So I thought the tread about choosing syrah in a burgundy or bordeaux glass was kinda neat.
So my question is…if you had to stick to one glass? Which would it be?
Anything clean that’s over, say, 12 ounces and taller than wide. I don’t like huge glasses and I’m not picky about which I grab from the cupboard.
Riedel Oevurture Red
Handles Rhone varietals and blends perfectly; I prefer this glass to a Bdx. glass for Bdx. varietals and blends; does at least an “ok” job with all other wines.
This would probably be my choice too, although if you drink a lot of Pinot you will more than likely be buying another glass.
Totally agree re: Pinot, Joe. That’s the varietal that immediately springs to mind as being much better off in a different glass, but I find the Oevurture Red stil does an “ok” job with Pinot, as it does have a larger-than-normal bowl, and a nice taper to the opening to concentrate the aromas.
Riedel Vinum Bordeaux. I prefer it over the overture by quite a bit, and have both handy at my house. The Overture is a fine glass, and at less than half the price, a pretty good deal. That said, I much prefer the Bordeaux, and with a slightly wider mouth, it can handle Pinot just fine, and excells with cab, brunello, etc. Good with Syrah too.
If I wasn’t scared that I’d break it…
But the glass I love and use the most… Zalto Burgundy
The best all-around glass for me is the most traditional one: http://bordeauxglasses.com/
Can’t stand fishbowl ones or precious, contrived ones.
Best regards,
Alex R.
Alex,
We are completely in agreement for once.
My pick would be:
http://www.cooktocreate.com/merken/schott-zwiesel/diva-water-glas/
+1. My friends are always wowed by using this glass vs other glasses.
It’s funny how everyone has their own personal preferences. I look at those bordeaux glasses and to me they are the most plain, uninspiring looking glasses. Certainly doesn’t make my taste right, but again, just shows difference of preferences.
I’m at the point where I want a stem that won’t make me shed a tear if I break it. I’m partial to Burgundy so I usually use the SZ Tritan Burgundy stem. I do have Reidel Vinum stems, but those break if you stare at them too hard. My wife thinks the Vinum look more classy and elegant. I don’t disagree with her, but those are $25.
This is my go to for most everything: http://www.williams-sonoma.com/products/riedel-grape-syrah-wine-glass/ -mJ
+1 on the SZ Tritan Burgundy. Good looking, feels right, nice big bowl (I think it’s like 23 oz) and durable as can be. If Haller would invite me over he might be able to sell me on the Zalto though. ;^)
Dave
ITB Calicaro Wine
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One glass is obviously sub-optimal so what I’d use is the glass that’s the best compromise for any wine I’m likely to drink. That ranges from Rhones to Barolo and Barbaresco, to Burgundy and then to various whites and reds from elsewhere. Most of these are youngish (under 10), some are older. No one glass will fit, but the Riedel Chianti stem works well. The Bordeaux glass would work too. In short, I’m with GregT… I want a glass that’s taller than wine, a chimney shape, slightly tapered in. I don’t want a large bowl since, for me, that accentuates some characteristics of some wines too much.
Speiglau Burg, no contest.
Have both the Spiegelau Vino Grande Burg and SZ Tritan Burg…they are virtually the same, and both excellent and affordable.
I used to have some Riedel Vinum Syrah glasses which I loved, and they worked well with most any red I like to drink, but… I broke them. Waaahhh.
Wonder if they still make them?
Schott Zwiesel Bordeaux. I might say the Burg stem on another day but I feel like the Bordeaux stem is more versatile. For aromatic varieties I prefer to have a Burg shaped stem.
I have a glass from Schott that my local retailer calls “tasting”. I can’t seem to find it on the Schott website, but it’s a smidgen taller than their Burgundy glass and holds approximately 19 ounces. It’s graceful and lovely, and I use it for everything but pinot noir and chardonnay.