Which statement about white wine glass service is NOT true?

• A. Short stemware with a wide bowl.
• B. Tall stemware with a wide bowl.
• C. A colorless glass is preferred for clarity.
• D. The stem should be held to avoid warming.

Answer: (B)

White wine service centers on preserving chill and directing delicate aromas. The glass should feel comfortable to hold by the stem so the warmth of your hand doesn’t raise the wine’s temperature, and it should be colorless so you can clearly assess the wine’s hue. A bowl that is wide and broad increases the wine’s exposed surface area, which makes it warm up faster and spreads aromas more diffusely—both of which weaken the experience of white wine. Therefore, the combination described as tall stemware with a wide bowl isn’t aligned with how white wine is best presented. A tall stem with a narrower bowl or tulip-like shape is preferred to keep the wine cooler and focus its aroma, while you hold the stem to avoid warming. The other statements align with those practices.