Wine Glass Types

Red Wine Glass: A red wine glass displays a fuller, rounder bowl than most glasses. This allows you to dip your nose into the glass to experience the wine's aroma. The bulbous setting of the glass allows the bouquet to aerate and develop while the longer stem provides the ability to swish the glass.

White Wine Glass: These glasses showcase more of a U-shape than red wine glasses. This allows a more concentrated aroma (whites are often not as pungent as reds) while also maintaining cool temperature.

Sparkling Wine Glass: The sparkling wine glass is most commonly known as a flute. This is because of its long, thin shape. This shaping helps the wine retain its carbonation and preserve flavoring.

Dessert Wine Glass: The dessert wine glass is the smallest type. Its short stem and glass are contrasted with a wide bouquet. Dessert wines have the highest concentration of alcohol, making their short stature a necessity. Finally, the wide bouquet allows the wine to aerate and develop properly overtime.

About the Collection
Quintessentially English, Royal Albert bone china and collectibles offers long-standing elegance with traditional touches. Their popular Old Country Roses pattern, featuring soft English tea roses and delicate ribbons, is one of the most popular series of dinnerware in the world.

A division of Royal Doulton, the brand's pedigree dates back to 1896 before it became popular among collectors for its romantic Victorian styling. True to its brand heritage, craftsmanship and quality remain paramount within the collection.

Royal Albert
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About the Guest
Perfectly suited for a position in his family's business, Michael Doulton passionately presents each piece from this world-renowned brand. As the great-great-grandson of the company's founder, he has worked for Royal Albert for the past 30 years and has an extensive knowledge of the product. Select items in the collection are signed by him.