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The right glass changes how a wine smells and feels more than most accessories ever will. You do not need a different glass for every grape. Most homes are best served by one good universal glass, and maybe a second shape for big reds.
At a glance
| Pick | Product | In one line | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best universal | Gabriel-Glas StandArt | One glass for reds, whites and sparkling | Price → |
| Best splurge | Zalto Denk'Art Universal | Hand-blown, feather-light, the sommelier favorite | Price → |
| Best for everyday | Zwiesel Glas Pure | Tough Tritan crystal that survives the dishwasher | Price → |
| Best value | Schott Zwiesel Mondial Burgundy | Wide bowl for Pinot Noir at a fair price | Price → |
| Best stemless | Riedel O Wine Tumbler Cabernet/Merlot | Stemless shape from a classic glass maker | Price → |
| Best outdoors | Bravario Unbreakable Tritan Wine Glasses | Plastic you can drop on the patio | Price → |
What matters: a bowl that narrows toward the top to hold aroma, a thin rim so the wine flows onto the tongue, and a stem so your hand does not warm the wine. Red glasses usually hold 12 to 16 oz (350 to 470 ml) and whites hold less. You only ever fill a glass about a third of the way.
Glass shapes at a glance
Typical bowl sizes. You only fill a glass about one third of the way.
