"Life is too short to drink bad wine... or to drink it from the wrong glass!" – (Probably someone’s wise grandpa)
You might have heard wine geeks talk a lot about glassware. Tall glasses, wide bowls, thin stems... it can feel a bit overwhelming, right?
So, let’s get real for a second: Does the glass actually matter?
The Short Answer: Yes
The glass absolutely makes a difference.
Different shapes can enhance or mute a wine’s aromas and flavors.
For example, a big, wide glass gives a bold red wine like Nebbiolo plenty of space to breathe.
That lets all those beautiful aromas—cherry, leather, spice—open up and hit your nose first, even before you take a sip.
Meanwhile, a smaller, narrower glass is better for fresh, zippy whites like Gavi.
It keeps the wine cooler and directs those citrusy aromas straight to your senses.
But... Don’t Stress About It!
Here’s the important thing:
You don't need to go crazy.
You don't need a different glass for every grape variety, and you certainly don't need to spend a fortune.
If you can invest in just one good universal glass—something with a nice tulip shape, slightly wider at the bowl and narrowing at the rim—you’ll be golden for 99% of wines.
Even if you end up drinking great wine from a random mug or plastic cup at a picnic?
It’s still great wine.
It’s about the people, the moment, the experience.
The glass is the cherry on top—not the whole cake.
P.S. Please try once to drink a Champagne from a "normal" wine glass
