Glasses
BUSINESS READINESS & SOCIAL ETIQUETTE
For every drink there is a glass. For every glass there is a set of lips ready to receive its drink and quench the thirst of its owner. -Shances
Trumpet
Trumpet glasses feature sides that flare outward, resembling a trumpet. The flare allows for the faster release of aroma.
Tulip
The tulip glass is the widest in the middle at the bowl with a rim that curves inward; a form that directs the taste of champagne to the center of the tongue for best balance of fruit and acid, and concentrates the bouquet. It is a glass preferred by wine connoisseurs. It focuses the aromatics towards the nose. Tulips are often used for finer French champagnes, as its wider base allows the flavor to be captured.
Flute
Flute glasses have long, narrow bowls. The shape of the bottom of the glass, which is usually pointed, allows the slow rise of bubbles, and prolongs the cool temperature, maintaining aroma and flavor. The shape also focuses the aromatics towards the nose.
Coupe
Coupe also known as Saucer glasses, have wide, shallow bowls. The coupe champagne glass was invented in 1663 in England by glassmakers looking to cash in on the "new" popular drink- 'champagne."
White Wine
The white wine glass is made with a bowl slightly smaller in diameter and with sides a little straighter than a red wine glass. It has a shape that concentrates the flavor and releases the delicate bouquet.
Red Wine
To release its aroma, red wine is served in a glass with a slightly larger bowl and a little taller overall than the white wine glass.
There are various types: Claret, burgundy (slightly larger than the claret glass), Paris (all-purpose), and magnum glass (oversized glass that holds 8 to 10 or more ounces).
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The bowl of a red wine glass is wider; deeper than white wine glass.
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Water
The water glass is the largest vessel in a set of stemware.
Wine Glass
Bowl
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Stem
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