how much wine to pour
Generally, leave enough room in the glass to gently swirl the wine and release the bouquet.
white wine and rose
pour 3 ounces into the glass
fill the glass one-third full.
red wine
pour 4 ounces
fill the glass half full.
champagne and sparkling wine
pour 4 ounces
fill the glass three-quarters full.
brandy
To create a chamber for the inhalation of brandy, only an ounce or two are poured.
To enjoy the first "nose," the brandy snifter is held just below the nose in a still position, and the bouquet is inhaled.
To appreciate the second "nose," the glass is held motionless, but is brought closer to the nose for inhalation.
Thereafter the glass is slowly swirled to release the full bouquet.