Today, I'm going to talk to you about the most important part of Chinese wine table culture - pouring wine.
From ancient times to the present, wine has always been a must-have commodity for people's entertainment and business banquets, whether it is the best mood, deepening friendship, or celebrating happy events, it is inseparable from it. A few friends sit around a table and have a glass of wine and two side dishes, which can make people disperse in an instant. This unique wine table culture embodies the ancient and unique Chinese culture, and has also become one of the important symbols of China as a country of etiquette.
Although it may be a headache for people to have workplace rules, in fact, how can social situations be separated from socializing?Therefore, we must learn to summarize the essence of wine table etiquette, discard its dross, and inherit the cultivated Chinese wine culture.
In Chinese wine culture, there is no better way to show etiquette than pouring wine. Knowing how to pour wine will not only make you feel favored by your elders, leaders and colleagues in the drinking party, but also make your future career more smooth.
Remember the "Three Principles of Pouring" and you will not suffer at the wine table.
Some people will pour wine with their hands according to the position of others. This type of reverse pouring is only applicable when sacrificing ancestors, and in other contexts, it can come across as a rejection and lack of respect.
Especially in front of elders and leaders, we must pay attention to this.
For example, if you and the leader sit across the same table, you must not pour the wine rashly.
The correct way is that when the leader or other guests pick up the glass and prepare to drink, you should hold the bottle firmly with both hands to prevent the wine from spilling;If the other person just gently holds the wine glass, you can hold the third of the bottle with one hand and slowly pour it into the wine glassAlso, when you tilt your glass to pour, move slightly away from the table to avoid spilling onto your guests.
First of all, the leader will generally sit on the "seat" of the wine party, that is, the position closest to the door, so it is called "seat guest". When pouring wine, start from the position where the leader is seated, and then pour the wine to the others in a counterclockwise direction. If I'm at the bottom of the seat, I'm going to pour wine for the leaders and elders in time.
If there are unfamiliar people present, I must figure out their identity so as not to be as embarrassed as not knowing the names of the elders when pouring wine at home.
When women are involved, be sure to ask them if they drink alcohol first, and if they can't, change them to warm water or drinks in time.
There is also a special attention to the amount of wine poured, as the saying goes, "when the wine is eight points full, the words are left three points soft", so you should pay attention to the amount of wine poured, do not pour too full, and avoid spilling. Usually, when the wine bottle is about to bottom, the remaining bit of wine is called "wine blessing", which is generally poured to the most important person at the wine table and blesses him. This can leave a lasting impression.
In addition to the above points, the most important thing when pouring wine for the leader is to remain calm, especially on important occasions, to be steady and decent, and leave a reliable impression on the leader. Also, be sure to prepare a bottle of good wine to impress the leader.
Having said so much about the tips for pouring wine, how do you choose a good and inexpensive wine?Next, I would like to recommend to you two kinds of fine wines as a reference for wine banquets, namely Jade Cicada Special Qu and Hougongfang Gongwu Wine.
The first is the Jade Cicada Special Song
Jade Chan Tequ and the famous Luzhou Laojiao are liquor brands produced in the same place, both from Luzhou Liquor City in Sichuan. Jade cicada wine is a small golden flower in Sichuan wine, which is famous in the whole province, especially in Luzhou. As the second largest aromatic wine in Luzhou, Jade Cicada Tequ is often used by people to replace the low-grade wine in Luzhou Laojiao and become a fine wine on the daily table.
Jade Cicada Tequ is a low-grade liquor with atmospheric packaging and excellent wine quality. Although there is not much publicity, the quality of this wine is definitely not to be underestimated.
The jade cicada special song is fused with complex flavors such as koji aroma, grain aroma and cellar bottom aroma, exuding a rich wine aroma. The taste is mellow and full of the characteristics of Sichuan sake. On the palate, the nose is pure, slightly sweet, and the aftertaste is slightly short, but slightly dry. As a liquor of about 100 yuan, Jade Cicada Tequ is definitely a value-for-money liquor, which is very suitable for family dinners.
The second recommendation is the thick workshop Gong Wu
Hougongfang is a high-end soy sauce wine brand founded by the cigarette brand Guangdong Wuyeshen, and its strength is very strong. At the beginning of the millennium, the Hougongfang brand and distillery were born in Moutai Town, Guizhou, and officially sold them in 2011. Hougongfang Sauce Flavor Liquor uses Guizhou's specialty glutinous red sorghum, high-quality wheat and traditional Moutai brewing techniques, and the quality of the brewed sauce flavor wine is not inferior to that of well-known brands.
Hougongfang Gongwu is a Daqukun sand sauce fragrant wine, which is extremely cost-effective in the 200 yuan stall.
Thick workshop Gongwu exudes a rich and mellow sauce aroma. Poured into a glass and observed, the wine is slightly yellow and exudes an intoxicating sauce aroma. The aroma is soft and fragrant in the mouth, the taste is elegant and not irritating, peaceful and mellow. Compared with big brands such as Pulang, Jinsha Six Stars, and Prince Liquor at the same price, Hougongfang Gongwu's liquor is of better quality and more cost-effective.
Pure Daqukun sand sauce-flavored liquor worth about 200 yuan, Hougongfang Gongwu is undoubtedly the first choice. In addition, the design of the Hougongfang Gongwu wine bottle is bold, using a light luxury small red altar - cinnabar color wine jar, sprinkled with gold embellishment, coupled with a heavy bottle cap, the overall design is dignified and elegant, showing the charm of oriental aesthetics.
To sum up, wine tasting not only allows for a wonderful journey of taste buds, but also shows your charm in social situations. Have you had a similar experience?How much do you think drinking etiquette plays a role in socializing?Come and share your thoughts!If you want to know more about wine, also give me a follow + collection + like to support.