 A wine glass is like a speaker... Music sounds better coming out of amazing speakers. The experience of wine is better when tasted from amazing glasses. This isn’t to say there’s no place or necessity for a small portable bluetooth, or even headphones at times, but depending on your situation, the right glassware can really elevate the enjoyment of wine. There are a million wine glass options out there, and I haven’t tried them all. What I have here for you today is a selection of glasses that I personally use every week. I’ve selected them for their excellent quality and value; and because they make the experience of drinking wine better for me. All of these except the last one are available for order through my @Amazon holiday gift buying guide. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE GUIDE! 🍷Top Left:
Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Glass Pure Stemware Collection Bordeaux Red Wine Glass, 23-Ounce 👍🏼: Massive/dramatic bowl, sturdy enough to put in the dishwasher (HUGE plus for me), beautiful shape/style, statement-maker, excellent for bold, full-bodied wines. 👎🏼: This is my favorite red wine glass — only con is that they are big so can be a challenge to store and take up significant space in dishwasher. 💸: $66.99 / set of 6 🍷Top Second from Left: Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Glass Pure Stemware Collection Sauvignon Blanc/Rose/Tasting, White Wine Glass, 13.8-Ounce 👍🏼: This is my favorite all-around wine glass, about half the size of the previous glass. I use it for both reds and whites. Easy to hold, easy to clean (also dishwasher safe), beautiful design, suitable for all occassions. 👎🏼: A little on the small side for a wine that really needs to spread out in the glass to breathe. 💸: $49.99 / set of 6 🍷Top Third from Left: Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Glass Pure Stemware Collection Champagne Flute with Effervescence Points, 7.1-Ounce 👍🏼: Same beautiful design as the rest of the line and dishwasher safe. I love this glass for champagne cocktails! 👎🏼: Personally, I don’t love flutes for Champagne. I often enjoy a larger bowl as I love to swirl and stick my nose in the glass, which is tough to do with a flute. Yes, you lose bubbles faster this way, but just pour small and often! 💸: $81.99 / set of 6 🍷Top Fourth from Left: Jancis Robinson x Richard Brendon ‘The Wine Glass’ 👍🏼: Food and Wine Magazine refers to this as “the only wine glass you’ll ever need to buy”. To a degree, I think this is true. The shape of this glass is both beautiful and practical, making a stellar vessel for every kind of wine. I particularly like these for special bottles of Champagne. The glass is paper-thin and gets you as up-close and personal as humanely possible with your wine. 👎🏼: This glass is extremely fragile and very expensive. The website states that they are dishwasher safe, and maybe they are if you use a gentle cycle and have nothing else in the washer with them, but I wouldn’t do it. I have broken at least three of them (while relatively sober). If your friends like to drink as much as mine do, I suggest setting these aside for more organized tasting moments. 💸: $112.00 / set of 2 or $320.00/set of 6 at richardbrendon.com 🍷Bottom Left: Modvera 20oz Red & White Stemless Wine Glass 👍🏼: Perfect for your daily after-work glass of whatever. Easy to clean and store. These also make for a nice water glass. 👎🏼: Some people really hate stemless glasses. I wouldn’t say I fully agree, but I use this style the least unless I’m having a party. White wines get warm when held in your hand, and the overall experience is not as good in my opinion. The convenience, however, is definitely worth something. For the category and price, I like these a lot. 💸: $23.95 / set of 6 🍷Bottom Second from Left: Govino 8 Ounce Dishwasher Safe Series Flute Glasses 👍🏼: If the previous glass is your echo dot, this is your rechargeable mini bluetooth speaker — the one you take to the park or pool or throw in the basket on your cruiser bike. These little guys are ultra lightweight and durable (made of crystal clear plastic). They are perfect for a little more elegance and style for outdoor settings. You will also find the regular tumblers on my Amazon gift guide! 👎🏼: These are, well, plastic!! They are not as nice as a real glass, but for obvious reasons. Also, although they are dishwasher-safe, you must make sure nothing metal is touching them or they can melt and distort their shape while in the machine. 💸: $24.95 /set of 4 So there you have it! What are some of your favorite wine glass options?! Which ones are you ordering??
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