[header] How to pour a glass of wine [title] Remove the foil from the wine bottle's neck. [step] This is an often overlooked step in pouring wine, and is not essential. However, some foil covers contain lead, which can leach into the wine in tiny amounts if the wine is allowed to contact it during the pour. 
Removing the foil cover can also prevent unsightly drips. [substeps] Aim to cut the foil cover about half an inch (1 cm) below the bottle's lip.