Almost... The real problem have been the circular openings on the upper surface of the glasses, allowing the liquid to escape when the former were inclined... And all of us have been so much inclined to let this happen during the evening.
Here's another picture of Marius and Sid, preparing to demonstrate the technique:
Finally, here's a last one (for the moment) showing Sid and me at the Markthalle (the Stuttgart covered market), taken on Saturday morning:
@Ashwin: So far, my sister sent me only a few pictures via e-mail, the rest will be following on a CD through snail mail. But anyway, her photos got somewhat dark since her flashlight was malfunctioning - Sid's pictures are much better. (BTW, we're still curious to know what happened to you the next day?)
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Here's another picture of Marius and Sid, preparing to demonstrate the technique:
Hmmm, from the looks of the photo... they're already quite adept in using that technique.
I noticed though, that they were holding smaller glasses compared with the ones they're holding here. I guess, I am just amazed that glasses of that size are actually used for drinking wine (referring to the linked pic).
Originally Posted by gstercken
Finally, here's a last one (for the moment) showing Sid me at the Markthalle (the Stuttgart covered market), taken on Saturday morning:
Nice. I finally see a photo of you looking at the camera.
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Reason: excessive use of the word 'photo'
Hmmm, from the looks of the photo... they're already quite adept in using that technique.
Yes, I can absolutely confirm that...
Originally Posted by cherish
I noticed though, that they were holding smaller glasses compared with the ones they're holding here. I guess, I am just amazed that glasses of that size are actually used for drinking wine (referring to the linked pic).
Depends on the type of wine. The one Marius is holding on the first picture (which must actually have been taken later) is used for more bold and assertive wines, like Amarone della Valpolicella (in this case).
Depends on the type of wine. The one Marius is holding on the first picture (which must actually have been taken later) is used for more bold and assertive wines, like Amarone della Valpolicella (in this case).
I just have to ask: why are bigger glasses used for bold and assertive wines?
I just have to ask: why are bigger glasses used for bold and assertive wines?
They allow the heavier aromas of those more robust red wines to circulate better, and, at the same time, enable the wine to breathe (get some oxygen). Actually, there's a whole science (and a lot of exaggerated hype going on) about the correct form of wine glasses.
Originally Posted by cherish
// Sorry for going off-topic.
Well, for the moment, you're pretty well on-topic...
They allow the heavier aromas of those more robust red wines to circulate better, and, at the same time, enable the wine to breathe (get some oxygen). Actually, there's a whole science (and a lot of exaggerated hype going on) about the correct form of wine glasses.
Interesting. I've always wondered why there are different kinds of wine glasses, of different shapes and sizes.
So, is it really necessary to let the wine breathe before drinking it? Why?
EDIT: I guess Wiki again answers (in part) my question... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_glass
// I thought, since this is a b-day thread and not a wine thread... my question(s) is/are off-topic.
Last edited by cherish; May 9th, 2006 at 07:02 PM.
So, is it really necessary to let the wine breathe before drinking it?
Not generally, but the more old and important a (red) wine is, the more it usually gains from "breathing" before drinking it. The bouquet and the aromatic complexity start developing under the influence of oxygen. It's much the same as with a perfume, which unfolds most its fragrance not when you inhale it from the opened bottle, but only when you spread it on your skin.
Not generally, but the more old and important a (red) wine is, the more it usually gains from "breathing" before drinking it. The bouquet and the aromatic complexity start developing under the influence of oxygen. It's much the same as with a perfume, which unfolds most its fragrance not when you inhale it from the opened bottle, but only when you spread it on your skin.
Put that way, I understand clearly now. Nice analogy.
It's much the same as with a perfume, which unfolds most its fragrance not when you inhale it from the opened bottle, but only when you spread it on your skin.
And just to avoid possible misunderstandings: No, we didn't spread the wine on our skins that night.
So, is it really necessary to let the wine breathe before drinking it? Why?
EDIT: I guess Wiki again answers (in part) my question... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wine_glass
wow, very interesting so drinking a wine in an ordinary glass/tumbler can destroy its taste?
you three seems to be enjoying yourselves nice pics guys
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