tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post4856853225299700653..comments2023-10-10T14:43:29.795-04:00Comments on Brooklynguy's Wine and Food Blog: On Wine GlassesBrooklynguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-36668827004487677892013-02-28T02:22:43.760-05:002013-02-28T02:22:43.760-05:00Brooklynguy is absolutely right. Wine's true f...Brooklynguy is absolutely right. Wine's true flavor can only be experienced if it is served in the right type of glass.Especially while having white wine, it is very important to have the best <a href="http://www.wineglass-usa.com/" rel="nofollow">white wine glasses</a>. Its true for all other types of wine also. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11802302625164815393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-5706748999760133172011-09-09T11:53:10.770-04:002011-09-09T11:53:10.770-04:00Not only the size and shape may effect the plesera...Not only the size and shape may effect the pleserable exsperience of enjoying a fine ruby wine, but the over all apearance of the glass can actually make a big differance. Also I find that decanting your sweeter wine, brings out the Bouquet and seems to improve the over all flavour as well.Goblets and Morehttp://www.gobletsandmore.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-52904914062666153312011-01-24T22:41:11.308-05:002011-01-24T22:41:11.308-05:00Hypothesis: the Riedel Sommelier Burgundy goldfis...Hypothesis: the Riedel Sommelier Burgundy goldfish bowl brings out the true greatness in great wine but is merciless: it is the Austrian equivalent of what the very expensive French "Les Impitoyables" glasses claim to be, a glass that ruthlessly exposes any flaw from which the wine may suffer. This has been my Minneapolis wine group's conclusion (I personally agree with it but it wasn't my idea originally). Will be interested in whether your experience drinking $15 wines from such a glass replicates our nonscientific opinion.Henri Vasniernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-62345894656439913922011-01-15T09:55:16.383-05:002011-01-15T09:55:16.383-05:00I wish someone would do a great but inexpensive Ne...I wish someone would do a great but inexpensive Nebbiolo glass like the traditional style used for tasting in Langa. Can anyone here point me to one? thx in advanceDo Bianchihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12744434741371288465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-8502521622749130582011-01-10T19:08:45.476-05:002011-01-10T19:08:45.476-05:00Jules Chauvet was one of the 1st, if not the 1st, ...Jules Chauvet was one of the 1st, if not the 1st, to talk and explain the impact of the shape of the recipient. This has indeed a huge influence on the aromas, the order they're appearing, the influence on the texture, etc...<br />I would recommend anyone to read his books: fascinating !Arnohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02859002405829121756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-6123391268319462782011-01-10T15:48:13.168-05:002011-01-10T15:48:13.168-05:00thanks for all of the comments. And for the diaper...thanks for all of the comments. And for the diaper tip Cliff. Just when I thought that I might be finished buying diapers...they drag me back in. <br /><br />And i thought that a wide top like most burgundy bowls enhances the sense of the alcohol, didn't realize that it's the other way around.Brooklynguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16321573602782343974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-64872734480261091972011-01-08T23:50:28.696-05:002011-01-08T23:50:28.696-05:00I have Riedel's basic "wine" series ...I have Riedel's basic "wine" series Bordeaux and Burgundy glasses. I normally reserve the latter for medium-to-full whites; everything else, even red Burgundy, goes into the Bordeaux glass, based upon my tests between the two. These glasses are equally wide at the rim, btw.<br /><br />In light of this post I just retested my approach with a 2009 Fiano di Avellino, and while I got more of everything in the Bordeaux glass – more flowers, more fruit, more alcohol, more body – the wine was finer and more delicate in the Burgundy glass, and seemed more stitched together. I had to pay more attention to the wine and got more out of it.<br /><br />I get why the aromas in particular would seem more forceful, more directed, in the taller and narrower glass. But I don't get why my larger-framed whites (incl. white Burgundies) seem more complete in the shorter, broader glass, but that most other wines (incl. red Burgundies) do not. In any case I'm going to stick to my formula for now. After all, there are only so many tests one can do before madness sets in.Wicker Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15976225032244371755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-35082498349590544662011-01-08T17:58:02.358-05:002011-01-08T17:58:02.358-05:00great discussion of glasses... a word of caution t...great discussion of glasses... a word of caution though on using the riedel burgundy sommelier series on less complex pinots: i tried this before and it actually took away from the enjoyment of straightforward wines.