There is scientific evidence to support the notion that some wine vessels are superior to others. Therefore, what are the most suitable wine glasses for you?
Wine can be consumed from any vessel, including a wine glass, coffee mug, mason canister, or dixie cup. I don’t care if you skip the glass altogether and consume directly from the bottle, you do you!
In 2015, a Japanese medical group recorded images of ethanol vapors in various glasses using a specialized camera. In their study, the research team demonstrated the effect of varying glass shapes on the density and position of vapors at the openings of various glasses.
Vapors are significant because they transport aromatic compounds to the nostril. Aromatic compounds are responsible for the overwhelming majority of wine’s flavors.
Cabernet tastes best in a large, stemmed clear glass. Holding the glass by the stem helps prevent your hand from warming up the wine, and the large bowl of the glass allows aromas to transfer from the wine to your nose.
If your wine is ever so cold that you can’t smell anything, you can hold your hands around the bowl of the glass to warm it up. This applies to white wines and red wines alike. The Twomey Sauvignon Blanc, for example, should be served (and enjoyed at!) around 49-55°F and our Cabernets around 60-65°F.
