I found this article on the Web about picking the right glass for your wine. Some of us aren’t aware that there’s a difference in what glass you use. This is a handy article to keep when you’re deciding what glass to pick.
Basic Tips for Choosing the Perfect Glass for Your Favorite Wines:
The Glass: Thin and clear
To appreciate the beauty of wine, get glasses that are not colored or decoratively chiseled. It’s hard to explain (with words) the difference between thin crystal and thick glass. You have to experience it to understand.
The Stem vs. Stemless Tumblers
It’s a personal choice but a glass with a stem is the preferred choice.
You can enjoy seeing the colors of the wine as you twirl it around without looking at fingerprints that would appear on a tumbler. Holding a tumbler with your hands will warm the wine too quickly.
Wine Glasses for Reds:
The Bowl: Wider
The bigger flavors in reds need to spread out. The wider bowl also lets in more air, which releases bold aromas and flavors.
The Opening: Wider
Dip your nose into the wider bowl to get a load of more complex aromas.
Tip: When pouring wines, keep the wine level to the lower one-third the glass. This leaves lots of air and swirl room, both of which enhance the enjoyment of your wines.
BIG REDS (Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz):
Get a big bowl and a big opening.
SOFT REDS (Pinot Noir, Merlot):
Get a big bowl that narrows a tinge at the opening.
Wine Glasses for Whites:
The Bowl: Narrower
The smaller capacity helps keep temperatures cool longer.
The Opening: Narrower
The lighter aromas waft well in a narrower glass.
SPIRITED WHITES (Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay):
Get a bowl with a little room that narrows slightly at the opening.
DELICATE WHITES (Riesling, Pinot Gris, Gewurztiminer):
Get a narrow bowl and a narrow opening.
Hint: If you plan to serve several types of wine but don’t want to shell out the cash for several types of glassware, buy the generic tulip-shaped wine glasses.
One Final Note… The Wash:
Always wash your wine glasses in hot water only. Soap can build up inside the glass and affect a wine’s flavor.
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