Generally speaking, it’s smart to keep glassware specific to medium and fuller-bodied white wines as they can easily stand in as light-bodied red wine glasses, making them ideal for transitioning through a coursed meal. They’re also dishwasher-safe for your convenience. The VINUM line’s Viognier and Chardonnay glasses also work well for Chenin Blanc, Pinot Grigio/Gris/Blanc, and more.

The mouth of this particular glass is not too narrow, designed to direct the flow of liquid to the desired area of the palate for optimized tasting based on its designated wine style. This particular collection was first launched in 1986, but the glassware company has been around since the mid-18th century and is credited with pioneering varietal-specific stemware. It’s also worth considering whether or not you mind handwashing glasses or would find a dishwasher-safe glass more suited to your needs.Įxpressive, low-acid wines thrive in Riedel’s 12.38-ounce crystal VINUM Viognier/Chardonnay glasses. No matter what your own glassware philosophy might be, it’s safe to say that durability, size, material, and versatility are important things to consider when looking for new wine glasses. “You don’t need a burgundy wine glass to drink burgundy.” Still, specialized glasses will always have their place in fine dining and for the serious, at-home drinker. “People want to simplify the wine-drinking experience,” she says.

“I’ve noticed that people aren’t into individual glass shapes as much as they used to be,” says Doreen Winkler, a natural wine sommelier and founder of the wine club Orange Glou. Getting insights from wine experts, though, can ease the process-especially now that the wine scene is moving toward a more pared-down approach to glassware. With so many styles available at a wide range of price points, shopping for wine glasses can be overwhelming.

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