The brand’s higher-end lines, including Highness and La Rose, top out at $200 per set of two.īut my favorite is the Tritan Burgundy, which actually falls on the lower end in terms of Schott Zwiesel pricing, around $60 for a pack of six. The Sensa and Vervino lines are a bit more architectural, with long stems and delicate bowls, with specified uses including Bordeaux and sauvignon blanc.

Schott Zwiesel glass is beautifully functional, sturdy yet delicate, and relatively affordable, with entry-level products from its Pure line starting at around $14. Located in the Bavarian village of Zwiesel, Schott Zwiesel can trace its glassmaking roots back to the late 19th century, and is today part of the Schott AG corporate family, a multinational German glass company that makes a broad range of glass products. If money is an object in your quest for glassware, I do sincerely recommend the Svalka six pack from Ikea, a steal at just $4.99. (Perhaps you are the snob who is budding.) Please note: These rare objects of the atavistic silicate arts are all very fun and interesting, but none of them are particularly cheap. Below, find five of the most sought-after wine glasses currently on the market (listed from a little pricey to really expensive) to enhance your wine-drinking ritual, or at the very least, impress the budding wine snob in your life. Like so much thin crystal stacked in your cupboard, cutting through the clutter takes a careful eye. Indeed, there are some wine glasses so cultishly revered and sought-after you more or less have to know someone in order to get them.

What’s undeniable is this: Although glassware brands Riedel and Zalto have become a shorthand for grown-up wine drinking, they are not the end-all be-all of high-end wine glasses on the market today. And within the clubby hallways of the international wine industry, the topic of wine glass preference and providence is the stuff of a thousand debates. The argument that you need one glass for each type of wine, however, is only true where money is no object. And for enjoying bubbly, should you invest in some Champagne flutes? There’s no straight answer, but plenty of opinions - so it goes with just about every topic in the world of wine.īut for the aspiring wine connoisseur, seeking out a well-designed glass - one that allows you to expertly swirl, sip, and appreciate - is worth wading through the morass of options, simply because according to many wine experts, the particular shape of a glass really can make wine taste better. Looking to knock back some big-deal Burgundy? A wider bowl is your friend, so you can really get your nose in there and appreciate the pinot funk. Want to enjoy a crisp white? A stem that’s tall with a relatively narrow bowl will help keep your riesling or chardonnay cool and concentrate the delicate aromas. Today’s modern wine drinker is positively awash with choice in the glass department.

Hand blown wine glasses