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Wine Glasses by Michael Edwards The Red Wine Companion | |||||||||||||||||||
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The general rule for fine wine glasses is that they should be simple, plain, unadorned, and tulip shaped. The Austrian glass designer Georg Riedel has made a special study of their optimal shape, and his top of the range Sommelier glasses, particular the generously sized Bordeaux and Burgundy glasses, are ideal.  Tulip shaped glasses are ideal for drinking. From left to right: Syrah, Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Barrillo.  As
important as wine serving temperatures is the type of wine glasses in
which wines are served. The shape of a wine glass can impact the taste
of the wine, and for this reason different types of wine are served in
different glasses.The three main types of wine glasses are: • White wine glasses: tulip shaped • Red wine glasses: more rounded and have a larger bowl • Sparkling wine flutes: tall and thin. A suitable all-purpose wine glass should hold 10 oz, be transparent to allow the taster to examine the colour of the wine and its body, and have a slight curve in at the top to hold in the bouquet. While an all-purpose wine glass is fine for serving a red wine, do not serve a white wine in a red wine glass. Pouring Wine Still wines should be poured towards the centre of the glass, while sparkling wines should be poured against the side to preserve bubbles. To control drips, twist the bottle slightly as you tilt it upright. When pouring wine, fill the glass no more than two-thirds (about 5-6 oz). This will allow your guests to swirl the wine, smell the bouquet and check out the wine's "legs." A glass can always be refilled if desired. At a dinner party, serve wine to the women and older guests first, then the men and end with your own glass. |
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