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Although outside investors pushed Zalto out of the company that still bears his family name today, he founded Josephinenhütte, which now produces wine glasses with one-of-a-kind craftsmanship.

'Kurt Zalto is inarguably one of the world’s best glassware designers,' says Food & Wine Executive Wine Editor Ray Isle. 2 glass earns the top shelf for our bar cabinets. Key characteristics: Thoughtful and unique design high-end quality excellent for aromatics elegant and balancedĪ head-turner for serious wine enthusiasts and glassware fanatics, the Josephine No. Overall, we feel it’s a worthwhile purchase, especially for the price, and we felt it outperformed almost every universal glass except the Zalto and the Josephine No. If you’re clumsy with glassware, we’d recommend something with a more durable design. Sommeliers noted that the delicate design is elegant if a little precarious-the stem is thinner than some other models, which makes it slightly top-heavy. The shape of the bowl and the size of the mouth is a nice size,” says Trent Stewart of Golden Age Wine, “You can get your nose in it well enough for the complete aromatic effect.” The lip is pleasantly smooth, and the bouquet came through across three wine styles thanks to the classic bowl shape. It’s satisfyingly versatile, handling both reds and whites as well as sparkling wines with the right balance and ease. The Glasvin Universal wine glass is one of our top choices and has piqued our interest for a few years. Key characteristics: Long legs delicate and dainty thin-lipped reasonably priced “Nicely balanced, and there is a deceiving amount of weight in the funnel portion of the stem,” he says, ”It looks delicate, but it is in fact quite solid.” Our somms and experts were surprised by the price of this glass, given its excellent quality and performance while sipping the Beaujolais and Cava. Golden Age Wine owner Brandon Loper found this glass sturdy but elegant. The bell shape feels like a throwback to older wine glass designs, but the subtle flare of the bowl makes it ideal for swirling and enhances the nose of every sip. This set of two from Gabriel-Glas is a truly one-for-all option with seamless construction and a wonderfully light but durable design. Spot this Austrian crystal glass in a store and you might guess that it retails for about twice the actual price. Key characteristics: Old-school shape understated but elegant balanced durable enough for everyday use Most wines will taste great in a universal style glass (which we've included the most picks for below), but we've also included a few options for making red or white wines stand out, as well as sparkling and stemless options. A hardy set that won't be vulnerable in the dishwasher can come in handy for entertaining a crowd, as can an elevated set to bring out the best in a Cabernet your wine-obsessed boss brought as a host gift. We do feel it's helpful to have two sets of stemmed glasses, more for different purposes rather than specific styles of wine. The short answer is no, but if your heart tells you to own separate sets for Chablis and Reisling, we're not here to manage your glassware cabinet of wondrous size. We've tested dozens of wine glasses, all vetted by our editors, sommeliers, and wine industry experts, to bring together a list of the most timeless wine glass sets to serve yourself and your guests at home.ĭo I need different wine glasses for different varietals? Our feeling is that there's nothing snooty about enhancing an everyday experience with an upgrade, and when it comes to enjoying wine, it can make a genuine difference. Naysayers might feel there's no difference, that a pour into a regular drinking glass doesn't ultimately change the wine for the casual wine drinker. Whatever your entertaining style or wine knowledge, every home deserves a quality set of stems, whether you're hosting the whole family for the holidays or unwinding on the couch on a Friday night. The right glass can take an everyday Cab and make it taste sublime or bring out aromas you'd never catch with an ordinary glass from your special occasion bottle.

#RIEDEL CHARDONNAY GLASSES FULL#

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