Why this wine glasse earns its place
White wines want different glass geometry from reds, and Royal Leerdam understood that. The Experts collection's white wine glass has a 425ml capacity with a taller, narrower bowl that slows oxidation and preserves the bright acidity that makes white wines live. Barbara Verbeek, the Dutch wine journalist who shaped this range, knew that the right bowl keeps whites crisp and fresh—holding the wine's aromatic complexity without letting it open too fast. It's the difference between drinking a wine and tasting it properly.
The glass is crystal-clear and feels substantial. Each has a fine laser-cut rim and a 6mm stem that's both elegant and durable under the pace of real service. The stem height at 207mm means the glass sits comfortably in hand while the wine stays cool—no warmth transfer from your palm. And like all Royal Leerdam Experts glasses, they're dishwasher safe for quick service cleaning without any compromise on clarity or feel.
At 89mm wide, they're nimble enough to handle with one hand while taking an order or moving through a busy dining room. The 425ml measure is the professional white wine pour—enough to show the wine's character without the massive bowl you'd use for a red. You buy them in sets of 6, which means you can build the depth of service you need: small wine bars run one set, restaurants typically keep 2–3 to allow for rotation through cleaning and breakage.
