Shape: While universal wine glasses typically are designed with a traditional bell shape, there can be some small differences among them. With that in mind, I asked Leon and seven other sommeliers and beverage directors to share their favorite wineglasses, whether you’re looking for a durable set or a couple of splurge-worthy standouts to add to your glassware collection.īest overall | Best less-expensive | Best sturdy | Best for white wines | Best for red wines | Best for sparkling wines “But ultimately, when you’re talking about cracking open a bottle on a Tuesday night, you don’t need to be precious.” “It’s nice to be able to smell the wine as you’re drinking,” says Chris Leon, owner and wine director of Leon & Son in Brooklyn. But for the average person (even the average wine-loving person), a universal glass - one that is stemmed and of medium size – will do the trick. Stemmed wineglasses also mean you don’t need to grasp the bowl itself and risk warming up your drink.Ĭlassifications can get really nitty-gritty for those who care (we’re talking ultraspecialized designs for specific varietals ). If you’ve ever taken a sip of a funky-tasting wine, waited a bit, and then tried it again to better success, you know what I’m talking about. Sounds like science, which it is, but all you need to know is that oxidation changes a wine’s aroma and taste - in a good, “this is supposed to happen” kind of way. This process actually starts the moment you open up your bottle you’re just helping it along when you pour the wine into a decanter or glass. Technically, proper wineglasses have a bell-shaped bowl that allows wine to oxidize or interact with air. For another, they actually make the wine taste like it’s supposed to. Order by the 22nd of the month to receive the current month color edition, after the 22nd subject to availability.While I tend to be the type to pour myself a glass of wine in whatever clean vessel I have lying around, whether it be a Mason jar, a drinking glass, or even a mug, I must admit that everyone should have a set of proper, stemmed glasses on hand. Order by the 22nd of the month to assure fulfillment, after the 22nd subject to availability. Remember our guarantee – everything you drink from these glasses will taste better. Shot Glass approximately 2 ounces 3 inches tall
Stemless wine is approximately 5 inches tall.
Each edition has a name and a story, check our blog for details Blog Stone and GlassĮach glass is handmade and one of kind, there will be variations in size, shape and color. Product photos represent past and future color editions. Those of you that know James Stone know he loves color and brings his unique style to glass. The color and design changes with the Collectors Club editionĮach month James and team design a color combination that best exemplifies what is happening in our studio and our personal lives. An interpretation of the Hawthorne flower, a symbol of strength and protection, fitting to celebrate mothers everywhere. These very special glasses are available by preorder and subscription only.
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