Cordial glasses are the perfect way to serve sherry and dessert wine. They are smaller than white wine glasses. Sherry and dessert wine should be sip and only a small portion is served in these delicate glasses. Sherry is a wonderful wine to serve at Holiday teas. Just a small libation to offer your guests before tea is served. Dessert wines are a nice compliment to the end of a meal.
This cordial glass is part of the Gala collection from Crate & Barrel.
When you mention champagne glasses, most people think of a coupe which, legend has it, is in the shape of Marie Antoinette’s breast. While these are very traditional glasses for champagne and sparkling wine, I prefer flutes for champagne. The long slender shape of the flute allows the bubbles in the wine to rise elegantly. I believe flutes show sparkling wine off in the best light. Flutes also work well when serving or enjoying Mimosas. I use my martini pitcher to mix Mimosas and then serve in our flutes. Fabulous!
Flutes from Crate and Barrel Oregon Flutes
Choosing the proper wine glas is almost as difficult as choosing the proper wine. Despite what many people tell you, you can use any wine glass for any type of wine. However, there is a reason specific glasses are recommended for specific wines. This week, I am discussing the variety of glasses and why each is perfect for a specific type of wine.
Today, let’s talk about balloon glasses. Red wine has a stronger bouquet that white wine. Therefore, balloon glasses work better with red wine. Balloons allow the wine to breath and emit its fragrance. You wouldn’t want to be overwhelmed by the rather powerful fragrance of some red wines when you go to sip them. Part of the enjoyment with wine involves the bouquet. The balloon glass allows you to enjoy all your red wines to their fullest.
Glasses from Crate and Barrel Ollie Collection.
Enjoy this week’s episode on wine.
Life of Simple Joy Episode 2
