Wine Glasses

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Wine service runs from banquet house pours to by-the-glass programs and bottle service. This collection covers stemmed red, white and all-purpose wine glasses, Bordeaux and balloon bowls, stemless glasses, champagne flutes and coupes, port and tasting glasses, plus shatter-resistant plastic wine glasses.

Brands include Libbey (Vina, Perception, Embassy, Citation and Reserve by Libbey), Chef & Sommelier, Pasabahce, Arcoroc, Steelite and Bormioli Rocco, Puddifoot and Carlisle. See all glassware on our Drinkware page.

Types of wine glasses

  • All-purpose wine glasses – 11 to 16 oz tulip shapes like Libbey Citation, Perception and Arcoroc Excalibur that handle red and white.
  • Red wine, Bordeaux and balloon glasses – larger 16 to 22 oz bowls from Chef & Sommelier Cabernet, Pasabahce Reserva and Puddifoot for full-bodied reds.
  • White wine glasses – smaller 6.5 to 8.5 oz bowls that keep whites and rosé cooler.
  • Stemless wine glasses – casual, stable 15 to 19 oz tumblers for patios, bars and wine-on-tap.
  • Flutes and coupes – champagne flutes and coupes for sparkling wine, mimosas and toasts.
  • Port, tasting and plastic glasses – small port and Viticole tasting glasses, and Carlisle Alibi plastic wine glasses for poolside and events.

What to consider when choosing wine glasses

  • Pour vs. capacity – a 5 to 6 oz pour looks right in a 12 to 16 oz glass; pour-line glasses like Libbey Vina with an etched 8 oz line help control pours.
  • One glass or several – most restaurants run one all-purpose glass plus a flute; wine-focused rooms add a large red bowl.
  • Durability – thicker rims and shorter stems survive banquet and bar volume; thin rims and tall stems give a premium feel but need careful handling.
  • Storage and washing – measure height and bowl diameter against your stemware racks and overhead glass hangers.
  • Stemless vs. stemmed – stemless glasses fit standard racks and break less, but warm the wine in the hand.

Frequently asked questions

What size wine glass should a restaurant use?

A 12 to 16 oz all-purpose glass suits a standard 5 to 6 oz pour and leaves room to swirl. Use larger 18 oz-plus bowls for premium reds.

Do I need separate red and white wine glasses?

Not necessarily. Many operators use one all-purpose glass for both and add flutes for sparkling wine, which simplifies storage and replacement.

How do I reduce stemware breakage?

Wash stemware in dedicated racks, never stack it, store it in racks rather than on shelves, and hand-polish with a lint-free cloth instead of twisting the bowl against the stem.

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