(Part 2) Best wine glasses according to redditors

I scrolled down and this was recommended

I doubt these will ever catch on... (for good reason.)

In the strictest sense, no, a glass is a vessel. However, the aromatic compounds present in various wines can be enhanced by using an appropriately-shaped glass. One of the better universal glasses that's affordable is the https://www.amazon.com/Riedel-Ouverture-Magnum-Wine-Glass/dp/B001EWE8W4. They accommodate most wines fairly well and won't break the bank.

Gabriel Glas machine-made universal. Great for red, white, and sparkling. You can get them for well under your budget for a set of 6, and although they aren't quite as nice as the hand-made versions (or Zaltos), for everyday use they're perfect IMO.

https://www.amazon.com/Gabriel-Glas-99694-Standard-Crystal-Glass/dp/B008437T3G/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1503684880&sr=8-5&keywords=gabriel+glas

They make fancy wine glasses with handles that are actually straws.

Sure, they look like weird standing cats without heads, but wine!

They make wine glasses that hold an entire bottle now! Need one? You know, for science?

Schott Zwiesel Tritan Crystal Glass Pure Stemware Collection Burgundy Red Wine Glass, 23.4-Ounce, Set of 6 - 26.112421 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LI35EO/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_uQxgDbKGPBSYW

Great unique glasses. The max width of the glass measures out to 5oz...easy way to have “just a glass”.

It’s really really good, tastes like an extra añejo.

Here are the glasses:
Riedel Ouverture Tequila Glasses, Set of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000069CEJ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_k8KWBbTQDF5Q9

Zalto and Gabriel Glass are generally considered the two best glasses by most wine geeks. Here is an amazon link for the GG:

https://www.amazon.com/Gabriel-Glas-Austrian-Crystal-StandArt/dp/B008437T3G

Zalto are a lil pricy. But i prefer them to the GG

Gabriel-Glas

Invest in a Glencairn glass, it really makes a difference.

Also, this a is a sub for reviews and discussion. Let us know what you like about it and what flavors you get.

I am a big fan of Riedel, though i don't buy into the whole "varietal specific" thing. I really like their stemware because it is really well made (light and clear glass), dishwasher safe (though i only use the rinse cycle, and give them a vinegar soak once evey few months) and well shaped. As far as value goes, i find that the cheap (crate and barrel, libbey exc.) glasses and the like tend to break easily, whereas i have only snapped one riedel stem(and that was from hand washing and not from the dishwasher).

Personally i own four styles of their stemware, Vinum xl cab for full bodied reds, Vinum Pinot for lighter bodied reds, Veritas champagne which works really well for all white wines (except oaky chardonnay which can go in the pinot glass) and best of all is not a flute shape! I also have a Veritas Syrah glass, leftover from a tasting a few months back, i find it shows GSM blends, tempranillo and even sangiovese wines really well, but i dont think ill be buying more anytime soon as my stemware cabinet is full. It is always worth it to have some good stemware, it just makes having a glass of wine a little more special.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008R2SBZY/ref=psdc_13218541_t1_B007M2OHX0

I gotchu fam

I bought the Spiegelau burgundy and bordeaux glasses recently and have really liked them. I got them to replace some broken riedels. They're crystal, decently thick/durable and a great size.

Here is the link http://www.amazon.com/Spiegelau-Vino-Grande-Burgundy-Glasses/dp/B00004SUIF

I have a some varietal specific Riedels, but the ones I reach for most are a set of 8 of the Riedel Ouverture Magnums which get used daily. They are thin walled, with a decent sized bowl. I find them extremely versatile for a variety of reds and whites. They also aren't particularly tall and I've knocked them over without breaking. They claim to be dishwasher safe - and I have put them through, though generally handwash.

At $7.50 a glass, I think they're hard to beat as an everyday wine glass.

Single and job hunting, so clearly these wine glasses would be quite helpful ;)

I feel like a lot of this would happen!

