Our wine expert assesses the key signs of quality — including rim thickness, clarity and balance
Wine glasses are a big part of the culture and theatre of wine. One of the first things you notice about a fine dining restaurant, particularly a western-style one, is the glassware on the table. If a friend hands you a glass of wine on your way into a party, the quality of the glass she hands you will say a lot about the wine inside.
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While it may seem like this is placing too much weight on presentation, in reality the quality of the glass has a significant impact on the way you experience the wine.
Thus it is well worth spending some time understanding the key signs of quality so you can be sure you’re not missing out on a great experience by using glassware that’s not up to standard.