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datetime=2018-05-24T05:35:15> May 24, 2018 </time> </span></div></div><div class=my-10><hr></div><div class="md:flex md:justify-between"><div class="w-full md:w-2/3"><div class="sm:mx-10 mx-auto mb-20"><div class="post-body prose content"id=main><h5>What Type of Stemware is Right for You?</h5><p>There are a gazillion different types of wine glasses out on the market. So, what should you buy? You need a set of glassware that works for your day-to-day needs, rather than necessarily needing the right glass for every single type of wine. Discover what glassware fits your wine drinking habits and what the best options are to build a <em> proper </em> wine glass set.<p>Check out this cool chart on the different types of wine glasses. Identify the different styles so that you can better decide what to buy based on your needs.<h3>Types of Wine Glasses Chart</h3><p><a href=https://media.winefolly.com/Types-of-Wine-Glasses-Chart.png> <img alt="Types of Wine Glasses Chart by Wine Folly"class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-7269"height=2045 loading=lazy src=https://media.winefolly.com/Types-of-Wine-Glasses-Chart.png width=1600> </a><h2>The Difference Between Crystal and Glass Stemware</h2><p>Crystal is glass with lead monoxide in it and, depending on what country you live in, percentages of lead monoxide can vary from 1% (in the US) to 30% (in Europe). Many glassware manufacturers also make lead-free crystal glassware with zinc and magnesium oxide, which also refracts light. Using leaded or lead-free crystal for wine glasses is popular for two reasons: First, the minerals cause the glass to have light refraction which gives stemware a sparkle. Secondly, the inclusion of minerals in glass makes it sturdy enough to be spun very thin.<p>Regular glass doesn’t shine the same way as crystal but it is more affordable and also tends to be more durable.<div class="alert alert-info"><strong> <i class="fa fa-arrow-up"> </i> You Only *Need* Two Types </strong> Starting a wine glass collection? Go super basic and get a set of 6 red wine glasses and a set of 4-6 Champagne flutes. Take my word for it; that’s all you really need.</div><hr><h4>Questionaire: Which Type of Wine Glasses Should <em> You </em> Buy?</h4><p>Answer these questions honestly to figure out what kind of stemware to buy.<div class="cta-target inline-cta-target"><div class="inline-cta md:flex border border-gray-200 my-5 mb-10 p-5 group hover:shadow-lg transition-shadow transition-duration-200"><div class="w-full md:w-1/4 md:pl-5 min-w-[150px]"><a href=https://shop.winefolly.com/collections/books/products/wine-folly-starter-set?utm_source=wf&utm_medium=inline&utm_campaign=25088_Wine%20Folly%20Starter%20Set&utm_term=25088_Wine%20Folly%20Starter%20Set> <img class="mx-auto group-hover:shadow-inset max-h-[40vh] md:max-h-none"src=https://media.winefolly.com/CTA-Starterset.jpg> </a></div><div class="w-full md:w-3/4 px-5 pt-5 md:pt-0"><span class="text-3xl py-4 m-0"> Wine Folly Starter Set </span><p class=mb-4>Save over 35% with the Wine Folly Starter Set</p><a class="btn btn-primary md:btn-sm"href=https://shop.winefolly.com/collections/books/products/wine-folly-starter-set?utm_source=wf&utm_medium=inline&utm_campaign=25088_Wine%20Folly%20Starter%20Set&utm_term=25088_Wine%20Folly%20Starter%20Set> Buy Now </a></div></div><div class=hidden>Show Google Ads</div><script async src=https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js></script></div><ol><li>Do you ever handwash special kitchen tools such as knives?<li>Do you have places to store tall wine glasses?<li>Do you enjoy a glass of wine almost every night?<li>Do you wash your dishes after dinner?<li>Do you find pleasure <a title="How to Clean Wine Glasses Properly"href=/tutorial/how-to-clean-wine-glasses-properly/> in cleaning and organizing </a> your kitchen or bathroom?<li>Do you have safe areas that are off-limits to kids?</ol><p><strong> If you answered mostly “No” </strong> Owning crystal stemware will drive you insane. Instead, get glassware or stemless crystal glasses. These will be easier to maintain and won’t give you a conniption if they break. You can also wash them in the dishwasher.<p><strong> If you answered mostly “Yes” </strong> You are neurotic enough to keep crystal glassware clean and sparkly. You should look into getting a set of 4-6 matching crystal wine glasses that you can use for years to come. Learn how to <a title="How to Clean Wine Glasses Properly"href=/tutorial/how-to-clean-wine-glasses-properly/> wash wine glasses by hand <i class="fa fa-share-alt"> </i> </a><div class="panel uk-margin-large"><figure class="wp-caption aligncenter uk-margin-remove"aria-describedby=caption-attachment-7266 id=attachment_7266 style=width:670px><a href=https://media.winefolly.com/gary-vaynerchuk-big-wine-glass.jpg> <img class="size-full uk-margin-remove"alt=gary-vaynerchuk-big-wine-glass height=460 loading=lazy src=https://media.winefolly.com/gary-vaynerchuk-big-wine-glass.jpg width=670> </a><figcaption class=wp-caption-text id=caption-attachment-7266>Gary V. from winelibrary.com drinks from a fish-bowl sized glass, but also has drunk wine from a coffee mug.</figcaption></figure><p><h4 class="uk-margin-large-top uk-margin-bottom-remove">Does a Different Glass Really Affect the Flavor?