Is it important to get the right wine glass for the right type of wine?
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Does it make a difference? And if it does what sort of glasses are good for what sort of wines?
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A cabernet or merlot glass has wide bowl and narrorw top to funnel the fragrance upward to the nose. The roundness of the rim steers the wine to the front of the tongue where the sweetness can roll across and be detected. A pinot glass such as the one in your photo, has a short bowl from rim to stem top, to concentrate the more delicate aroma. Its wide bowl also allows for swirlling to release the tannins.
A chablis glass is narrow at the top forcing the wine to the front of the tongue to taste the subtle fruit melody. White wine does not need to aerate as red does, so the wide base is not required. A champagne glass is very narrow at the rim, making the bubbles continually move to the top so that you experience the fizz and subsequent fruitiness from the popping bubbles.
Upscale restaurants often train their wine stewards or sommeliers in the proper etiquette, cultural and technical aspects of wine service. If you are not sure which glass to use, most people consider the cabernet glass to be "the" all-purpose choice. However, if you have an opportunity to experience wine using the proper flute, you may find that yes, it does matter which glass is used.
This link is helpful when matching your wine with your glass:
http://www.bestwineglass.com/pages/wine_glass_guide/8.php
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M$Wine Glasses for Reds:
The Bowl: Wider
The bigger flavors in reds need to spread out. The wider bowl also lets in more air, which releases bold aromas and flavors.
The Opening: Wider
Dip your nose into the wider bowl to get a load of more complex aromas.
Wine Glasses for Whites:
The Bowl: Narrower
The smaller capacity helps keep temperatures cool longer.
The Opening: Narrower
The lighter aromas waft well in a narrower glass.
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