Your Special Wine Glass

August 16, 2008 | by Lorrie LeBeaux | Glasses

 

For many wine drinkers, “that special glass” is all that will do. For some wine collectors, their stemware collections are as important as the wine they collect. I on the other hand, look at wine glasses in several different ways. My reds like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Syrah, and Petite Syrah are poured in my Lenox Tuscany Classics Grand Bordeaux stemware. I get enough room to swirl, sniff and savor my reds in this particular glass. I really like the whole Lenox Tuscany Classics collection. The weight and balance is just right for me. Now some are in love with higher end stemware, like Riedel. Riedel makes different styles and lines to fit the wine drinkers needs and budget. Another popular brand is Schott Zwiesel, due to the thin lip and balance and weight. For those who hang loose and relaxed the stemless glasses fit the bill. For me, I like to remember my home, New Orleans and drink my wines out of my Fleur-De-Lis wine stems. The Fleur-De-Lis is a symbol of New Orleans.

So, since I live in Little Rock, AR now, my glasses are priceless. Also, from a practical part of view the glasses feel good in my hands. I take issue with colored glasses, because you can’t see the beautiful color of the wine that you are drinking. I think part of the tasting process starts with examining the color of the wine, so colored stems don’t work for me.

 

But whatever you like to drink your wine in by all means do so! There are no real rules for your personal enjoyment of wine. But, I do recommend, if you find a brand you love, add to your collection. Glasses do break, and you don’t want to be obsessed over a broken glass.

 

Find a way to display your glasses. If your cabinet doors are all wood, consider getting glass put in the door and add interior cabinet lighting. So, think about us at L’Oenophile when you are enjoying your wine in your “special glass.”