<br /><br />it's as if the glass physically rips wines into components and layers, which is great for complex wines because the deeper you dig, the more there is to offer. but in most cases with wines that were less balanced and integrated, the glass tended to isolate and amplify awkward components. this was particularly the case with oregon pinots that i enjoyed in other glasses before.<br /><br />i'm curious to hear if you end up having a similar experience.Tag: Winehttp://www.tag-wine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-19399962327798809002011-01-08T12:10:12.496-05:002011-01-08T12:10:12.496-05:00What schott line is it? They make almost all their...What schott line is it? They make almost all their glasses out of tritan these days. Would love the Riedel but that is one to far for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-30378939197257248222011-01-08T03:26:34.443-05:002011-01-08T03:26:34.443-05:00Finally a sensible piece on this. Glasses make a h...Finally a sensible piece on this. Glasses make a huge difference. Now the question is, if you are to go to a tasting can you bring your own glass?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-37585719430254927862011-01-07T16:24:28.051-05:002011-01-07T16:24:28.051-05:00I use my best Burgundy glass on every red Burgundy...I use my best Burgundy glass on every red Burgundy, including Beaujolais.<br /><br />By the way, I have a handy comeback for any allegations of pretentiousness regarding wine glasses and wine/food pairings. I simply ask my accusers how much they enjoy drinking a glass of milk immediately after brushing their teeth with a mint-flavored Colgate.2GrandCruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16677145557411276062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-56149848566062082712011-01-07T14:01:14.495-05:002011-01-07T14:01:14.495-05:00Even worse is the trend of serving wine in a littl...Even worse is the trend of serving wine in a little juice glass. I've seen this is some otherwise very good restaurants, especially in Brooklyn. Some of these places have decent lists, charge $11 or $12 a glass, then serve it to you in something that should be used for OJ in a diner.Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13883174900549292499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-59564398884686846642011-01-07T12:43:24.174-05:002011-01-07T12:43:24.174-05:00"They help to bring out the best in a wine - ..."They help to bring out the best in a wine - why shouldn't I use them? "<br /><br />I totally agree and started using my best glasses more after a similar realization. Smoke 'em if you got 'em, right?rhithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16099401764991161218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-5169500560861676222011-01-07T12:26:35.952-05:002011-01-07T12:26:35.952-05:00It's amazing how much a difference the stemwar...It's amazing how much a difference the stemware makes. I wasn't a believer until I went to a tasting with Max Riedel where we poured one wine and tried it in 5 different styles of glasses... very eye-opening.<br /><br />You've got some great options there in the Riedel and the Tritan. Great post.<br /><br />Cliff - Thanks for the tip on the cloth diapers... I'm going to try that one<br /><br />-EdIWAhttp:/www.iwawine.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-42708310413417159972011-01-07T09:53:53.660-05:002011-01-07T09:53:53.660-05:00Eschew the Paris goblet, that hideous little tenni...Eschew the Paris goblet, that hideous little tennis ball of a glass condemned by George Reidel himself as “the enemy of wine”. A glass too thick and too small to enhance the flavour, too shallow and open to enhance the bouquet, and too mimsy to suggest generosity. Check out our posting on the subject at http://tinyurl.com/2bph4eoSedimenthttp://www.sedimentblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-65653731448673288632011-01-07T09:39:16.616-05:002011-01-07T09:39:16.616-05:00The Oregon glass magnifies the perception of alcoh...The Oregon glass magnifies the perception of alcohol because of the narrow top. Have you ever tried a light Riesling in a glass like that?<br /><br />RE water spots: get some good, old-fashioned cloth diapers and dry right away after washing. I've never found a better way to dry crystal.Cliffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04254237968195126520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-24923289027434758952011-01-06T22:32:50.984-05:002011-01-06T22:32:50.984-05:00What about the Zalto wine glasses?
On breakage th...What about the Zalto wine glasses?<br /><br />On breakage the only glasses I've had major problems with are the Riedel Chardonnay Vinum series, I'm down to 7 left out of 12. Thinking of the Ravenscroft Invisible line as replacements.TWGhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02592548268341500443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3799854524070158890.post-62956911044044888762011-01-06T21:12:09.119-05:002011-01-06T21:12:09.119-05:00interesting take on a vertical, or would it be a h...interesting take on a vertical, or would it be a horizontal tasting.... the glasses I mean. I am going to try this style of tasting!<br /><br />We use our Riedel's every day. Thankfully we've only broken 2. Have about 2 dozen .. collected over the years. My problem is keeping the water spots off. <br /><br />Cheers!<br />EileenWineEverydayhttp://wineeveryday.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com