Wine Glass Guide

WINE GLASS GUIDE WHITE RED BURGUNDY SPARKLING BOWL SHAPE | SIZE | RIM DIAMETER STEM ARCHITECTURE The height of the stem and the width of the base are part of the glass design. BASE MESSAGE Grape varietal specific stemware has to translate the 'message' of wine to the human senses. BOUQUET Responsible for delivering the quality and intensity of the wine's aroma. Highlights the exciting and diverse styles of 'mouthfeel' in wine (watery, creamy, silky, velvety). TEXTURE Creates a balanced interaction between FLAVOR the fruit, minerality, acidity and bitter components of a wine. Offers a pleasant, seamless, harmonious, and long lasting aftertaste. FINISH Source: Riedel http://www.riedel.com/all-about-riedel/shapes-pleasure/why-shape-matters/