Why this wine glasse earns its place
The Chef & Sommelier Open Up Tannic wine glass is built on a revolutionary principle: the shape of the glass shapes the wine. Its signature angled bowl isn't decorative—it's engineered to guide the wine in a way that accelerates natural development, smoothing out harshness and revealing layers that would take minutes longer in a standard straight glass.
This matters in a restaurant. Pour a young, slightly aggressive wine and watch it transform in the glass over a few minutes. Tannins soften, acid mellows, and suddenly you're serving something that tastes more evolved than it has any right to. It's the difference between a wine that needs defending and one your customers actually want to drink. At 550ml, it's a generous pour that doesn't overwhelm the surface area—there's space for the wine to breathe and develop.
The stem is substantial without being heavy, and the proportions feel right in the hand. The bowl holds enough for a proper tasting measure, with room for swirling that coaxes flavour development. This is glassware designed with actual wine knowledge, not just borrowed restaurant aesthetics.
