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Glassware at a Glance
Appetizer Wines
Sherry, Vermouth, Natural Flavored Wines
Pairs well with: Finger foods, small sandwiches, assorted hors d'oeuvres
Serve: Chilled or at Room Temperature
Usual Serving: 3 oz.
Typical Glass: Cherry Glass, Cordial Glass
Red Wines
Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux, Malbec, Merlot, Chianti, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel
Pairs well with: Red meats (Lamb, beef) & Pasta
Serve: at Room Temperature
Usual Serving: 4-5 oz.
Typical Glass: Ball Wine glass, Gourmet Wine glass
White Wines
Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, White Burgundy, White Bordeaux
Pairs well with: Fish & Poultry (Chicken, Duck, Turkey)
Serve: Slightly Chilled or Cold
Usual Serving: 4-5 oz.
Typical Glass: Standard Wine Glass
Dessert Wines
Moscato, Port, Muscatel, White Zinfandel, Rose, Late-Harvest Riesling
Pairs well with: Cakes & Pastries
Serve: Chilled
Usual Serving: 3 oz.
Typical Glass: Standard Wine Glass
Sparkling Wines
Champagne, Pink Champagne, Sparkling Moscato, Brut, Prosecco
Pairs well with:Berries, pasta with a cream based sauce, nuts, and cheeses
Serve: Chilled
Usual Serving: 4-5 oz.
Typical Glass: Champagne Flute, Champagne Glass
Multipurpose Glasses
Water, Juice, Soda, Iced Tea, Two-Part Cocktails
Pairs well with: Anything
Serve, Chilled or over ice
Usual Serving: 5-10 oz.
Typical Glass: Standard Water Goblet