

Join Wine Folly - the free weekly newsletter that educates and entertains. The fruit delivery was equal to Zalto but more fresh in style. This trait makes Gabriel-Glas glass fantastic for blind tasting and for improving your palate. Why: What I liked about this glass was how it sequentially delivers flavors. Besides the taste test, I’ve personally watched a tasting room attendant drop one on the floor, and it didn’t break –it bounced! I was shocked at how well this machine-made glass did alongside glasses that sell for over two times the price. Gabriel-Glas “Stand’art” Universal Glass ( ~$29) If you’re looking for value, Gabriel-Glas over-performs for the price. Since so many wine connoisseurs prefer red wines, I think the fruit-focus in this glass is highly desirable. Why: I felt compelled to choose Zalto because it delivered the sauciest fruit flavors, while still maintaining a balanced palate. That said, I was truly impressed with Zalto, especially for what it does with red wines. When you watch the video, you’ll note I was very skeptical of this glass because it comes with so much hype. We were surprised to see Zalto stands up to the hype.


While collecting glasses, we were delighted to get our hands on the newly launched Jancis Robinson + Richard Brendon “1” collaboration. Gabriel-Glas “Gold Edition” Universal Glass ( $62 on ).Zalto “Denk’art” Universal Glass ( $59 on ).JR + RB “1” Universal Glass ( ~$56 on ).Zwiesel 1872 Select “Riesling Grand Cru” ( ~$45 on Zwiesel).Gabriel-Glas “Stand’art” Universal Glass ( $33 on ).We’ve also made sure to check off best sellers, including glasses from brands like Riedel and Duralex as well as styles that accommodate lots of different tastes.Quickly identify flavors in wine using the printed version of the aroma chart.

From shorter, bar-style tumblers that will have you feeling extra chic while sipping your water (or rosé!) to plastic drinkware that would be ideal for outdoor summer gatherings-we’ve rounded up some glasses that are as pretty as they are functional. Many of the stemless glasses don’t even look like they’re meant to accommodate wine, and honestly, that’s entirely up to you. All this to say: Stemless wineglasses not only make sense because you can use them for lots of different beverages, they’re easier to store and drink out of, too.Įven though there are red and white wineglasses meant to complement the aromas of the wines (Pro tip: The red wineglasses are larger), you could really sip whatever you please out of these bad boys. Even when you hang pots and pans on the wall and stash knives on a magnetic strip, you still end up putting the bowls on top of the plates and stacking cups three high. There’s a finite amount of space in any kitchen, but in a supertiny one (hello, apartment dwellers), you can really feel it.
