Posted by Verseo Verseo
on July 24, 2020
Do you enjoy a glass of red wine with dinner? Do you often reach for white wine with your evening meal? Or perhaps you most enjoy meeting friends and sharing a good wine in their company? Wine accompanies us at both formal and informal occasions; it's no surprise that most homes have a few bottles of favorite wine and a set of glasses.
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Wine connoisseurs can distinguish their favorite bouquet of flavors from many options, identify the grape variety, and take great pleasure in tasting and savoring the flavor. However, you don't have to be a wine expert to have your favorite type: white, rosé, or red? Dry or rather sweet? One thing is certain: a favorite wine in a glass and a meeting with friends or a moment of relaxation is a great idea for an evening!
Traditional wine glasses – why are they so important?
Wine glasses are considered very elegant vessels: their slender or bulbous shape and long stem indeed make an impression. Even a simple, everyday dinner takes on a completely different character if you place a wine glass at each setting. A glass of wine on a date? Why not – even if you don't usually drink wine and aren't familiar with specific grape varieties, it's worth complementing a meal with this elegant alcohol. Many dishes also take on a completely different character if you decide on a glass of wine matched to the dish.
Don't know which wine to choose and which glass is a wine glass? Don't worry – in a restaurant, a waiter will help you choose, and at home, you don't have to stress about a potential faux pas. Remember, wine tasting is primarily about enjoyment, and don't let an inappropriate wine glass spoil your meeting.
What wine glasses to choose?
Are you considering buying wine glasses? Before you choose a set, think about which wine you drink most often; different shapes are dedicated to different types of wine. You won't make a big mistake if you have one set of glasses for both white and red wine, but for special occasions, separate champagne glasses will come in handy. What should you pay attention to? Experts match glasses to the type of wine and can distinguish even seemingly identical glasses. However, not everyone has the space to store several sets of glasses – if you belong to the group of people who are always short on cupboard space, opt for tried and universal options.
When it comes to sparkling wines, glasses should be narrow and slender – in such a shape, the wine retains its bubbles longer. Avoid wide and shallow glasses, as bubbles escape very quickly from them, and sparkling wine turns into a hard-to-define drink. Shallow glasses also pose a risk of spilling wine: if you plan many toasts, don't risk it and choose narrow glasses with a thin stem.
What wine glasses should you choose if you want to serve white or red wine? The difference between glasses is really subtle: in both cases, they are large wine glasses, but those for red wine have a larger tulip-shaped bowl to allow the aromas to fully disperse. Although the shape usually remains similar, you can choose from many designs and even colors. Beautifully decorated wine glasses can be not only vessels but also table decorations.
Wine tumblers – an alternative to glasses
Don't like traditional wine glasses? You don't have to give up drinking your favorite wine. However, before you reach again for a regular water or juice glass or (heaven forbid!) a tea mug, look for an alternative.
Wine tumblers resemble glasses in shape but lack the long, slender stem. While connoisseurs mention that wine tumblers cause the drink to warm too quickly in the hand, you can easily set the tumbler down on the table to prevent temperature changes in the wine. Special tumblers are also slightly larger than regular drink glasses, allowing the wine's aroma to spread freely. Specially designed tumblers are a nod to the art of wine tasting while maintaining a large dose of ease and freedom. It's a perfect combination for a dinner in the pleasant company of family or friends.
Which tumblers to choose?
Lack of the right wine tumbler may not be the biggest problem, especially if you have tall glasses or whiskey glasses in your kitchen. However, if you're tired of such makeshift solutions and want to organize an elegant dinner for family or friends, choose wine glasses or tumblers – the cost isn't too high, and the effect will surely please you.
Wine in a glass or a tumbler? The choice is yours!
While wine glasses seem like the only right solution, a set of tumblers in certain situations outshines glasses. Just think of picnics or barbecues: if you want to take a bottle of your favorite wine and vessels with you, wine tumblers will be much more convenient. Although glasses are often included in picnic baskets, we all know how easy it is to damage them. Wine tumblers are also an excellent option for all kinds of trips. Planning to celebrate with friends and have a few toasts? You don't have to wrap your favorite wine glasses in paper and store them in special boxes. Tumblers are much more convenient in this regard, as one of the most common damages during transport is the breaking of glass stems. Instead of paper or plastic cups, take special wine tumblers with you – your favorite wine will taste much better from them!
You can also use tumblers for water, so if you're planning a gathering with a larger group and know that not everyone will be drinking wine, you can place the same wine tumblers at all settings. It's also worth noting that this type of tumbler introduces a more relaxed, casual atmosphere. If you don't want to celebrate and savor wine, but rather focus on a carefree time with friends, tumblers are a perfect choice. Not all glasses can be washed in the dishwasher, and there are usually many issues with washing and drying them. With tumblers, you don't have to worry about polishing – just put them in the dishwasher and run a standard cycle.
An excellent gift idea
Both a set of tumblers and a set of wine glasses make an excellent gift. You can give them for birthdays, housewarmings, anniversaries, or any holiday. Glasses and tumblers are such an unobtrusive gift that they are perfect when you're looking for a present for someone you don't know very well. The vast selection of designs allows you to choose both traditional glasses and interestingly decorated wine tumblers. Depending on the occasion, you can opt for a simple, everyday set of glasses or a richly decorated set. If you know the host's taste well and know they appreciate good wine, choose a bottle of their favorite wine and add a set of wine tumblers. Even connoisseurs often only have glasses, and tumblers will be an interesting, unexpected alternative.
Where to find a wide selection of vessels?
Wondering where to go shopping? An online glassware store is the best choice. An online store has a wide assortment, and you can easily make your decision in the comfort of your home. No more searching in chain stores with home accessories – if you're looking for original, interesting options, check out the online store. Online shopping also means great savings!
Don't worry that an online glassware store is a risky place to shop: every shipment is carefully secured, so it won't suffer any damage during transport. Such shipments are often better secured than a package of glasses bought in an appliance store. If you're looking for interesting designs, attractive prices, and fast shipping, we invite you to the online store – you're sure to find many interesting options there.
