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Wine Glasses: Getting The Most Out Of Your Wine
We cannot stress enough the importance of using the appropriate glassware in order to help you get the most out of your wine. By not doing so you could be missing out.
Using a well designed wine glass, you will find that you will only benefit, by achieving a whole experience.
In short - you will find that your aromas and tastes will be enhanced!
Similar to decanting, some wine glasses aide the aeration of wine. This can completely transform the flavours and express some of the locked up and hidden subtle notes, especially with younger wines.
A fun thing to do...
If you are hosting a party or next time you are having a bottle amongst friends or family try this next time... pour your wine or bubbles into different types of wine glasses. Do a nose, taste and sight comparison.... you will quickly understand the importance for yourself.
Don’t forget to decant your wine before drinking to unlock its full potential. Decanting is the traditional method of allowing wine to breathe so that the full aroma and flavours of the wine can be released. A sceptical friend recently blind tested two glasses of the same red, one which had been decanted, and one which had not. Unsurprisingly to us, he could notice a clear difference between the two and preferred the decanted option despite not being convinced of the reasons for decanting before the test!
There are now wine glasses on the market which use modern technology to create a decanter effect within the glass itself. Open Up wine tasting glasses like these by Chef and Sommelier are fast becoming the replacement for the traditional wine tasting glass. The Open Up glassware is uniquely designed to allow your wines to be poured into a maximum surface area due to their bowl shape. The wine glasses act like a mini decanter, allowing your wine to breathe thoroughly and opening up the full potential of the flavours of the wine, improving nose, taste and appearance.
The Chef and Sommelier glasses are also angled and shaped to direct the aromas of your wines to the centre and top of your glass. By pouring your wine in to the maximum surface level you can freely agitate and swirl your wines without having any unpleasant spills, due to clever shaping of the glass. This action helps your wines to react with oxygen and improves wine flavours and tastes.
Côtes de Gascogne: Domaine Horgelus Colombard-Sauvignon 2023
Tasting Notes This exquisite marriage of colombard and sauvignon reveals citrus, floral and exotic aromas, very refreshing and full of flavours. This wine is perfect as an aperitif and with all fish and seafood dishes. Wine Info Region Sud Ouest...
£8.80
Côtes de Gascogne: Domaine Horgelus Sauvignon & Gros Manseng 2022
Tasting Notes The duo of Sauvignon and Gros-Manseng will seduce you with its intense notes of exotic and citrus fruits, with a streak of minerality and freshness. Wine Info Region Sud Ouest Appellation Côtes de Gascogne Style White Producer Domaine...
£9.30
Cité de Carcassonne: Les Hauts de Lalande Red 2022
Tasting Notes A carefully blended mixture of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot, giving a beautiful, rich elegant and smooth wine with a lot of fruit. Wine Info Region Languedoc-Roussillon Appellation Cité de Carcassonne Style Red, Oaked Producer Domaine...
£12.25
Pays d'Oc: Domaine Villepeyroux Forest Marselan 2018
Tasting Notes Its intense and deep purple robe presents a mix of powerful red and stewed fruit aromas. The concentrated and sophisticated lingering flavour is a great balance between acidity, intensity and tannin. Wine Info Region Languedoc-Roussillon Appellation IGP Pays d'Oc...
£12.25
Minervois: Domaine Pierre Cros Tradition Red 2020
Tasting Notes A most popular wine from the Minervois region of Languedoc. Good texture and balance with a spicy finish, with a complex nose of black fruits and many spices. Wine Info Region Languedoc-Roussillon Appellation Minervois Style Red Producer Domaine...
£13.50
Côtes de Gascogne: Domaine Horgelus Rosé 2023
Tasting Notes Born from the marriage of Merlot, Tannat and Cabernet, this wine reveals an intense and complex bouquet composed of wild strawberries, citrus fruits and fresh blackcurrants. Wine Information Region Sud Ouest Appellation Côtes de Gascogne Style Rosé Producer...
£8.80
Alpes de Haute Provence: Chateau de Rousset Les Bambines 2022
Tasting Notes Under a robe of lychee, this ripe rose releases elegantly intense notes of melon and cassis, before moving towards Muscat scents. Good density on the palate is set by a youthful vivacity and a pleasant fruitiness. Wine Information Region Provence Appellation...
£14.25
Minervois: Domaine Sicard 6/4 Red 2021
Tasting Notes Majority of Grenache, a true 'raspberry' wine and taste on the palate. Wine Info Region Languedoc-Roussillon Appellation Minervois Style Red Producer Domaine Sicard Grapes 80% Grenache Noir, 10% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre Pairing Beef Keeping Drink within 5 years of...
£13.25