What kind of glass should wine be served in?
Wine can be drunk out of any vessel you like, so don t let the lack of a special glass stop you. Glass is preferred because it is completely inert and doesn t impart any off flavors to the wine and is clear so the wine s color can be appreciated. Professionals and dedicated amateurs value glasses with stems to hold on to so the temperature is not altered by the temperature of the drinker s hands. Wine glasses narrow toward the rim so wine can be swirled (to maximize aroma) without spilling out of the glass. Traditionally, red wine glasses are bigger than white wine glasses. If you are planning on purchasing wine glasses and are either on a budget and/or don t have a lot of room to store separate wine glasses for red and white wines, buy an all-purpose 10 ounce wine glass and use it for both red and white wines.
