The “ champagne flute” has become so closely associated with Champagne that few people realize that there was ever a different style used for “bubbly.” The coupe or “saucer” style was more in vogue when traditional French Champagne was only lightly bubbly. The fifth glass pictured needs little introduction. A survey of major types of white wine will reveal the difference the size of the glass can make in side-by-side comparisons. ![]() In this way, the Red/White pair of glasses really represents the different wine glass types for the full spectrum of white wines you might enjoy. However, we feel that this “standard” red wine glass is better for fuller-bodied, richer, bolder white wines that present stronger aromatics like full, rich and complex Chardonnays. as a “ red wine glass.” This is not unreasonable for beginners or those with limited storage space and we sell a combo “Red/White” set of wine glasses for exactly this reason. It’s common to use a glass at the smaller end of this spectrum, say 9-11oz., as a “ white wine glass” while using a glass at the larger end of this spectrum, say 12-14oz. ![]() The best types of white wine glasses are 9-14 oz. White wines tend to have very narrow ranges of temperature at which they taste best, so serving them in smaller amounts from a larger container better able to hold its ideal temperature longer is of significant benefit. White wines are generally less aromatic than red wines and usually taste better at cooler temperatures. This is why the sherry glass also makes a perfect tequila glass for tasting the finest Tequilas in the world. The small narrow sherry glass tends to minimize the effect of sherry’s smell on it’s taste and allows the drinker to taste sherry’s subtle fruits and minerals without overwhelming one’s senses. Getting a good full breath of these hyper-sweet alcohol-rich aromatics tends to overwhelm the palate and make the wine hard to taste. Sherry tends to be more acidic and higher in alcohol. The port wine glass is small because of the way port is consumed slowly in small amounts, but still large enough to swirl and capture aromatics that affect how the wine tastes. These specialty wines are very potent and typically consumed slowly in small amounts. The first two wine glasses are the Port wine glass and the Sherry wine glass. The obvious differences in size and shape of different types of wine glasses make each one more suitable for different types of wine. ![]() From left to right they are, Port, Sherry, White Wine, Red Wine, Champagne, and two specialized red wine glasses, the Burgundy and the Bordeaux. There are seven basic types of wine glasses in common use today. Setting aside the look (aesthetics) of the wine glass, the feel of the wine glass in our hand and even the cost of wine glasses and focusing our attention strictly on how different types of wine glasses affect the taste of our wines requires us to take a closer look at the anatomy of different types of wine glasses. At BestWineGlass, we believe the most important aspect of a glass is how it makes the wine taste. ![]() Preferences may vary, but there are predictable preferences that most of us will share. Understanding how a wine glass affects the taste of our wines is important for enjoying any wine to its fullest potential. Glasses are the most important tool for our enjoyment of wine. The correct glass makes all the difference.
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