Comments on: Dump your Champagne flute http://winefornewbies.net/2009/10/dump-your-champagne-flute/ Your free online wine course, with over 1.7 million all-time lesson downloads Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:10:41 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: William Wilson http://winefornewbies.net/2009/10/dump-your-champagne-flute/comment-page-1/#comment-60949 William Wilson Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:14:42 +0000 http://winefornewbies.net/?p=1093#comment-60949 I've been using my go-to glasses, the Riedel Overture Magnum Bordeaux glass. I may need to look into finding something closer to what you're using. Of course, the problem is, some Champagnes are blanc de noirs, and thus are primarily Pinot Noir. Thus, a true Chardonnay glass may not be perfect for those wines. Either way, use the flutes when you're drinking average sparkling wine and want it to look pretty. But if you're drinking good stuff, get out the tulip-shaped glasses! I’ve been using my go-to glasses, the Riedel Overture Magnum Bordeaux glass. I may need to look into finding something closer to what you’re using. Of course, the problem is, some Champagnes are blanc de noirs, and thus are primarily Pinot Noir. Thus, a true Chardonnay glass may not be perfect for those wines.

Either way, use the flutes when you’re drinking average sparkling wine and want it to look pretty. But if you’re drinking good stuff, get out the tulip-shaped glasses!

]]> By: Gary R. Gaulin http://winefornewbies.net/2009/10/dump-your-champagne-flute/comment-page-1/#comment-60945 Gary R. Gaulin Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:06:56 +0000 http://winefornewbies.net/?p=1093#comment-60945 I first tried this about 2 years ago when I realized most champagnes were made primarily from chardonnay grapes. I use the Riedel "Vinum Extreme" Chardonnay glass. I love champagnes this way. It seems to bring out more of the flavor of the wine. Glad to see I'm not alone! Gary I first tried this about 2 years ago when I realized most champagnes were made primarily from chardonnay grapes. I use the Riedel “Vinum Extreme” Chardonnay glass. I love champagnes this way. It seems to bring out more of the flavor of the wine. Glad to see I’m not alone!

Gary

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