There is nothing worse than getting out that fine bottle of wine you have been saving for just the perfect occasion with friends, only to discover that your wine glasses are cloudy in appearance. All wine should be drank from not only the right kind of glass for its type but those glasses should be sparkling clean and clear for the occasion.
Even the finest crystal wine glasses can get that filmy coating on them if they are not properly washed after each use. Too many wine drinkers forget and place their glasses in the dishwasher. This is something that should never be done since the heat from the dishwasher can cause cracks and create that foggy look that is so unappealing.
Wine glasses should be carefully washed by hand with warm water and mild dish detergent. If need be a little vinegar can be added to the water in order to keep the film from building up. If it does, allow the glasses to soak in white vinegar for a couple of hours before washing. This may need to be done a couple of times to get them sparkling again but it is well worth the effort when you pull out your waiter style Elan Corkscrew to open that fine bottle of wine with friends.