</h4><p><strong> Yep! </strong> From coffee to wine, some vessels are designed to capture the “perfect” amount of aromas. That being said, just be sure to leave a little room in your glass to collect smells. Most wine glasses are designed to be filled less than half-full. Read More about:<p><a class=uk-h5 href=/tutorial/the-importance-of-a-proper-wine-glass/> How glass shape affects flavor <i class="fa fa-arrow-right"> </i> </a></div><h2>You Really Need Two Wine Glass Styles to Start</h2><p>Starting your wine glass collection? Keep it simple and opt for a set of 6 red wine glasses and a set of 4-6 white wine glasses or Champagne flutes. Take my word for it; this all you really need (unless you’re planning to be a professional at-home host.)<p><a href=https://media.winefolly.com/madeline-puckette-wine-swirling.jpg> <img alt="Madeline Puckette Swirling Wine"class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7271"height=1064 loading=lazy src=https://media.winefolly.com/madeline-puckette-wine-swirling.jpg width=1289> </a><h3><i class="fa fa-facetime-video"> </i> What We Use on Set</h3><p>We purchased Riedel Restaurant Extremes from a wine distributor. The stemware we use is quite similar to the <a title="Riedel Vinum Extreme series on amazon.com"href=https://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&field-keywords=riedel%20vinum%20extreme&linkCode=ur2&sprefix=riedel%20vi%2Cgarden%2C238&tag=winfol-20&url=search-alias%3Dgarden rel=nofollow target=_blank> Riedel Vinum Extreme series </a> . We use the <a title="Riedel Vinum Extreme"href=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00086HGP8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B00086HGP8&linkCode=as2&tag=winfol-20 rel=nofollow target=_blank> Cabernet Sauvignon glass </a> for red wine and the <a title="Riedel Vinum Extreme Sauvignon Blanc"href=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D1Z6TK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001D1Z6TK&linkCode=as2&tag=winfol-20 rel=nofollow target=_blank> Sauvignon Blanc glass </a> for white wine. I like them because they’re big, but not too big, for filming. If you want to go lead-free check out <a href=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LI182A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B000LI182A&linkCode=as2&tag=winfol-20 target=_blank> Schott Zwiesel Tritan Pure Collection, </a> which is a better value and comes in sets of 6.<p><small> PS. We weren’t paid for these opinions and believe that glassware is a personal choice. 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I co-founded Wine Folly to help people learn about wine. <a href=https://www.instagram.com/winefolly/> @WineFolly </a></div></div></div></article><section class=mt-20><section><div class="grid grid-cols-1 md:grid-cols-3 md:gap-x-8 gap-y-20 mb-32"><div class=group><div class="mb-5 group-hover:shadow-medium transition-shadow duration-200"><div style=display:block;overflow:hidden;position:relative;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0><div style=display:block;box-sizing:border-box;padding-top:75%></div><noscript><img alt="Cover Image for 6 Wine Glasses To Rule Them All"class="shadow cursor-pointer group-hover:shadow-medium group-hover:shadow-medium transition-shadow duration-200"srcset="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2F6-types-of-wine-glasses-winefolly.jpg&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2F6-types-of-wine-glasses-winefolly.jpg&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2F6-types-of-wine-glasses-winefolly.jpg&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2F6-types-of-wine-glasses-winefolly.jpg&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2F6-types-of-wine-glasses-winefolly.jpg&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2F6-types-of-wine-glasses-winefolly.jpg&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2F6-types-of-wine-glasses-winefolly.jpg&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2F6-types-of-wine-glasses-winefolly.jpg&w=3840&q=75 3840w"data-nimg=true decoding=async sizes=100vw src=/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2F6-types-of-wine-glasses-winefolly.jpg&w=3840&q=75 style=position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%></noscript><img alt="Cover Image for 6 Wine Glasses To Rule Them All"class="shadow cursor-pointer group-hover:shadow-medium group-hover:shadow-medium transition-shadow duration-200"data-nimg=true decoding=async src=data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 style=position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%></div></div><h3 class="text-3xl mb-3 leading-snug"><a class=hover:underline href=/tips/6-wine-glasses-rule-them-all/> 6 Wine Glasses To Rule Them All </a></h3><div><p>Matching glassware to your wine does improve the flavor! Here are the six main types of wine glasses and the wines to match with them.