
Should you prefer multipurpose wine glasses, consider the large-sized, reasonably priced glasses ($15 for six, ) that are shown here. And contemporary white wine glasses boast rounded edges, long stems, and thinner bowls that are easy to cradle while letting all kinds of whites, from sauvignon blanc to chardonnay, aerate. Another option is to purchase varietal-specific glasses, or those made for white wine or red wine, in shapes that allow the wine to breathe, boosting its aromas and releasing its flavors, and enhancing the quaffing experience.Ĭase in point: Burgundy glasses, made from durable, lead-free crystal glass, with wide, rounded bowls, are designed to maximize the depth of this aromatic, complex red wine. For instance, you could supplement your trusty utilitarian vessels with a set of dishwasher-safe stemless wine glasses made from crystal glass strengthened with titanium to shield against breakage-obviously perfect for butter-fingered wine lovers. And we're here to help, sharing an enticing array of everyday wine glasses that will serve you well for everything from happy hour and book club gatherings-in real life or virtual-to holiday dinners or most any occasion imaginable.Įven if every glass in your kitchen cabinet or home bar is completely intact, free of hairline cracks and relentless smudges, it's not a bad idea to widen the circle.



Whether company's coming or the last dinner party you hosted left your stash in smithereens, chances are your stemware is in need of a reboot.
