Wine Tasting Tools & Essentials Including Our Favorite Glassware & Coravin Accessories
This blog post is for those of you who want to start wine tasting but don’t know where to start. It can be so overwhelming (What kind of glasses should I get if I really like Bordeaux? How do I preserve my wine and keep it fresh for longer than a few days after opening?), but we’ve got you covered (as well as some awesome discount codes).
Below are our recommendations for wine tasting tools and essentials:
GLASSWARE
Riedel Veritas Pinot Noir/Burgundy WINE GLASSES (SET OF 2)
Behold this set of Riedel Veritas Pinot Noir/Burgundy Wine Glasses. You're going to be seeing a lot of Riedel in this post because we never hesitate to recommend them to everyone we know. They're high-quality, light, and elegant. Did we mention how beautiful they are? These glasses in particular pair well with Pinot Noir or Burgundy.
Riedel Vinum Oaked Chardonnay/Montrachet Wine Glasses (SET OF 2)
This is a set of Riedel Vinum Oaked Chardonnay/Montrachet Wine Glasses. What makes them unique is that they reveal the intensity of the wine's layers of aroma—it truly starts with the glass. They're perfect if you want to sip on some Chardonnay or Montrachet.
Riedel O Bordeaux/Cabernet/Merlot Wine Glasses (SET OF 2)
This is a set of stemless Riedel O Bordeaux/Cabernet/Merlot Wine Glasses. These glasses are perfect for everyday use, for any drink and for every occasion. This tumbler is perfect for red wines like Bordeaux, Cabernet, and Merlot.
Riedel Performance Champagne Glasses (SET OF 2)
Who wants champagne? You may have seen flutes used to serve champagne, but the smaller diameter of the rim of the champagne flute traps the champagne's aromas, preventing them from being released. In contrast, the sophisticated design of these Riedel Performance Champagne Glasses enables the aromas of the champagne to be released and helps the formation of champagne bubbles. What more could you want?
DECANTERS
Decanters are essential for both young and old wines alike. Decant young wines a few hours before serving and it will help the wine attain a stage of development that normally comes with years of aging. Decant old wines a few moments before serving to ensure that deposits that have developed over time in the wine do not detract from the wine's flavor or texture. Here are three Riedel decanters of varying price points and sizes.
Cooling Cups
Want to chill your wine? The Wine FREEZE Cooling Cups are perfect for keeping your wine cool. You can pop them in the fridge and the cooling gel will keep your wine cool for hours.
Coravin
If you've never heard of a Coravin before or are a bit intimidated as to how to use it, we’ve got you covered. A Coravin is a wine preservation system that allows you to drink wine without ever pulling the cork. Without a Coravin, even if you use another kind of wine preserver, your wine will lose its flavor and charm within a matter of days or weeks. A Coravin extends that preservation time to several years, allowing you to enjoy a bottle of wine years later—all with the same great taste and flavor as when you first tried it. If you're serious about wine tasting, this is an essential.
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CORAVIN GAS CAPSULES
Coravin Gas Capsules are used to power the Coravin, ensuring a perfect seal and a perfect pour every time. You can buy them in packs of 3, 6, 12, or 24.
CORKSCREW
If you're not in the market for a Coravin, you can pop open your wine bottle with this Spiral Winged Corkscrew.
