Stemless Wine Glass  Stemless wine glasses have been around for centuries  First began to see them in Europe (i.e. Spain, Italy, France)  They are looked upon as trendy and modern  Other names include “drinking vessels” or “wine tumbler”  Used for both red and white wines

Positives and Negatives Positives:Negatives: Easy to maintain Less risk of breaking Stylish (contemporary appearance) “Step Back” to when we didn’t know know that shape/size of a wine glass can contribute to the tasting/ enjoyment of wine Stem is used so that heat from hands doesn't’t transfer to the glass and heat up the wine; therefore changing the taste

White Wine Glass  White wine is served in a bowl that is narrow and has more of a U shape.  This allows the aromas to be released while maintaining a cooler temperature.  A larger opening is for younger white wine so it directs the wine to the tip/sides of the tongue to taste the sweetness  A taller glass is designed for more mature white wines so it can dispense the wine to the back and sides of the tongue to taste the bolder flavors

Red Wine Glass  Red wine is best served in larger glasses  Bowls are usually fuller, rounder and have a larger opening  The larger opening allows your nose to fit into the glass to detect the aroma  The flavors and aroma of red wine need a glass with a larger surface to provide the wine with more air

Cup A  Classified as: stemless wine glass (red)  Round, Full, Black tint  Thicker at the bottom to be sturdier

Cup A: Section, Plan, Elevation

Cup B  Classified as: Stemless wine goblet glass (white)  Tall, thin, narrow, clear

Cup B Section, Plan and Elevation

Cup A Modification

Cup B Modification

Reasons for picking I really liked these glasses because they  Are very plain/ simple  Modern  Have contrast to one another  Potential