Alternatively... http://www.amazon.com/ARC-Open-Spirits-2-Ounce-Ambient/dp/B002NU4YMA/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pd_S_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=M1EVGDTOVT1X&coliid=I37NYUPAUPIM5U

https://www.amazon.com/ARC-Open-Spirits-2-Ounce-Ambient/dp/B002NU4YMA

Certainly, happy to answer!

 

TL:DR: Peat is basically moss and other vegetation that has partially decomposed, and it gives whisky its smoky characteristic. A very peaty whisky is one which tastes and smells very smoky. Laphroaig 10 year old is quite readily available, Lagavulin 16 is very famous largely for Parks and Rec and Nick Offerman and Ardbeg makes many favourites of whisky connoisseurs.

 

So in the olden days in Scotland, one dried and malted the malt that goes into whisky production by burning what one had at hand. For many, this was peat, since it is taken from the ground and was available across Scotlands wet marshes and other boglands. This peat didn't burn clean though, so the smoke that came off it imbued into the malt going into the whisky, giving the finished product a distinct smoky aroma. This practice persists today, when of course it is no longer done out of necessity but rather because the distillers want that smoky character in their whisky. Oftentimes, a smoky whisky is made using both peated and non-peated malt to regulate and control the smokiness of the finished product, though I'm sure there are distilleries making whisky with 100 % peated malt. The island of Islay off the coast of Scotland is famous for its strong, smoky whisky playing home to world famous distilleries such as Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroiag, Bruichladdich, Bowmore, Caol Ila and more. Most of the whisky produced at these distilleries are famous for their very heavy smokiness. There are tons of distilleries in Scotland working with different amounts of peat, and smoky whisky certainly isn't for everyone, but many (me included) also love it. If I were to recommend a mid-range bottle of heavily peated scotch I'd say go Laphroiag 10, and for a scotch with less peat that still has a slight smoke-aroma, I'd go for Highland Park 12. Peating occurs outside of Scotland, in Japan, the US and Ireland (and everwhere else that makes whisky I'm sure, but Scotland is famous for it).

 

Edit: Oh and for how to drink it, I firmly believe that the best whisky is the one you like to drink, and the best way to drink it is how you like to drink it. I maybe wouldn't recommend doing shots of peaty scotch though, it would probably quickly become overwhelming. Mixed in coke, you get smoky coke, if that's your jam. To fully appreciate and get the taste of the whisky, I would recommend drinking it neat (without ice) in a Glencairn Glass, but it's not required of course. A nosing glass or a small wine glass would accomplish largely the same thing (of concentrating aromas around your nose). Of course, an old fashioned or rocks glass would be super classic and classy, but I'd be lying if I said I hadn't drank fine whisky from a plastic glass before.

https://www.amazon.com/Stolzle-Professional-Collection-Lead-Free-Crystal/dp/B003UCEGDW

they are cheaper here:
https://www.webstaurantstore.com/stolzle-2050030t-barware-3-75-oz-port-dessert-wine-glass-pack/5502050030.html

Are these the ones you use for your Port glasses?

https://www.amazon.com/Riedel-VINUM-Whisky-Glasses-Set/dp/B004RJ7UV2?th=1

For the price...I would just keep using my Norlan...but I have never used a Port glass so I can't comment on how well those work in comparison! I'm just trying to think of other glasses I can get for guests (currently have 6 Glencairns for those who like it neat and then 6 rocks glasses as well)

Tbh they're not that different in price from the one you linked.
https://smile.amazon.com/Riedel-VINUM-Port-Glasses-Set/dp/B004RJ7UV2/

Actually cheaper right now.

Big Betty

Holds a Whole Bottle of Wine - 750 ml Comfortably, 1000 ml Capacity

As seen on TBS hit show Cougar Town

10" H x 5" W Premium Glassware

Makes a great gift for the friend who will "Just Have One"

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Not intended to be advertising the glass. Just referencing it.

I gave them as a gift before.

I got four of these in black.

https://www.seattlecoffeegear.com/fellow-joey-mug

Also a set of these. Very nice looking, and relatively inexpensive.

