what does the legs in wine represent.
Answer From Expert Roger Bohmrich MW
Legs are the clear streams or tears of liquid which fall slowly on the inside of a glass containing wine as it is swirled. These drips are formed by alcohol, and wine containing a higher alcohol content should theoretically form thicker legs which flow more slowly. The problem is that it is just not possible to assess the actual alcohol content based on the legs - it's simply far too imprecise. Appearance can provide a taster with information which can then be confirmed by smelling and tasting; but of all the markers, legs are insignificant and often misleading.
