wine-glass
Cabernet's curved container
A wine-glass is a drinking glass designed for wine, typically with a bowl, stem, and base.
The stem allows holding the glass without warming the wine.
Different shapes suit different wines—wider bowls for reds, narrower for whites.
She raised her wine-glass in a toast.
Rotating, curving movement
- sniffBrief nasal inhalation
- sipSmall mouthful of liquid
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- bouquetArranged cluster of blooms
palate · tannins · mouthfeel · finish · notes · acidity · body · legs
Footed drinking glasses
- gobletStemmed drinking vessel
- fluteTube blown sideways
- snifterShort-stemmed brandy goblet
- chaliceOrnate ritual drinking vessel
crystal · bowl · stem · rim · foot · base · etched · faceted
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
- cheersCasual toast or farewell
- clinkSharp metallic ring
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- proseccoItalian effervescent white wine
reception · wedding · anniversary · banquet · party · ceremony · festivity · commemoration
Purified or cultured
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- gracefulElegant in movement
- formalFollowing strict protocol
- diningEating a meal
tableside · place setting · candlelit · linen · silverware · fine dining · hospitality · presentation
swirl
Rotating, curving movement
bouquet · palate · tannins · mouthfeel · finish · notes · acidity · body · legs · tears
stemware
Footed drinking glasses
chalice · crystal · bowl · stem · rim · foot · base · etched · faceted · delicate
toast
Heated bread; glass-raising honor
prosecco · reception · wedding · anniversary · banquet · party · ceremony · festivity · commemoration · salute
refined
Purified or cultured
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- gracefulElegant in movement
- formalFollowing strict protocol
dining · tableside · place setting · candlelit · linen · silverware · fine dining · hospitality · presentation · aesthetic