If I am beginning my collection of Crystal Stemware, which pieces should I start with?
The most commonly used pieces include the Wine glass, the "all purpose" Goblet which can be used for both white and red wines, as well as water, the High Ball glass and the Double Old Fashioned glass for your barware. Although there are glasses unique to different types of wine, starting your collection with the above will be a perfect place to start.
Why is a red wine glass so much larger than a white wine glass?
Actually, there is more than one style stem intended for red wine and some, like the Burgundy style glass, are oversized. The standard red wine glass is only a couple ounces larger than a regular white wine glass, but the shape is vastly different. Red wine should be served at room temperature. Therefore, it should be held by the bowl to keep the wine at the appropriate temperature. Contrary to red wine, white wine is served chilled and should be held by the stem - its shape prevents the hand from warming the wine
How many glasses do I need?
The number of glasses purchased should coordinate with the number of place settings of Fine China and Flatware you have for your table. Keeping this in mind will help ensure the right number of pieces for all your entertaining needs. It's always a good idea to buy extra glasses, so if any glasses break, you have a matching one waiting to replace it.
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