Taste the Difference, some info and a simple exercise!

First let me state I make no claim to be an authority when it comes to wine, I will say I have above average knowledge that helps me in the kitchen and at the table. Does a wine glass really matter, is there a difference in how a wine is received on your pallet by the style of glass in which it is served, the questions could go on but the answer is the same, YES. Some 20 years ago I was educated by a simple exercise that is fun to do with a gathering or by ones self, I will share this in a moment but first a bit of info. There are many styles and shapes in wine glassware, each of which are designed for the specific wine one is enjoying.  The mouth of the glass dictates where the wine is received, narrow will be the front of the mouth, tongue or pallet. Lighter reds such as Pinot Noir or Zinfandel should hit the tip of the pallet or tongue first where a Cabernet or Syrah should be received in the back of the pallet or mouth so a properly served Pinot should be offered in a narrow rimmed or mouthed glass where a Cabernet should be served in a wide mouth or rimmed glass. As for the size of the bowl, when it comes to reds large is better, much like sauteing in a pan, where there is room there is flavor, this may be a bad analogy but I think you get the idea but just in case the larger the area the more air, the more air the greater release of flavor, tannins ect.....OK here is a fun little exercise, gather up a bottle of Pinot Noir and two Pinot glasses with big bowl and narrow mouth ,a bottle of Cabernet and two Cab or Bola glasses, big bowl and wide mouth, now simply try each of the wines in the proper glassware then try them in the other glass. The flavors of each wine will be distinctly different in the different glassware, different hit of tannins, fruits and alcohol. Wines are being released much sooner than they should be thus wines cost less on average than they did say 15-20 years ago,  much has to do with the economy and wineries surviving. Well I hope if you are one who enjoys a good wine this will enhance your Red wine drinking experience. I am thinking recipe time so stay tuned and as always "Think Good Thoughts & Smile".