I called Gabe Geller, top sommelier ... the rim. "The bowl shape brings out the aromas, which get diffused then brought together as the glass narrows," Geller said. "Smelling the wine is the ...

Glasvin’s The Stemless wine glasses earned the top spot on our list for several ... bowed out and tapered to a smaller, paper-thin rim. Overall, we found these glasses to be comfortable to ...

Unlike a martini glass (which slopes outward), or glasses with vertical sides, the sides of a wine glass bow inward toward the rim. Unlike other ... each other at the top to focus aromatic potential.

In general, look for clear crystal with thin-rimmed, large bowls that hold 10 to 18 ounces, taper slightly at the top and balance well in the hand. The clearer the glass, the richer the wine’s color ...