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A good wine glass is plain, colorless, tulip-shaped, with a very thin lip and a stem with a sturdy base. The colorless glass allows the drinker to inspect the rich color and the texture of the wine while the tulip shape (where the glass tapers back at the lip) allows for concentration and collection of a wine's aroma. When a glass is swirled, the wine's fragrance is released and this optimal shape allows the drinker to best appreciate the bouquet. |
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Tasting is just as important as smelling when it comes to savoring the wine experience. A thin properly shaped lip directs the flow of wine into the mouth in such a way that it touches the most sensitive areas of the tongue. The tall stem allows the drinker to hold the glass without warming the wine with body heat thus preserving the flavor of the wine at its optimum temperature. The stem also prevents the fingers from smudging the glass. Royal Selangor's Marine long-stemmed glasses are sensual in their simplicity. Clean and sophisticated lines define these glasses. Each glass has a pewter base that embodies the soft waves and gentle spiral of the sea. |
| White wine glasses are smaller to help keep the wine cool. For a young crisp white wine, you'll need a glass with an opening that's slightly larger than the body of the glass itself. This will allow the wine to dispense at the tip and sides of the tongue to better enjoy the wine's sweetness. You'll also want a glass for more mature white wines. This is a taller, straighter glass and will allow the wine to dispense to the rear and sides of the tongue to better taste the bolder flavor. One of the best sellers, the Meadow Iris wine goblet fits the description. |
To further complement these glasses, there are various wine accessories ranging from wine decanters to bottle stoppers, some available in similar designs.
Wine Accessories
Decanters
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