Have you ever noticed that there seems to be countless different shapes of wine glasses. But does it really matter what shape the glass is, as long as the wine you pour into it is good? The answer is a resounding yes! As the size and shape of a glass can completely change the flavor of wine.

To illustrate the unique qualities of various wine glass shapes, Jean-Baptiste Cherriere, Vice President of Sales Riedel Asia, guided members in a masterclass of glass. He demonstrated how the aroma and taste of sauvignon blanc, oaked chardonnay, pinot noir and cabernet sauvignon were either enhanced or distorted by five different shapes of wine glasses. 

This Wine Glass Tasting Experience Workshop on 7 September was also one of the first tastings ever held in Hong Kong using the revolutionary Riedel Winewings series.