Stemless Wine Glass: A Drinking Vessel For Every Occasion

Wine glasses have have always been a hot topic for wannabe wine nerds and genuine wine connoisseurs and wine lovers alike. There have been many discussions about how the materials and the shape of the glass affect the taste and the overall wine drinking experience, and though many people try to impose what’s right or wrong, have in mind that every person has a unique sense of taste and smell and you should always go with whatever feels right for you.

However, if you really want to hear wine nerds whine, all you have to do is mention stemless wine glasses. They reason why this topic is so controversial is because this type of wine glasses is a relatively new development in the wine industry and it defies centuries of wine drinking tradition.

Both stemmed and stemless wine glasses have their own benefits and you can’t say that one is better than the other – they are just different.

Have in mind that the design of the traditional stemmed wine glass does actually serve a purpose and it’s not just about aesthetics. When you are drinking a chilled wine, by holding the glass by the stem you do not affect the temperature of the wine with your own body heat. But, this, of course, does not mean that stemless wine glasses can not be used for chilled wine, it’s just that they are more suitable for room temperature wine.

One of the best things I like about stemless wine glasses is how natural they feel in the hands of a casual wine drinker, whether you are at home, in a restaurant, or at a party. You don’t have that “am I doing it right” thought in the back of your mind all the time and that alone makes the drinking experience a lot more comfortable.

Here are some of the many other obvious benefits that make stemless wine glasses a more and more popular choice.

• First of all, lets just say they are no stranger to stability. The flat base and the lower center of gravity help avoid accidents that could potentially be fatal for your outfit or your rug.
• The lack of a stem makes them much easier to handle, wash, and store. They take up less space on your shelves and in your dishwasher than conventional stemmed wine glasses and they are more durable since they don’t have that fragile extremity.
• Having no stem also makes these glasses appear much less formal and appropriate for every day casual use. However, their unique design and post-modern twist on the traditional wine glass makes them suitable for giving a formal party a little chic edge.