</div><a aria-label="6 Wine Glasses To Rule Them All"class="bg-gray-100 text-gray-600 inline-block rounded-md hover:shadow-md mt-2 p-2 text-sm hover:underline uppercase leading-tight"href=/tips/6-wine-glasses-rule-them-all/> <svg class="pb-1 pr-1 h-4 w-4 inline-block"viewbox="0 0 24 24"fill=none stroke=currentColor xmlns=http://www.w3.org/2000/svg><path d="M13 5l7 7-7 7M5 5l7 7-7 7"stroke-linecap=round stroke-linejoin=round stroke-width=2></path></svg> <span class=mr-1> Read More </span> </a></div><div class=group><div class="mb-5 group-hover:shadow-medium transition-shadow duration-200"><div style=display:block;overflow:hidden;position:relative;box-sizing:border-box;margin:0><div style=display:block;box-sizing:border-box;padding-top:75%></div><noscript><img alt="Cover Image for White Wine Aging Chart (Best Practices)"class="shadow cursor-pointer group-hover:shadow-medium group-hover:shadow-medium transition-shadow duration-200"srcset="/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2Fwhite-wine-aging-excerpt.png&w=640&q=75 640w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2Fwhite-wine-aging-excerpt.png&w=750&q=75 750w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2Fwhite-wine-aging-excerpt.png&w=828&q=75 828w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2Fwhite-wine-aging-excerpt.png&w=1080&q=75 1080w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2Fwhite-wine-aging-excerpt.png&w=1200&q=75 1200w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2Fwhite-wine-aging-excerpt.png&w=1920&q=75 1920w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2Fwhite-wine-aging-excerpt.png&w=2048&q=75 2048w, /_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2Fwhite-wine-aging-excerpt.png&w=3840&q=75 3840w"data-nimg=true decoding=async sizes=100vw src=/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmedia.winefolly.com%2Fwhite-wine-aging-excerpt.png&w=3840&q=75 style=position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%></noscript><img alt="Cover Image for White Wine Aging Chart (Best Practices)"class="shadow cursor-pointer group-hover:shadow-medium group-hover:shadow-medium transition-shadow duration-200"data-nimg=true decoding=async src=data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 style=position:absolute;top:0;left:0;bottom:0;right:0;box-sizing:border-box;padding:0;border:none;margin:auto;display:block;width:0;height:0;min-width:100%;max-width:100%;min-height:100%;max-height:100%></div></div><h3 class="text-3xl mb-3 leading-snug"><a class=hover:underline href=/tips/white-wine-aging-chart-best-practices/> White Wine Aging Chart (Best Practices) </a></h3><div><p>This white wine aging chart reveals which varieties tend to age the best based on inherent traits.</div><a 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Identify the different styles so that you can better decide what to buy based on your needs.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e Types of Wine Glasses Chart\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://media.winefolly.com/Types-of-Wine-Glasses-Chart.png\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-7269\" src=\"https://media.winefolly.com/Types-of-Wine-Glasses-Chart.png\" alt=\"Types of Wine Glasses Chart by Wine Folly\" width=\"1600\" height=\"2045\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Difference Between Crystal and Glass Stemware\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrystal is glass with lead monoxide in it and, depending on what country you live in, percentages of lead monoxide can vary from 1% (in the US) to 30% (in Europe). Many glassware manufacturers also make lead-free crystal glassware with zinc and magnesium oxide, which also refracts light. Using leaded or lead-free crystal for wine glasses is popular for two reasons: First, the minerals cause the glass to have light refraction which gives stemware a sparkle. Secondly, the inclusion of minerals in glass makes it sturdy enough to be spun very thin.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegular glass doesn\u0026#8217;t shine the same way as crystal but it is more affordable and also tends to be more durable.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"alert alert-info\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-arrow-up\"\u003e\u003c/i\u003e You Only *Need* Two Types\u003c/strong\u003e Starting a wine glass collection? Go super basic and get a set of 6 red wine glasses and a set of 4-6 Champagne flutes. Take my word for it; that’s all you really need.\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003chr /\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eQuestionaire: Which Type of Wine Glasses Should \u003cem\u003eYou\u003c/em\u003e Buy?\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnswer these questions honestly to figure out what kind of stemware to buy.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you ever handwash special kitchen tools such as knives?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you have places to store tall wine glasses?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you enjoy a glass of wine almost every night?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you wash your dishes after dinner?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you find pleasure \u003ca title=\"How to Clean Wine Glasses Properly\" href=\"https://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-to-clean-wine-glasses-properly/\"\u003ein cleaning and organizing\u003c/a\u003e your kitchen or bathroom?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo you have safe areas that are off-limits to kids?\u003c/li\u003e\n\u003c/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you answered mostly \u0026#8220;No\u0026#8221;\u003c/strong\u003e Owning crystal stemware will drive you insane. Instead, get glassware or stemless crystal glasses. These will be easier to maintain and won\u0026#8217;t give you a conniption if they break. You can also wash them in the dishwasher.