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Wine glass with a heavy trunk instead of a slender stem?

hyperfascinated — Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:28:43 -0800

Where can I buy a fat-stemmed wine glass? I love these flutes and these martini glasses - is there a similar wine glass out there somewhere?

The closest I've been able to come is these footed coolers, which are neat but not terribly wine-glassy.*

*Bonus question: Would it be too gauche** to serve wine in what appears to be a water goblet / beer glass?

**Bonus bonus question: or is there some legitimate oenophile reason why wine glasses in this style don't exist?

One-off Hanging Stemware

Ambrosia Voyeur — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:39:46 -0800

I want to hang stemware upside down under a shelf in my kitchen, but it isn't a deep enough shelf for the racks I've used before, or really for more than one glass. What can I use? Hanging them in a track that runs lengthwise under the shelf is an option. Does that track exist?

desperately seeking square stemware

jenlyn1123 — Thu, 13 Mar 2008 20:23:49 -0800

Where can I find square-shaped champagne flutes? Ever since seeing them featured prominently in 2001's 'The Anniversary Party', I've been obsessed with square champagne flutes. Has anyone a.) seen this movie and b.) know where I can get them?

Nice wine glasses

orangskye — Wed, 11 Jan 2006 15:43:03 -0800

I'm looking for some nice wine glasses to give as a gift. I've heard recommendations for Reidel glasses, but there seem to be quite a range even within the brand, and I have no idea what the difference is between the diffent lines. I've seen other brands displayed as well, but again, have no idea what the difference is! This is a gift for someone who drinks predominately red wine, and would be using it more for everyday rather than entertaining, so something simple in style would be best. Price is not really a factor, I'm willing to spend if the quality is worth it. Suggestions appreciated, bonus points if accompanied by where to buy in Toronto.

Riedel Alternatives

HiddenInput — Fri, 02 Dec 2005 11:52:55 -0800

What are the best, low cost alternatives to Riedel stemware? I understand that everyone loves Riedel, but I'm not willing to pay big bucks them. Spiegelau seems to get good marks as a an inexpensive alternative, and I'd love to have that thinking confirmed or have some other alternatives proposed. This has been asked before, but never really answered as that thread focused more on the safety of leaded crystal and less on good stemware.