A lovely wine deserves a lovely glass; we've rounded up our collective favorites below. N.B. Most glasses are available in pairs or in sets of six or more.
STEMMED GLASSES
Above: Francesca's choice for everyday is the Alessi Wine Goblet, designed by Jasper Morrison, which easily fits in the dishwasher; $9 each at Unica Home.
Above: Janet uses the classic Reidel Vinum Wine Glasses; $40 for a set of two Chardonnay glasses (other sizes for varietals available); a useful Reidel Vinum Mixed Gift Set with four red and four white wine glasses is available for $149. Both at Williams-Sonoma.
Above: Rosendahl's Opus Wine Glass by designer Ole Palsby is Janet's everyday pick (they're dishwasher safe); $24.99 for a set of two at Amazon.
Above: The versatile Iittala Verna Wine Glass can also be used as a water goblet; $22 for a set of two at All Modern.
Above: Known for its durability, German-made Schott Zweisel Cru Classic Stemware is crafted of Tritan titanium lead-free crystal that is dishwasher safe and break-resistant; $72 for a set of six wine glasses in various sizes at Williams-Sonoma.
Above: Venerable German company Spiegalau Wine Glasses are made of lead-free crystal, have classic shape, and are priced slightly lower than Reidel (which acquired the company in 2004); $39.84 for a set of four Bordeaux glasses at Amazon.
Above: Good to have on hand for large parties: Ikea's Svalka White WIne Glasses; $4.99 for a set of six.
STEMLESS GLASSES
Above: Julie favors Spanish Wine Glasses; $6 each, 2.25 inches tall, from Spartan in Austin, Texas.
Above: The classic French bistro wine glass from Picardie; a set of six is $21.25 at Design Within Reach.
Above: Sarah uses the stemless Riedel O Tumblers; set of six (plus two bonus) for $66.99 at Amazon.
Above: Another stemless glass that's worthy of consideration is the Alessi Glass Family White Wine Glass by Jasper Morrison; $32 for a set of four at All Modern.
Above: Francesca likes the FYN Stemless Red Wine Tumbler from Bodum, which is made of durable borosilicate lab glass (it will never cloud from washing). The grip area is designed to reduce finger contact with the glass surface; $9.95 each at Amazon.