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Red Wine Served Warm

All red wines must be served warm; say as warm, or a little warmer, than the room in which you sit. Cold red wine has no flavor and is a barbarism. It is better to have it too warm than too cold, and if there is any danger of this, place the bottles in a tub of lukewarm water. White wine must be served cold; sparkling wines, very cold indeed. Never put ice in a wineglass; it is simply ridiculous, spoils the flavor of the wine, looks awkward, and shows want of knowlege of the world.