By Angela F. 

For many red wine novices, the variety of red wine glasses on the market can be confusing. Some might ask, "Is there really a big difference using between different red wine glasses? The answer is Yes, definitely! One of the biggest reasons is that our wine tasting experience is first affected by the nose of the wine. Glasses of different designs help capture the aroma of the corresponding wine. 

對於好多紅酒新手嚟講，市面上五花百門的紅酒杯選擇確實令人迷惘。 有人可能會問，「用唔同的紅酒杯真係有咁大差別？」當然！其中一個最大的原因係我地品酒的感受會被嗅覺影響。不同設計的杯子捕捉香氣的程度亦都有所不同，特殊的杯型可以捕捉特別的香氣。

In terms of materials, crystal glasses must be your first choice. The reason is that crystal wine glasses are thinner and clearer than ordinary glasses, which will not affect observing the color of the wine and the whole wine tasting experience. In addition, the surface of the crystal is rougher than that of the glass. When the glass is swirled, the small bumps on the wall of the glass can retain more wine and release more aroma.

用料方面，首選水晶玻璃杯。原因係水晶葡萄酒杯比一般玻璃杯細薄和清晰，不會影響觀察酒的顏色, 以及整個品酒體驗。除此之外，水晶的表面比玻璃粗糙，當搖晃酒杯時多杯壁上的小凹凸可以留住更多的酒，令酒釋發更多香氣。

Usually the wine glass is semi-circular, and the rim of the glass is retracted to gather the aroma. Most wine glasses have a base, so the temperature of the palm of your hand will not affect the taste of the wine when you hold the glass.

通常葡萄酒杯成類半圓形，杯緣往內縮以聚集香氣 。大部份的葡萄酒杯都會有杯腳，避免攞住酒杯的時候手心的溫度影響酒的味道。

The larger, more roundly-shaped bowls allow more air to interact with the wine.

原則上，為咗讓人可以轉杯令紅酒同空氣接觸散發香氣，紅酒的杯肚較大。

White wines are typically served in smaller bowled glasses. This is because smaller glasses are able to express more acidity in wine, maintain cooler temperature and delivers more aromas due to proximity to nose.

而白酒方面，由於侍酒溫度較低，香氣亦較難於聚集，因此白酒杯身和杯口較細。

Getting a set of ‘Universal Glass’ is a great idea for the space-saving, pragmatic enthusiast who doesn’t want to bother with all the different shapes.

不過如果只係想輕鬆享受品酒樂趣，一組多用途的紅白酒杯就再適合不過～

Made with slovak crystal glass material, it is more than enough to taste most of the characteristics of red wine and white wine.

斯洛伐克水晶玻璃用料，足夠品味大部份紅酒白酒的特色。

If you like sparkling wine and champagne, a nice pair of champagne glass is what you should go for!

喜歡汽泡酒和香檳嘅你一定值得擁有一對香檳杯！

The tall and narrow goblet is shaped to prevent bubbles from losing too quickly. Usually the bottom of the bowl protrudes a point, which will cause the accumulation of carbonated bubbles and then the bubbles will slowly rise to the top of the champagne glass, which is indeed a great visual pleasure.

高而窄嘅高腳杯造型，以避免气泡太快流失。通常杯碗底部突出一個點，會導致碳酸起泡嘅聚集然後起泡會緩緩上升到香檳杯頂部，確實係視覺上嘅一大享受。

The double-layer design helps preserve the champagne temperature.

雙層設計，更有助於保留香檳溫度。