How important is it that I choose the right wine glass?
As winemakers, we craft our wines carefully so that you can enjoy and savor the aroma as well as the taste. The right wine glass will gather the wine’s aroma in a way that brings out the unique characteristics and nuances we have worked hard to create. For us, the right wine glass is essential to your experience!
What are the most important aspects of a wine glass to consider?
When it comes to picking the right glassware, the decision is less about deciding between a stem vs. stemless wine glass, and more so about the size and shape of the bowl.
Which wine glass is best suited for red wines?
In general, you want your red wine in a wine glass with a wide bowl. A wider bowl will expose your wine to more oxygen allowing the full bodied flavors to “open up."
The classic Bordeaux wine glass - perfectly paired with bold reds with high tannins like a Cabernet Sauvignon, or Merlot. Look for a glass with a wide rim and medium sized bowl. The design of this wine glass allows more oxygen to contact the wine, and ethanol (alcohol) evaporates. Your bold red wines will taste smoother and the shape will bring out the fruit flavors.
Burgundy or Pinot Noir Wine Glass - This style wine glass generally has a shorter stem and very wide bowl to help collect the bolder aromas of delicate red wines like Pinot Noir. The wide rim also makes sure the wine hits your palate in the right way to bring out maximum sweetness.
Which wine glass is best suited for white wine?
White wine glasses are generally shorter and have a smaller bowl size. The aromas are much lighter in white wines, so you want a wine glass that allows you to get your nose much closer to the wine.
High Acid White Wines - When drinking a white wine with high acids like a Sauvignon Blanc, or Riesling you want a wine glass with a narrow bowl to concentrate the aromas. This slim wine glass shape also helps regulate the temperature and keep the wines chilled.
Chardonnay or Montrachet Wine Glass - Glasses designed for Chardonnay or other full bodied white wines have a very large bowl similar to the burgundy style but are slightly smaller and shorter, with a much smaller stem. These varietals are often oaked, and you want the big surface area to bring out their rich qualities.
