Wine Glasses

Let me get right to the point.  Good wine glasses make a huge difference in the quality of the tasting experience.  And don't take my word for it.  Here's what one famous wine critic has to say:  "The effect of these glasses on fine wine is profound. I cannot emphasize enough what a difference they make." (Robert M. Parker, Jr. The Wine Advocate)

You may be interested in knowing that this notion of specific glasses for specific wines is a rather recent development in the wine world.  It was in the late 1950's that this revolutionary idea was developed.  Professor Claus J. Riedel was the first designer to recognize that the bouquet, taste, balance and finish of wines are affected by the shape of the glass from which they are drunk.

The glass pictured will run you $100+ !  And holds, if you dare, more than a bottle of wine!  But you can get by spending around $10- $20 a stem.  You will want a nice red glass, a white glass, and a flute for your sparkling wines.  Just make sure they are crystal glasses, as they do make a difference.