Only getting into wine and confused about which wineglass to purchase? Already a wino and want to expand your collection? Here are my favorite eyeglasses for all types and occasions, and as a sommelier and wine author, I’ve a lot of practice. They are good looking and practical, and there’s something for everybody (and every wine). Bear in mind that having the ability to observe the color of this wine increases the overall enjoyment of it, so almost everything I’ve chosen is in transparent glass. — Whitney from Brunellos Have More Fun

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Govino Wine Glasses, Set of 12 – $38.85

With summer quickly approaching, picnics, beach time and outside arenas are in your future. All these Govino reusable plastic wineglasses would be the perfect thing for drinking on the go.

Hint: Save your very best wine for one more day and use these for cheap and enjoyable vino.

Wine Monger

Zalto Universal Glass Set – $354

Zalto wineglasses, produced in Austria, are a few super sexy stemware. They are delicate and tasteful, mouth-blown, and many wine geeks’ favorite stem. I favor the multipurpose glass because it is fantastic for white, red or even bubbly.

Amazon

Bormioli Rocco Bodega Tumbler Mini Glasses, Set of 12 – $23

I really like a straightforward low tumbler for a weeknight red wine. You’ll discover these eyeglasses at wine bars all over Paris. No need for stalks or pretension.

BHLDN

Frosted Dot Coupes – $68

There’s just something special about drinking champagne from a delicate, conservative coupe. All these gold-rimmed, polka dot–etched coupes are beautiful and permit for all those fizzy bubbles and vibrant aromatics to reach your nose.

CB2

Rona Wineglass – $5.95

I consider this the cheaper option to the Zalto eyeglasses I love so much. It has a similar alluring shape and stem for a fraction of the cost.

IKEA

Pokal Glass – $2.99

There’s something Italian trattoria about those glasses. I enjoy using them to get an easy red wine with spaghetti and meatballs during a laid-back Sunday dinner.

Casa de Perrin

Classic Light Purple Apéritifs – $58

How fun are these? A good deal of folks don’t think to completely like a pre-dinner drinking moment. Imagine this aperitif glass into your hand full of sparkling wine, an Aperol spritz, dry sherry or even Lillet on ice.

Crate&Barrel

Bryn Grappa-Cordial Glass – $4.95

Grappa along with other digestifs are a wonderful postprandial soif that more folks should enter. This diminutive fashion of glass is made for the strong stuff, as a little goes a very long way.

IKEA

Ikea 365+ Ivrig Wineglass – $2.99

Ikea actually has some fantastic wineglasses. They are cheap and (somewhat) durable. I really like the tulip shape and flexibility of this style.

Goal

Riedel Vivant Decanter – $32.99

You don’t require a large, fancy, pricey decanter to get the task finished. This may work just fine for some atmosphere to some closed-off wine, and it’ll look good on the table too.

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Riedel Vivant Red Wine Glasses Set – $39.99

Riedel makes a cheap line of wineglasses for Goal. Their fundamental red wine glass is one I personally possess. It is fantastic for white, bubbly or red and is sturdy enough to withstand several dings and spills.

CB2

Cylinder Flute – $1.95

I am not a huge fan of classic champagne flutes. All fuss and not any pleasure, the rim is simply too narrow to actually dig to some wine. This tall stemless tumbler keeps the bubbles concentrated, but it isn’t as difficult to drink out of.

ZARA HOME

Lina Cava Flute – $14.90

Take this plus also a bottle of cava, and you’re set! It has the coupe shape I love to get sparkling wine and pretty scalloped etching.

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Joao Tumbler – $4.90

If Gaudí made a stemless wineglass, it might look something like this. It spices up the stemless look and has a handy groove for your hand.

ZARA HOME

Magno Tumbler – $9.90

The depth and etching on this tumbler are ideal. You get a little flair without forfeiting the visibility of this wine. It is perfect for a warm spring afternoon and a glass of cold rosé.

ZARA HOME

Engraved Glass Rim Wineglass – $16.90

Zara’s home line is really great. This is the glass that you use when you need feel a tiny baroque and fancy.

Williams-Sonoma Home

Riedel Vinum Burgundy Glasses, Set of 2 | Williams Sonoma – $43.96

The classic burgundy bowl shape is great for if you truly wish to get your swirl on.

Williams-Sonoma Home

Classic Wine Decanter | Williams Sonoma – $69.95

This may not be the cheapest decanter, but it is not the most expensive. It has the wide space at the bottom to actually allow the wine breathe.

Wine Monger

Zalto Champagne Glass – $59.50

The Zalto champagne flute is beyond fabulous. It is perfectly constructed to maintain a fine bead of bubbles flowing from the base of the glass to the top. The tulip shape keeps the opening from being too narrow, which is a major pet peeve of mine. It is a splurge, but worthwhile!

Amazon

Riedel O Cabernet/Merlot Wine Tumblers – $24.95

Riedel’s O show is the standard in stemless. This was one of the first wineglasses I ever possessed.

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