A Guide to Wine Glasses

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A Guide to Wine Glasses
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Irrespective of what type of wine you prefer, it
certainly has a specific type of glass to relish
it from. Wine glasses are tailor-made for each
type of wine. As a fine taster, you have to know
which kind of glass is required for the type of
wine you have chosen. Before you uncork the
bottle, select the perfect crystal wine
glasses to enhance the experience of wine tasting.
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Features

• The structure of a wine glass is important.
  Before choosing the glass, know the common
  features of all kinds of glass. Wine glasses
  generally comprise
• Base - This is for stabilising the foot of the
  glass. The base is located at the end of the
  stem.
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• Stem - The narrow stretch of crystal that
  provides a holding point to the drinkers. This
  stretch connects the bowl with the base. Stemless
  wine glasses do not have a stem and look more
  like a round tumbler.
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• Bowl - This is the vessel for the liquid. The
  bowl has to be designed spacious enough to swirl
  the wine inside without spilling from the brims
  and should also provide the right amount of air
  for oxidation purposes. The aromatic factor of
  the wine also depends on the bowl construction.

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• Rim - The edge of the bowl from where the wine
  makes contact with the lips. Crystal wine glasses
  have a thin rim for an enhanced tasting
  experience and ease of drinking.

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Why the need for different shapes?
You might find yourself asking why you need
different types of glasses for wine tasting. This
is because choosing the right crystal wine glass
is essential for your drinking etiquette. The
glass is also responsible for improving the taste
of the liquid. The size and shape of the bowl
have a direct impact on the flavour and determine
how much air is let into the wine surface. It is
because of the oxygen contact that the aromas are
released. There should be a significant gap
between the level of the wine and the rim so that
there is room for the aromas to gather and
thereby enhance the taste. From a contemplative
glass of wine after dinner to celebrating to a
champagne toast, crystal wine glasses set the
mood and tone for every occasion. Finding the
right wine glass from a range of crystal
glassware can truly elevate the level of wine
tasting and make you feel like a wine
connoisseur.
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