wineglass
Cabernet's crystal home
A wineglass is a drinking glass designed for wine, typically with a bowl, stem, and base.
The stem allows holding without warming the wine.
Different shapes suit different wines—wider bowls for reds, narrower for whites—though many people use whatever's handy: She filled her wineglass to the brim.
Stemmed drinking vessel
- fluteTube blown sideways
- chaliceOrnate ritual drinking vessel
- snifterShort-stemmed brandy goblet
- coupeTwo-door fixed-roof car
champagne · cordial · martini · burgundy · port · sherry · cabernet · chardonnay
Purified or cultured
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- gracefulElegant in movement
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
- formalFollowing strict protocol
classy · dining · tablescape · sommelier · tasting · swirl · aroma · bouquet
Casual toast or farewell
- clinkSharp metallic ring
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
- proseccoItalian effervescent white wine
wedding · anniversary · reception · banquet · party · salute · tribute · speech
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- clarityState of being understandable
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
- lusterSoft reflected light
facet · refraction · transparency · delicate · fragile · fine · baccarat · bohemian
goblet
Stemmed drinking vessel
coupe · champagne · cordial · martini · burgundy · port · sherry · cabernet · chardonnay · aperitif
refined
Purified or cultured
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- gracefulElegant in movement
- tastefulAesthetically appropriate and pleasing
formal · classy · dining · tablescape · sommelier · tasting · swirl · aroma · bouquet · pairing
cheers
Casual toast or farewell
- clinkSharp metallic ring
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
- champagneEffervescent celebratory wine
prosecco · wedding · anniversary · reception · banquet · party · salute · tribute · speech · occasion
lead
Dense metal, symbol Pb
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- clarityState of being understandable
- brillianceExceptional intelligence or luster
luster · facet · refraction · transparency · delicate · fragile · fine · baccarat · bohemian · etched
antique
Old valued collectible
provenance · estate · auction · period · victorian · rare · curio · restoration · display · cabinet
- stemwarechampagne flute, goblet, goblets, flute, coupe
- fragile thingscrystal goblet, champagne flute, snifter, goblet, tumbler
- still lifefruit bowl, bouquet, floral arrangement, grapes, apples