Schott Zwiesel Wine Glasses

Wine glasses are as functional as they are beautiful. The long stems and bowl shapes are specifically designed to complement the wines they are meant to hold. Browse our glasses and barware at Overstock.com to see the many choices we have for wine connoisseurs.

White wines benefit from glasses with long stems and narrow bowls, which keep your hand from warming the wine. This stemware is very elegant and simple. Glasses for red wines tend to be wider than those for white; this is so your nose can be inside the rim as you tip the glass. Red wine's flavor tends to be heavier and needs to be inhaled to be fully enjoyed. If you love both red and white wines, be sure to have both types of wine glasses on hand. (You know you save money on Overstock.com, so go ahead and stock up on both types of wine glasses!)

These glasses can be made from glass, crystal, metals and plastic. Remember a few things about wine glasses when picking out a set or two: the glass or crystal makes a difference. Cut glass makes for a rougher lip, and interferes with the taste of the wine. (The smoother the edge of the rim, the less the glass will interfere with taste.) Blown glass makes for a thinner lip and is good for the casual wine drinker, but for the dedicated wine lover lead crystal is ideal for drinking and tasting wine.

Stemless wine glasses are also rising in popularity. These wine glasses are shaped the same as traditional wine glasses, just without the stem. This modern take on stemware works best with red wines because your hand will warm the glass as you hold it.

Whatever your pleasure, Overstock.com is sure to please with our discount stemware and wine glasses. You're sure to find a great deal on all your stemware in our home store and kitchen department.