Grandstand is here to help perfect your wine service experience using easy-to-understand educational assets combined with our premium custom printed wine glass offering. Our collection(s) include a wide range of glassware choices, from renowned brands like Riedel and Libbey, ensuring that you find the perfect fit for your own brand and budget. Each glass is meticulously crafted to enhance the unique characteristics of different wine varietals, providing an unparalleled tasting experience for you and your guests.
To begin, we will discuss how glass shape is instrumental to the wine-tasting experience and provide general shape recommendations for the most popular wine varieties. For bold Red Wines like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (28.25 oz. Riedel Extreme Cabernet 0454/0, 27.39 oz. Grape@Riedel Cabernet/Merlot 0424/0, 21.5 oz. Riedel Restaurant Cabernet/Merlot Wine Glass 0446/0), our red wine glasses are designed with large, round bowls and wide rim diameters to allow for ample aeration. This aeration allows the wine to breathe and fully develop its complex flavors, ensuring that every sip is a delight for the senses.
When it comes to lighter-bodied red wines like Pinot Noir, our specialized Pinot Noir glasses (0.5L Rastal Harmony 72 Burgundy and Pinot Noir Glass, 24.85 oz. Grape@Riedel Pinot Noir/Aperitivo Wine 0424/07, 24.75 oz. Riedel Restaurant Pinot Noir Wine Glass 0446/07) are designed to enhance the wine's vibrant, fresh aromas while tempering its naturally higher acidity. The unique balloon-shaped bowl and tapered lip of these glasses ensure that the wine's subtle aromas are contained and highlighted for an optimal nosing experience.
On the other hand, our White Wine glasses (45.9cl Rastal Winebar 48 Wine Glass 151526, 11 oz. Libbey Citation White Wine 8472, 15 oz. Arc Perfection Stemless C8303), feature smaller, narrower bowls to preserve delicate, fresh aromas and prevent overexposure to oxygen, making them the perfect choice for enjoying crisp white wines. White wines typically have more delicate aromas than red wines and are at their best when fresh and vibrant. Slight modifications are made for white Riesling wines (17.92 oz. Grape@Riedel Riesling/Spritz Drinks 0424/05, 13 oz. Riedel Restaurant Zinfandel/Riesling Wine Glass 0446/15, 13.25 oz. Riedel Restaurant O Riesling/Sauvignon Blanc Tumbler 0412/15) allowing the perfect balance between sweetness and freshness. With a narrow opening to subdue sugars and an elongated bowl for a smooth, seamless pour onto the palate, these glasses prevent any one quality from dominating, resulting in a balanced tasting experience.
No matter the wine or occasion, Grandstand's premium wine glasses are here to take your tasting experience to new heights. And don’t forget, Grandstand also offers a range of products to complement your wine service and make the most of each customer visit. From custom gift shop apparel, to elegant decanters and custom wine accessories, our collection is designed to enhance the presentation and enjoyment at your winery for patrons on any budget. Our goal is to provide a deeper education than mere product recommendations and we want to thank you for taking the time to read this blog and view this incredible video from Maximilian Riedel.