Comments on: The Simplicity of Stemless Wine Glasses

By: John Lofaro

John Lofaro — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:15:09 +0000

The use of “Stemless” wine glasses goes back further than ten or so years. In southern Italy, from where I descend, stemware was only used on the absolute most formal occasions until maybe 40 years ago. Besides the obvious reasons, expense and space, it was thought very pretentious to use stemware if you were fortunate enough to own any. I remember my great grandfather, Il nonno di mi mama, saying that red wine is so valuable you always hold it tight. Of course it sounds a lot better in Italian, but he was referring to holding the glass in your hand to warm the wine since they were kept in cool cellars. Fads usually have a base in something old, and the writer should have realized that.

By: Erika S.

Erika S. — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:31:16 +0000

Hi Charisse, thanks for your question. Unfortunately we are out of the fireworks glasses currently. We do have these Star Spangled U Tumblers though, which might fit the bill!
http://www.wineenthusiast.com/star-spangled-u-tumblers-%28set-of-2%29.asp

By: Charisse medellin

Charisse medellin — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:43:50 +0000

Is it possible to ordrer the Riedel firework glasses you use to have?
Thanks

By: Judy Taylor

Judy Taylor — Sun, 19 Sep 2010 23:10:35 +0000

I prefer my wine in stemware. But, I have a few freinds & family who like the stemless. I think it is because it’s relatively new & “the rage”. I like the look of wine in a stemed glass & it doesn’t get smeared with fingerprints. I realize it is a personal choice, so I too, have both available.

By: Bill Williams

Bill Williams — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:12:25 +0000

I have found that wine glasses, like wine itself, are an individual preference and I like to offer both stem and stemless to my guests. I personally favor the Riedel ‘O’ series as they offer the greater stability of a wide base (important when I’m the chef) without sacrificing the elegance and quality of the Riedel line. Have been a Riedel fan since the early ’80′s and have never been disappointed.