We review the best stemless wine glasses, which are a more comfortable and casual (but chic) take on the classic red and white wine glass.

“Glasses are instruments, a conveyor belt of sorts,” said Maximillian Riedel of RIEDEL wine glass company. “They convey the message of fine wine.” ...

When hostesses and retailers say “crystal,” they usually are implying something fine, special and costly. In general, however, the term is used as a catchall for any type of fancy glass tableware.

Does wine really taste better in specific wine glasses? That theory was put to the test one evening recently involving two very different wines and five radically different glasses.

Given Pinot's propensity for aromatics, picking the right glassware counts. Here are seven glasses that suit a myriad of occasions.