Glassware The shape and thickness of your wine glass can help highlight the wine’s flavors and aromas. Burgundy Glasses Full-bodied white wines like oak-aged Chardonnay are better with a larger bowl which emphasizes its creamy texture because of the wider mouth. A large, round bowl also helps collect aromas which makes it a great choice for lighter, more delicate red wines such as Pinot Noir. We recommend Riedel Vinum Burgundy. Bordeaux Glasses This glass shape is best for bolder red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux Blends like Winston Hill. The wider opening makes the wine taste smoother and delivers more aroma compounds. We recommend Riedel Vinum Bordeaux. Standard Red Wine Glasses A Standard red wine glass has a smaller opening than the Bordeaux. It allows the spice from red wine to soften due to the flavors hitting your tongue more progressively. This is a great glass for medium- to full-bodied red wines with spicy notes and/or high alcohol such as Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, and Sangiovese. We recommend Riedel Ouverture red wine glasses.
spring 2020—the chardonnay issue
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