Do wine glasses really make a difference?
On One Hand: The Right Glass Enhances the WineDifferent wines need different sizes and shapes of wine glass. Champagnes and other sparkling wines fare much better in a flute shaped glass, as the narrow shape helps the wine retain its carbonation longer. The bowl shape of red wine glasses directs the aroma of wine towards the drinker’s nose and the glasses are large enough to allow the wine to be swirled in the glass, which improves its flavor.On the Other: You Can Drink Wine Out of Any GlassIf you do not own wine glasses, you can enjoy wine out of whatever glass or container you have on hand. Stemless wine tumblers have become more common in the early 2000s. The tumblers are occasionally made of polycarbonate and can be placed in the dishwasher, making them more convenient than traditional wine glasses.Bottom LineAlthough the stemless glasses are handy, traditional wine glasses still have several benefits. Holding the glass by the stem prevents fingerprints from getting on the bowl of