Bodum Pavina Glass, Double-Wall Insulated Glasses, Clear, 8 Ounces Each (Set of 2) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GQY2UC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_RuZADb5SMTWEE

Here's a list of the things I bought on amazon!


Gaiwan - Chinese Style XL Gaiwan Tea Cup /Coffee Cup (250ml) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NHWWBKK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_41ut2HA6xYNFF

Celadon set with the little cups - OMyTea® Portable Travel Tea Set - 100% Handmade Chinese / Japanese Vintage Kungfu Gongfu Tea Set - Porcelain Teapot & Teacups & Bamboo Tea Tray & Tea https://www.amazon.com/dp/B014XQ97ZU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_MTfkbT8AYGjx5

Tea kettle - Yama Glass Chinese Water Kettle (40 oz) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004EBUZ1K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_OuoiSmFDCnrmx

Pitcher - Small Glass Pitcher 18 ounces - 6" High. Child Sized. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GBW664U/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_HYD75oYIJqtsE

Glass cups - Bodum Pavina 8-Ounce Double Wall Glass, Pack of 2, Small, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005GQY2UC/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_8wNCA2grod5Ks

Infuser/filter and cup - BandTie Convenient Travel Office Loose Leaf Tea Brewing System-Chinese Jingdezhen Blue and White Porcelain Tea Cup Infuser 4-Piece Set with Tea Cup Li https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E7E3G4Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_PMJCdLLe4N6C4

Oh my, this one looks excellent. Thank you so much! Just to confirm - are these the exact ones you mentioned?

https://www.amazon.com/Gabriel-Glas-Austrian-Crystal-Glass/dp/B007PQP5ES

The Riedel Vinum Extreme Cabernet/Merlot Glasses are a good value when you can find them for $42 for 2.

Makes sense. Thank you very much for your advice. I have decided to go with the following choice:

Spiegelau Vino Grande Burgundy Wine Glasses, Set of 6 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00004SUIF/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_82KPub1P2ACWG

On mobile but these might be what you're looking for in glassware. http://www.amazon.com/Riedel-Ouverture-Tequila-Glasses-Set/dp/B000069CEJ

Looks beautiful.

Personally, I love the Glencarin glasses. Though, I recently bought some stemless glasses for the GF/I for reds. Have some old school tumblers from the rents, but not a huge fan.

Here are my initial thoughts

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Wire cutter the NYT recommendation arm suggests these. https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-wine-glass/

I was looking for of the Bordeaux style with the tapered mouth. But those are $60 each which seems excessive.

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Wine Enthusiast has these Fusion infinity which looks like my jam.

https://www.wineenthusiast.com/fusion-infinity-cabernet-wine-glasses-(set-of-4).asp

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And Finally these burg glasses from Amazon also look awesome. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000LI35EO/ref=psdc_13218541_t2_B00O0V29RW?th=1

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So I don't know. Any amazing deals out there that people are looking at?

These crazy things are like $11 + prime. Not sure how much shipping would be otherwise.

Boomerang. Thanks for the contest!

thank you again....i'll head down to atkinson's here in vancouver to look at the zaltos...i used to have one of each style (not zalto, but riedel) bordeaux, burgundy etc....but all broke now...
i mean for the price of 2 zaltos i can get a 4 x willsberger 16oz reds, 4 x bordeaux, 4 x burgundy.
sure they're not top notch like the zaltos but we'll see...i have set of the 16 oz reds coming in today.
16 oz everyday reds: https://www.amazon.ca/SPIEGELAU-WILLSBERGER-GLASS-RED-WINE/dp/B072LDGJCZ
22 oz bordeau: https://www.amazon.ca/Spiegelau-Willsberger-Bordeaux-Glasses-Crystal/dp/B01N0GHL0Y/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=spiegelau+willsberger+bordeaux&qid=1564145823&s=kitchen&sr=1-1
for burgundy maybe a riedel or zalto ...even riedel vinum looks decent https://www.amazon.ca/Riedel-Vinum-Burgundy-Glasses-Set/dp/B000NB03L2

Maybe: https://www.amazon.com/Wine-Enthusiast-Glass-Holder-Necklace/dp/B000W43HF4/

It's nothing against them but after years of Glencairns, it feels lackluster drinking whiskey from rocks glasses.

