Good wine glassware is designed around more than appearance. Bowl volume, curvature, taper, rim diameter and glass thickness can all influence the way aromas develop and how a wine presents on the palate.
The collection ranges from versatile universal glasses to dedicated Bordeaux, Burgundy, white wine, Champagne and sweet wine shapes, alongside stemless glasses, outdoor glassware and decanters.
Universal Wine Glasses
For many drinkers, a universal wine glass is the most useful place to begin.
Rather than being designed around one grape variety, these glasses aim to provide enough bowl volume for aromatic development while maintaining proportions that work across red and white wines.
The collection includes Zalto Universal, Gabriel-Glas StandArt and Gold Edition, Josephinenhütte Josephine No. 2 Universal, MARKTHOMAS No2110 Double Bend Allround, Glasvin Universal, PLUMM Three No 1 and Jancis Robinson x Richard Brendon The Wine Glass.
Universal stems are particularly useful for mixed wine collections, dinner parties and anyone who prefers consistency at the table.
Red Wine Glasses: Bordeaux & Burgundy
Red wine glassware often divides broadly between Bordeaux and Burgundy-inspired shapes.
Bordeaux glasses typically have a tall, generous bowl suited to structured red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux blends and other full-bodied styles.
Burgundy glasses tend to have a broader bowl, providing greater surface area and space for aromatic wines such as Pinot Noir.
The range includes dedicated Zalto Bordeaux and Burgundy, Sophienwald Phoenix Bordeaux and Burgundy, and several red-wine-focused designs from MARKTHOMAS, Sydonios, Lehmann and other producers.
White Wine Glasses
White wine glasses generally use a more compact bowl than large red wine glasses, helping maintain aromatic focus and a sense of freshness.
Dedicated options include Zalto White Wine, Josephinenhütte Josephine No. 1 White Wine, MARKTHOMAS No2100 Double Bend White Wine and Sophienwald Phoenix White Wine.
A universal glass can nevertheless work extremely well for white wine, particularly for fuller or more complex styles.
Champagne Glasses: Flute, Tulip or Coupe?
There is no single Champagne glass shape suited to every purpose.
The narrow flute emphasises the visual stream of bubbles and limits the rate at which carbonation escapes, but provides relatively little room for aroma.
A broader tulip-shaped Champagne glass creates more space for aromatic development while retaining a narrower rim, making it a popular choice for serious Champagne.
The coupe provides an entirely different, broad and shallow shape, prized as much for its style and cocktail versatility as for traditional Champagne service.
The collection includes all three approaches, with Champagne glassware from Zalto, Josephinenhütte, MARKTHOMAS, Sophienwald, Glasvin, PLUMM and Riedel.
Mouth-Blown vs Machine-Made Glassware
Many premium glassware collections use mouth-blown production, allowing exceptionally fine bowls, thin rims and lightweight stems to be created by skilled glassmakers.
Machine production offers greater consistency and can provide excellent performance at a more accessible price.
The distinction is therefore not simply about which is "better". Durability, weight, price, intended use and personal preference all matter when selecting glassware.
Wine Decanters
A decanter can perform different roles depending on the wine.
Young wines may be decanted to increase their exposure to oxygen, while mature wines are often decanted more carefully to separate the clear wine from sediment.
The collection includes decanters and carafes from Zalto, Josephinenhütte, Gabriel-Glas, Jancis Robinson x Richard Brendon, Sophienwald, Sydonios, PLUMM and Riedel, as well as hand-blown Brian Hirst pieces. The inventory also includes decanters specifically conceived for young and aged wines in the Jancis Robinson x Richard Brendon range.
Choosing the Right Wine Glass
If you want one glass for most wines, start with a universal glass.
From there, consider what you drink most often. Burgundy and Pinot Noir drinkers can add a broad Burgundy bowl; Cabernet and structured-red drinkers may prefer a Bordeaux glass; and regular Champagne drinkers can invest in a dedicated Champagne stem.
Ultimately, a smaller collection of well-chosen glasses is often more useful than owning a different glass for every grape variety.
Shop Wine Glassware at Kent Street Cellars
Explore universal wine glasses, red and white wine stems, Champagne glasses and decanters from Zalto, Gabriel-Glas, Josephinenhütte, MARKTHOMAS, Sophienwald, Sydonios, PLUMM and more.
Delivery is available Australia-wide, with same-day delivery also available across eligible Sydney metropolitan areas.
