Congratulations on getting married! If you and your future spouse are wine lovers, you'll want to include good wine glasses on your gift registry. There are so many styles and brands of wine glasses on the market right now that it's staggering. Here are some tips when you are shopping:
* Look for the thinnest rim you can find: Wine always seems to taste better when you drink it from a thin-rimmed glass. So, if you are a wine lover and you are registering for china and glassware for your upcoming wedding, keep this in mind--many sets of "good crystal" have really, really thick rims. And some crystal glasses are too small, to boot.
* Also look for a large bowl: This will allow you to swirl the wine around and release the aromas and flavors. Large wine glasses also look really attractive and modern setting on the dining room table. If you can only afford one set and plan to use them for both white and red wine, select a medium-sized bowl.
* What about the new stemless wine glasses: Personally, I am not a fan of these. For one thing, I don't like the fact that the temperature of your hand can change that of the wine, making both reds and whites too warm. And I also don't like putting fingerprints all over the glasses. But for wine lovers who are worried about breakage, or like the simplistic design, they might be a smart choice.
Riedel has been the ideal for excellent wine glasses, and some of their glasses can run upwards of $70 apiece. Spiegelau is a fantastic alternative, with similar design and a smaller price tag. And The Wine Enthusiast also carries its own lines of decent glassware.
Congratulations, and best of luck to you!
