These Are the Glasses I Use When Entertaining My Wine Industry Colleagues

While the $88 and change price tag may seem like a lot at first, when divided by six, the cost breaks down to less than $15 a stem, which for me, seems like the perfect middle-of-the-road option. Sure, it’s not your $9.99 4-pack from TJ Maxx, but it’s not nearly as costly as a $78 Zalto Universal glass (or equivalent). 

After testing multiple options, it was clear that this all-purpose stem from Zwiesel was the best in its category. In my experience, wine tends to show its best—and therefore, offer the best drinking experience—when the stem feels light in the hand, has a thin rim, and is easy to maneuver. The Glas Tritan All-Purpose Pure glass is the perfect size, in that its bowl is large enough to properly convey aromas, yet remains small enough that the bouquet (or bubbles, in the case of sparkling wine) doesn’t dissipate too quickly. In terms of physical size, the stems also clock in at less than 10 inches in height, meaning that storing them in small spaces is easy as ever. 

Although the stem is slightly thicker than I prefer, it's still way thinner than most glassware in its price category. The rim, however, is perfectly thin, which allows it to sit light on the lips. In terms of durability, the titanium crystal glass feels quite sturdy, especially when hand-washing. Although the product deems itself dishwasher safe, I always recommend hand-washing glassware, as this is the best way to keep your stems safe. 

In addition to durability and feel, what I love most about the Glas Tritan All-Purpose Pure is its versatility. I generally don’t follow glassware recommendations by region or variety but rather look to all-purpose stems that will get that job done for whatever style of wine the night calls for. Whether my friends and I lean red or white or even decide to pop some bubbly, I know that the Glas Tritan All-Purpose Pure will serve our needs and look elegant while doing so.

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Vicki Denig is a wine, spirits, and travel journalist based between New York and Paris. Her writing regularly appears in major industry publications, including Liquor.com, WineSearcher, Decanter, and beyond. Vicki also works with a prestigious rolodex of monthly clients, including Paris Wine Company, Becky Wasserman & Co, Corkbuzz, Provignage, and beyond. She is a Certified Specialist of Wine. When not writing, Vicki enjoys indoor cycling classes and scoping out dogs to pet in her local parks.