Here are the wine glasses I'm using from them right now. When I'm not using my Zalto glass (hint: almost all the time because I hate cleaning it), I use these. If I could go back, I'd get slightly bigger ones. Their Burgundy / Beaujolais ones look ideal.

If you don't mind buying their slightly lower end lineup, they are on Massdrop pretty regularly. Some people in the comments seem to be complaining about fakes so buyer beware I guess.

I like the cheese platter you might also add some different types of crackers. the two will cleanse your pallet.

For the wines

Merlot is a middle of the road wine, not sharp not sweet good for almost any meat or main dish. would also go well with some Mexican foods

Cabernet is sharp and strong, good for the red sauces Italian foods and dishes strong flavors.

Pinot Noir: is a very nice wine between the mellow Merlot and the sharp cabernet. it is a little sweet and just a tad stronger than the Merlot. It would actually pair with a dessert if need be.

Chardonnay: there is Oaked and unbaked chardonnays. the Oaked uses the Large bulb open topped glass to allow some of that smoky oak to dissipate. the un-oaked are much easier to drink for most. I like Josh brand chardonnay it's smooth and just a slight sweetness to it. very very smooth.

Also, just in the last few years. I learned that the glass really does make a huge difference. for white wine such as an un-oaked chardonnay these are wonderful!

[White wine Chardonnay glasses]
(https://www.amazon.com/Riedel-VINUM-Viognier-Chardonnay-Glasses/dp/B000P1SA5G/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1487125952&sr=1-7&keywords=reidel+chardonnay+wine+glasses)

for red wines these work wonderfully I have these
[red wine]
(https://www.amazon.com/Riedel-Extreme-Cabernet-Merlot-Glasses/dp/B001D1WUZ8/ref=sr_1_8?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1487125759&sr=1-8&keywords=reidel+wine+glasses)


Pinot Gris: dryish sweetish would work well for appetizers, desserts, seafood etc.

Pinot Grigio: sweet soft flavor, would be great for desserts and appetizers. would also pair well with chicken and fish dishes

sauvignon Blanc: fresh fruity but not too sweet. great for seafoods, chicken, appitizers, desserts, chicken, etc...

Moscato: sugary sweet. way too sweet for me! more a wine for those that don't really like wine or to drink wine.

now for your cheese, I would maybe pick a few bottle to sample stay with one color maybe red...

a mixture of cheeses and crackers would be wonderful to sample the different flavors of wines. It can really help you to learn which wines you like. and don't like. you can get rubber corks you can vacuum into the bottle that will keep it fresh

like these: this is what I use
[Vacuvin wine stopper]
(https://www.amazon.com/Vacu-Vin-Vacuum-Bottle-Stoppers/dp/B000GA3KCE/ref=sr_1_7?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1487125168&sr=1-7&keywords=wine+stopper)

I like your appetizer idea. that sounds yummy..

the blue cheese butter you an make way ahead I freeze mine wrapped in plastic wrap. when I want to use it, I pull from the freezer slice a few tablespoon off and set on a plate to warm. I let it warm to room temp that way when I put it on the hot steak it melts YUMMYY!

I think she is a Very lucky girl to have someone want to work this hard to make a very special dinner and evening for her.

wine, cheese crackers and some soft music!! oh yah!

Water Walking Ball
Ice cubes in stone
Cool beer-glass
World's Largest Giant Gummy Bear
Coffee-mug

An arm-clock might also be a good gift!

If you buy any of these stuff, and he don't like it, just send it to me if he doesn't like it ^ ^

Was a Christmas gift from my lovely GF
http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-Hopside-Down-Glass/dp/B001W35FFY

Can an entity be specifically bad at shipping soda? It's liquid in a bottle. Put the bottle in a box with some stuff to keep it from slamming around too much and put it on a truck. If they can ship fragile things like these some Surge really shouldn't be an issue.