As we the holiday season continues to swirl around us, the parties, gatherings and get-togethers are full of friends and family, food and of course, wine. Deep reds, crisp whites and aromatic blushes wink at us from all types and sizes of wine glasses. The key to finding the right wine glass for your next party or even your next glass of Bordeaux or Sauvignon Blanc is understanding what wine connoisseurs have always known – that the shape of glass you choose is determined by the wine you plan to pour into it.
If you plan to enjoy a high tannin red wine, then you should use a wide but high rimmed glass that will direct the wine to the center of your tongue so you experience the full flavor and body the wine has to offer. This type of wine glass is also a great vehicle for full-bodied white wines.
Ever wonder why champagne is drunk from those high-fluted glasses? The height of the glass allows the bouquet to bloom completely and allows for a complex touch on the tongue to full experience all the flavors in the drink.
Having the right glass for wine can enhance the experience you and your guests have while drinking it and allow for the flavors and texture of glass of wine to come forth. It will increase the experience and make your event or evening that much more enjoyable. Read more about how to select the right glass for your wine in our wine glass overview here.
When you are in need of a selection of wine glasses, Cooks Plus offers a durable, elegant and leadless wine glass line in our Schott Wine Glasses. We have 2 lines that we offer by Schott – Forte and Pure. These stems rival Riedel the Rolls Royce of wine stems, both of which are lead-filled.
Remember: The key today for wine glass selection is getting the right stem for the wine. The right sized opening at the top of the wine glass, the right height and shape of the bowl can make all the difference in your wine drinking experience.
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