"Life is too short to drink bad wine." – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
Does the Glass Matter When Drinking Wine? You’ve probably heard people arguing about wine glasses like it’s some kind of sacred ritual.
Tall stems, wide bowls, fancy shapes… does it really make a difference?
Short answer: Yes, it does.
How the Right Glass Changes the Game
Different glasses are designed to highlight different things in a wine.
The shape can enhance aromas, control how the wine hits your tongue, and showcase textures you might completely miss otherwise.
A wide coupe? Looks cool, but you’ll lose the bubbles fast.
A flute? Keeps the bubbles but locks in the aromas.
But Don't Stress Too Much
Now, all that said, don’t panic if you don’t have the “perfect” glass.
Wine is still wine.
If you're in good company, having a laugh, and drinking something you love, that's what really matters.
I’ve happily enjoyed €100 bottles out of a cheap IKEA glass more than once.
Would a better glass have made the wine even better? Sure.
But the memory? Still perfect.
