Some people make a big fuss about wine glasses making a difference in the taste of the wine while others can’t believe that the shape of a glass can affect the taste of their drink. Well those who are on the side of the argument that believes it matters, have proof to back them up. Picking a wine glass is not about fixing anything, a good wine will taste good in any container, it is about making them even better. If a wine has the right room in the glass to release its aromas and the right neck than a good wine can really live and become a great experience.
Chardonnay wine glasses for example have a narrower bowl and slightly tapered opening. The narrower bowl keeps temperatures cooler for longer and the barely there taper in the opening doesn’t trap the light aromas inside. Of course for most, buying a set of glasses for every type of wine is a little impractical, so maybe buy a set meant for your favorite wine and than a general tulip shaped set of glasses for all of the others. The tulip shape is a nice general one for most wines but people know that the shape of a glass can really make a wine stand up and stand out.
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