Glassware Basics

Just as wines are diverse and unique in character and style, so are the wine glasses. Here are a few basics on where a wine will feel at right at home.

Sauvignon Blanc
is best served in a glass with a small bowl, narrow aperture, and long stem. This design will help convey the mineral and crisp notes of the wine.

Chardonnay
should be served in a glass with a moderately wide aperture and a medium- long stem to emphasize the wine’s fruit.

Pinot Noir
is best enjoyed in a glass with a round bowl to emphasize its aromas and a narrow aperture to direct the wine to the edges of the palate where the wine’s acidity is most acutely perceived.

Cabernet Sauvignon
is best when served in a glass with a large bowl to showcase its intense fruit characteristics. A large bowl also exposes the wine to more oxygen which can soften the tannins.