAH
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