Wine and champagne: The power of the glass
Using proper glassware can transform the wine and champagne drinking experience. From presentation to flavor, pairing your beverage with the right glass boosts the value of every pour and ultimately, your bottom line.
Light-bodied red wines
Easy-drinking and fruit-forward, light-bodied reds do best in glasses with large bowls and wide mouths. This maximizes aeration and directs their subtle aromas to the tapered rim for a refreshing experience.
Full- and medium-bodied red wines
Wines high in tannins like these can leave an unwanted bitter taste in the mouth. That’s why full- and medium-bodied reds should be served in tall glasses with a wide opening to soften tannins, smooth out bitterness and letevery tasting note shine through.
Light- and medium-bodied white wines
Perfect for novice wine drinkers, these sweet and crisp styles call for a versatile universal white wine glass. A medium-sized bowl and curved, narrow rim concentrate flavors and aromas and preserve acidity, highlighting floral and citrus notes.
Full-bodied white wines
Wide bowls aren’t just for Bordeaux and Burgundy wines. Make the most of rich and complex whites with a larger opening that improves aeration and develops the flavors of buttery Chardonnays and similar styles.
Champagne and sparkling wines
The iconic elongated shape and narrow bowl of a champagne flute preserves carbonation for a celebratory effect you can see, hear and taste. Alternatively, a wide-mouthed coupe adds old-school glamour to bubbly beverages and classic cocktails alike.
Pour control stemware
Pour confidently, every time. Each of our pour control glasses is designed with a visual cue – either a printed marking or the curve of the bowl – at an approximate ounce capacity, preventing overpours that could cost you thousands of dollars over time. Now, your team can ensure a consistent measurement with every glass – and you can be confident you’re not pouring profits down the drain.
Decanters and carafes
Elevate your wine presentation – and reveal a wine’s complex colors and flavors – with our beautiful decanters and carafes. Intentional curves at the neck and shoulders also help control pours and boost profits.
Download the APS Product Directory to explore a versatile range of buffetware and serving solutions designed to enhance your hospitality spaces and impress your guests with style and functionality.
Download our Wine and Champagne Brochure to explore our full selection of stemware for wine and Champagne. Then, order a free sample to experience it for yourself.
