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The choice of glass suitable for the "amateur drinker"

One need not be a 'professional wine taster' a ' wine snob 'or released a full member of' CAMRA to experience greater enjoyment of your favorite drink in the right pane.

I'm not trying preaching to the converted or to suck eggs teach grandmother, and there are many writings on the correct choice of glass to enhance the flavor of a variety of different grapes and grains. But in all honesty that invites eight friends over for dinner and then provides a different glass for each drink, after all that is doing the washing when everyone has gone home.

What I'm trying to do here is to offer practical advice on choosing the right pane to each occasion without breaking the bank.

Some simple rules to choose the right glass

Crystal or glass?
It does not matter unless you are particularly interested in the ring obtained by checking with the knife on the side of a glass. What is important is clarity that lets you see your drink, so a simple and clear glass is best. If we really want a little color to keep it a whirl so simple that even you can see the color a drink after all this has been carefully created to be part of the pleasure. For this reason I am not particularly fond of cut glass or frosted glass and it only serves to darken. It is the drink that is appreciated not the glass.

Shape and size?
Drinking wine, – and traditionally have a mother, which has its merits: –

1. You may hold the glass without affecting the temperature of your wine and obscure the clarity with greasy fingerprints.
2. You can give the glass a good swirl to release the aromas of wine.
3. Definitely more elegant when the foundations for a dinner.

However, a glass of wine without a mother has its uses: –

1. For every day drinking do not tend to fall.
2. If you like putting your glasses through the dishwasher they are more likely to survive longer.
3. There are times when you can add to the informality of the occasion, for example, when friends drop in surprise or you are having a dinner party in the kitchen.

As for the size and shape this is purely down to preference, but there are some that you like to consider.

1. A large glass allows more space for wine aroma to develop.
2. It is usual to choose a pan with white wine and a larger vessel for a fuller body red.
3. Most wine drinkers as a glass with a rounded body and a T close to allow enough space to release the aromas of the wine into the body of the crystal, since while eddies that condenses sniff and sip!
4. But if you are not particularly swirling, smelling and tasting the sample of one, I suggest you choose a contemporary form that is visually appealing.

Beer Glasses – general set purely personal preference. You, as a handle or not! However, there are some points you would like to be considered.

1. A straight vessel tends to look a little more sophisticated and handle a bit more manly – but hey who cares when you're watching the footy!
2. A glass of Beer requires fewer trips to the refrigerator at first, but I think a smaller vessel can share a bottle with a friend is a nice approach.
3. Its smaller style lager glasses to double summer drinks and cocktails as Pimms.

Champagne Cocktail & Sunglasses – Champagnes and sparkling wines are definitely the best served in flutes.

1. The bubbles last much longer.
2. You tend to drink champagne stand for what is much less likely to spill into a glass dish in shape.
3. A thin flute is more elegant and the bonus is – does not hold up well, which is definitely good when you're paying for the champagne?

While cocktails tend to be better in the large vessels from there depending on the type and strength.

1. A glass of Martini in shape is perfect for a simple cocktail that requires no embellishment too, seems synonymous with sophisticated cocktails!
2. High high ball glasses are better if want to place them in crushed ice, fruit, straw and umbrella, then the party!

Spirit and Brandy Glasses – a glass of brandy speaks for itself. It must be large enough to give a good swirl and the cup of his hand heat around the brandy. Spirit vessels take a little more consideration.

1. If you like the right spirit or on the rocks, then one DOF a 'double Old Fashioned glass is right for you. A small and short glass large enough for a big shot over a little ice or water.
2. Or if you prefer to take your spirits with a mixer, then you need a hi-ball, a tall glass and large gin and tonic with ice and lemon.
3. Any of these vessels will double for drinks or water, it just depends on the size you prefer.

Liquor, Puerto, Jerez and Glasses – unless a lot to entertain you probably do not use these very often. So in my opinion, if you choose carefully you can choose a glass to fill all these requirements.

1. Choose a glass that is large enough to take a reasonable measure of sherry or port and remember there is no need to pour liquor fill.
2. Again a glass stem is more traditional and allows you to shake to develop the aromas of the drink.
3. However, a small glass type gives a more contemporary approach to the service of these beverages.

In summary: -

If you like to do a little entertainment this is what I suggest you may need: –

• Champagne flutes and two sizes of glass of wine.
• A few glasses of beer and glasses of tall or short over maybe a bit of brandy and glasses liquor.

How much you want to invest in this place is very personal, but I would suggest that you buy a vessels much less expensive than one that only six of more expensive glass. There is nothing worse than a break for dinner and then not be able to get a replacement, since it has been interrupted. If you regularly entertain 8 -10 people I would definitely start with a dozen glasses, that way you should see through a number of years before having to start again.

On the other hand if you can not stretch to such a small lot, choose a good wine glass contemporary decent size and a tall glass, then open another bottle! You may also get your priorities right, there is always next year to buy more lenses.

About the Author

Guy Bridge is the owner of On the Table, a contemporary tableware retailer in Dorset, UK. See the exclusive range of LSA Glassware in our online store.

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