A high-quality wine glass can truly enhance your drinking experience, not to mention look stylish perched on your home bar and impress your guests. Today’s best glasses come in all sorts of shapes and sizes—with some universal options that go with all wines, while others pair best with whites, reds or even specific varietals—allowing you to tailor yours to your specific wine preferences.
“There are a wide variety of wine glass styles out there designed specifically to emphasize the aspects and personality of a certain style of wine,” says sommelier Art DeCaro, director of training and cellar master for Waters Edge Wineries, which has multiple locations across the country. “Make sure to select the correct wine glass style for the beverage you will be serving so it is enjoyed to the fullest of its potential.”
You’ll also want to consider the durability and care of the wine glasses. For instance, beautiful, high end crystal glasses are often quite fragile and require hand-washing, which makes them less convenient to use. There are also several options available that are dishwasher friendly. DeCaro adds, “Honestly, there are way too many styles out there, and who wants to collect—and has the room to store—all of that glass? The necessary basic glass styles every wine connoisseur should have in their cupboard are red, white, dessert and sparkling.”
With these factors in mind, here are some of the best wine glasses for all types of wine lovers, as recommended by wine experts.
- Best Wine Glass Overall: Gabriel-Glas Crystal StandArt Wine Glass
- Best Red Wine Glass: Riedel 00 Collection 001 Red Wine Glasses
- Best White Wine Glass: Zwiesel Glas Tritan Pure Stemware Collection
- Best Stemless Wine Glass: Riedel O Wine Tumbler
- Best Crystal Wine Glass: Mark Thomas Double Bend Allround Wine Glass
- Best Prosecco Glass: Stolzle Lausitz Quatrophil Champagne Glass
- Best Large Wine Glass: Crate & Barrel Hip Large Red Wine Glass
- Best Colored Wine Glass: Estelle Colored Glass Wine Glasses
- Best Wine Glass Set: Riedel Ouverture Wine Glasses
- Best Plastic Wine Glass: TaZa Outdoor Plastic Wine Glasses
- Best Wine Tumbler: BrüMate Uncork’d XL Wine Tumbler
Best Wine Glasses Overall
A Uniquely Shaped Glass That Works With All Types Of Wine
If you’re looking for a single wine glass that will perform well with a wide range of varietals, the “One for All” crystal glass should be a top choice. “My new go-to is the Gabriel Glas StandArt One for All glass,” says sommelier Melissa L. Smith, founder and proprietor of Enotrias, a California-based elite sommelier service. “It is elegant, durable and has a modern shape. Everything I put in it, from champagne to bordeaux, shows beautifully. I now use them as my house glass.”
These crystal glasses are made in Austria by skilled craftsmen, and their signature curves offer a decanting effect. They can be used with red, white, sparkling and dessert wines, and the stemware is dishwasher-safe as well.
Best Red Wine Glass
A Generously-Sized Glass To Release The Aromas Of Red Wine
Red wine glasses are larger than white wine glasses, and this set from Riedel works well for a wide range of red varietals. “Riedel was the first trendsetter of the modern wine glass era, using science to both produce and design wine glasses that enhance the flavor profile of different wines,” says Jonathan Kleeman, head sommelier and wine buyer at Restaurant Story in London. “Riedel still has the widest range of different style glass at the top level.”
These glasses come in a set of four, and the shape of the glass helps to release the aromas of red wine and balance tannins. Plus, they’re dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
Best White Wine Glass
A Modern, Geometric Glass That’s Perfect For White Varietals
This wine glass from Zwiesel is specifically designed to complement white wines, particularly sauvignon blanc, pinot gris, rose, riesling, soave and chablis. The set of six is made from Tritan crystal glass, and the silhouette’s sharp lines give the glasses a geometric appearance.
“The Zwiesel wine classics are a gourmet glass series focused on straightforward and concise design,” explains Timo Torner, founder of Cocktail Society, a website dedicated to cocktail recipes, tips and more. “The goblets have a high, curved chimney and a slightly lipped mouth rim—this allows the aromas to be perceived particularly authentically and intensively.”