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you answered mostly \u0026#8220;Yes\u0026#8221;\u003c/strong\u003e You are neurotic enough to keep crystal glassware clean and sparkly. You should look into getting a set of 4-6 matching crystal wine glasses that you can use for years to come. Learn how to \u003ca title=\"How to Clean Wine Glasses Properly\" href=\"https://winefolly.com/tutorial/how-to-clean-wine-glasses-properly/\"\u003ewash wine glasses by hand \u003ci class=\"fa fa-share-alt\"\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"panel uk-margin-large\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure id=\"attachment_7266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7266\" style=\"width: 670px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter uk-margin-remove\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://media.winefolly.com/gary-vaynerchuk-big-wine-glass.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://media.winefolly.com/gary-vaynerchuk-big-wine-glass.jpg\" alt=\"gary-vaynerchuk-big-wine-glass\" width=\"670\" height=\"460\" class=\"size-full uk-margin-remove\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003cfigcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"\u003eGary V. from winelibrary.com drinks from a fish-bowl sized glass, but also has drunk wine from a coffee mug.\u003c/figcaption\u003e\u003c/figure\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"uk-margin-large-top uk-margin-bottom-remove\"\u003eDoes a Different Glass Really Affect the Flavor?\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYep!\u003c/strong\u003e From coffee to wine, some vessels are designed to capture the \u0026#8220;perfect\u0026#8221; amount of aromas. That being said, just be sure to leave a little room in your glass to collect smells. Most wine glasses are designed to be filled less than half-full. Read More about:\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://winefolly.com/tutorial/the-importance-of-a-proper-wine-glass/\" class=\"uk-h5\"\u003eHow glass shape affects flavor \u003ci class=\"fa fa-arrow-right\"\u003e\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\n\u003c/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou Really Need Two Wine Glass Styles to Start\u003c/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting your wine glass collection? Keep it simple and opt for a set of 6 red wine glasses and a set of 4-6 white wine glasses or Champagne flutes. Take my word for it; this all you really need (unless you\u0026#8217;re planning to be a professional at-home host.)  \u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https://media.winefolly.com/madeline-puckette-wine-swirling.jpg\"\u003e\u003cimg loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://media.winefolly.com/madeline-puckette-wine-swirling.jpg\" alt=\"Madeline Puckette Swirling Wine\" width=\"1289\" height=\"1064\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-7271\" /\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003ci class=\"fa fa-facetime-video\"\u003e\u003c/i\u003e What We Use on Set\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe purchased Riedel Restaurant Extremes from a wine distributor. The stemware we use is quite similar to the \u003ca title=\"Riedel Vinum Extreme series on amazon.com\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/s/?_encoding=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=390957\u0026amp;field-keywords=riedel%20vinum%20extreme\u0026amp;linkCode=ur2\u0026amp;sprefix=riedel%20vi%2Cgarden%2C238\u0026amp;tag=winfol-20\u0026amp;url=search-alias%3Dgarden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eRiedel Vinum Extreme series\u003c/a\u003e. We use the \u003ca title=\"Riedel Vinum Extreme\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00086HGP8/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=390957\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B00086HGP8\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=winfol-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eCabernet Sauvignon glass\u003c/a\u003e for red wine and the \u003ca title=\"Riedel Vinum Extreme Sauvignon Blanc\" href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001D1Z6TK/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=390957\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B001D1Z6TK\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=winfol-20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc glass\u003c/a\u003e for white wine. I like them because they\u0026#8217;re big, but not too big, for filming. If you want to go lead-free check out \u003ca href=\"https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000LI182A/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;camp=1789\u0026amp;creative=390957\u0026amp;creativeASIN=B000LI182A\u0026amp;linkCode=as2\u0026amp;tag=winfol-20\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSchott Zwiesel Tritan Pure Collection,\u003c/a\u003e which is a better value and comes in sets of 6.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003ePS. We weren\u0026#8217;t paid for these opinions and believe that glassware is a personal choice. Feel free to find me on \u003ca title=\"Madeline on Twitter\" href=\"https://twitter.com/winefolly/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@twitter\u003c/a\u003e or \u003ca title=\"Madeline (Wine Folly) on Facebook\" href=\"https://facebook.com/WineFolly/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003efacebook\u003c/a\u003e if you want a recommendation. \u003c/small\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n"},"posts":{"edges":[{"node":{"title":"6 Wine Glasses To Rule Them All","excerpt":"\u003cp\u003eMatching glassware to your wine does improve the flavor! 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