Guide to Choose the Right Wine Glasses for Your Dinner Party

Wine glasses are essential for dinner parties. Your special occasion can be more elegant with the right type of wine glasses to accompany your stylish dinnerware. Choosing a wine glass may seem simple, but there are a number of factors that you must consider, such as the shape, the brand, and the price. The shape of the glass matters a lot because it is can affect the overall experience of enjoying a specific type of wine. The brand and the price would depend on personal factors, such as your preference and your budget. The most basic rule for selecting the right wine glass for a dinner party is to pick something that is plain and unadorned. Some wine glasses are decorated with paintings, etchings, and colours, but experts tend to recommend plain and smooth wine glasses that allow the drinker to appreciate fully the colour of the wine. If you still want a wine glass that is decorated in some way, go for something with minimal decoration on the lid or the base. The ‘right’ wine glass will depend on the wine that you plan to serve. White wines must be served in glasses with tulip-shaped bowls that narrow towards the top. The narrow opening helps retain the chilled temperature of the wine. Red wine glasses are typically rounder with a wider bowl, and they are great for merlots and cabernets. Look for Bordeaux glass. For Pinot Noir, look for Burgundy glass, which is wider than Bordeaux wine glasses. Dessert wines and Sherries are served in smaller glasses because they are usually fortified with alcohol. This way, moderate consumption is encouraged. Formal dinner parties call for stemmed wine glasses, but if you are having a more laid-back and casual celebration, you may consider trendy stemless wine glasses. Stemmed wine glasses are still recommended to enjoy fully the flavour, aroma, and appreciate the colour of your wine, especially if you are drinking champagne. Sparkling wines are best enjoyed in champagne flutes, which are specifically constructed to maintain the bubbles, aroma, and fizz of the drink.