guide to wine glasses

Sparkling, red or white wine will add a special touch to your dinner. But don't forget the stemware! Wine glasses are specially designed to enhance the sensory experience, show-casing vivid color, aroma, and of course taste.

Best for Sparkling Wine
A fluted goblet for sparkling wine is tall and tapered. Experts prefer flutes because the tall, narrow shape helps prolong the chill and the bubbles.

Libbey Classic Flute Glasses

Libbey Champagne Flute

Best for Red Wine
A red goblet holds 9 to 14 ounces. The bowl should be large enough to contain a full serving-4 to 5 ounces-when half filled.

H-E-B Kitchen & Table Medium Body Red Wine Glasses, 2 CT	H-E-B Kitchen & Table Full Bodied Red Wine Glass, 2 CT	Riedel Cabernet/Merlot O Glasses, Set of 2	Riedel Ouverture Red Wine Glass Set of 2
Riedel Ouverture Magnum Glass, Set of 2	Libbey Classic Red Wine Glasses, Set of 4	Libbey 16.5 oz Stemless Wine Goblets, Set of 4	Libbey Vina Red Wine Glass

Best for White Wine
A white goblet should taper a bit toward the rim so the opening is slightly smaller than the bowl. This keeps the wine's aroma focused toward the nose and prevents its escape into the atmosphere.

H-E-B Kitchen & Table White Wine Glasses, 2 CT	Riedel Riesling O Sauvignon Blanc Glasses	Riedel Pinot/Nebbiolo O Glasses, Set of 2	Riedel Ouverture White Wine Glasses, 2 CT
Libbey Classic White Wine Glasses, Set of 4	Libbey 17 oz. Stemless Wine Goblets, Set of 4	Libbey 18.5 oz Vina Tall Wine Goblet Glass

Sherry glasses are larger than a cordial glass, but still smaller than a regular wineglass. They add a bit of flair for an after-dinner treat.

Cordial or liqueur glasses are about 4-inches high and hold 2 ounces. Delicate and petite, cordial glasses are used to serve more-expensive after-dinner liqueurs.

Appetizers
Think light. A sparkling wine like Prosecco or a fresh white, such as a Riesling, adds a delicious and festive start to the meal.

Main Course
During dinner, reds such as an aromatic Pinot Noir, and whites, including Riesling and Gewürztraminer work equally well.

Dessert
For a spectacular finish, serve the pumpkin pie alongside a glass of Moscato or sparkling Moscato. Or try delicious Chocovine, a chocolate-flavored dessert wine.