Best Stemless Wine Glasses
A Pair Of Wine Tumblers Tailored To Your Preferred Wine
For everyday use, Riedel offers a range of stemless wine tumblers that are less delicate than traditional stemware. “Riedel is considered the inventor of the functional wine glass,” says Torner. “It was the first to develop specific glasses for each grape variety.”
These tumblers come in a set of two, and you can choose from several shapes to suit your preferred varietal—the brand offers glasses for cabernet/merlot, champagne, riesling/sauvignon blanc and more.
Best Crystal Wine Glass
Stunning Crystal Glasses With A Unique Shape To Help You Pour
These stunning crystal wine glasses are a worthwhile splurge. “The unique, modern Double Bend design enhances the characteristics of the wine,” says Kleeman.
The Double Bend Allround is hand-blown from lead-free crystal, and it can be used to serve full-bodied red and white wines. The double-bend design also serves as a measuring tool for the perfect pour—the first bend is for wine tasting, and the second bend is an average serving size.
Best Prosecco Glass
A Tulip-Shaped Glass That’s Ideal For Bubbly Wine
If you frequently serve prosecco or other sparkling wines, these crystal flutes are a must-have. “A tulip flute is a great choice [for prosecco], as the long stem allows you to avoid holding the glass and warming up what should be a chilled wine,” says Jessica Tomei, winemaker at Cupcake Vineyards, a brand that offers an assorted collection of finely-crafted wines. “The wider middle of the tulip helps create more surface area for the bubbles to form and express the wine’s aromatics. If you’re looking for more professional glassware, I recommend Stolzle, as their products are elegant yet durable."
Best Large Wine Glass
An Oversized Glass At An Unbeatable Price
You can save yourself from needing frequent refills with this oversized red wine glass. “When I'm lounging around watching my favorite Netflix show, I like to drink from my Crate & Barrel Hip Large Red Wine Glass, simply because the bowl is so big and regal,” says wine culture expert Chasity Cooper. “While they are red wine glasses, I enjoy white and sparkling wines from them too.” The glass holds up to 31 ounces, and it’s dishwasher-safe for easy cleanup.
Best Colored Wine Glass
Hand-Blown Colored Stemware In A Rainbow Of Hues
For eye-catching wine glasses, you can’t go wrong with Estelle Colored Glass wine glasses. “When I'm in a celebratory mood or feeling fancy and festive, I break out my Estelle Colored Glasses, which come in an array of beautiful jewel tones,” says Cooper.
These glasses are hand-blown in Poland, and they come in sets of two or six. There are a wide variety of colors to choose from, as well as mixed sets, and the brand also offers matching decanters, martini glasses and more.
Best Wine Glass Set
A Comprehensive Set With Red, White And Champagne Glasses
This set of 12 wine glasses from Riedel offers everything you need to outfit your home bar. It comes with four red wine, four white wine and four champagne glasses, all of which are made from fine crystal. The glasses can be cleaned in the dishwasher, and it’s a well-priced entry-level set for any home.
Best Plastic Wine Glass
Unbreakable BPA-Free Plastic Glasses To Use Outside
If you like to sip on a glass of wine outside on the patio or while sitting by the pool, this set of unbreakable plastic wine glasses is a useful investment. The set of four is available in both 12- and 20-ounce sizes, and the glasses are made from durable BPA-free plastic that’s dishwasher safe.
Best Wine Tumbler
A Leakproof Tumbler That Comes In Stylish Finishes
You can take your wine on the go with this 16-ounce tumbler from Brümate. The insulated tumbler can hold up to half a bottle of wine, and it keeps your drink at the perfect temperature for hours. It has a leakproof lid for easy transport and comes in a wide range of colors and patterns. Plus, the brand even offers a limited lifetime warranty on the product.
