The Best Stemless Wine Glasses for Easy Drinking

Best Overall

Stolzle Lausitz Power German Made Crystal Stemless Red Wine Glass, Set of 4

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What We Love: Dishwasher-safe, heavy bottom, unique and modern design

What We Don't Love: The thin rim can break easily if you are not careful

The No. 1 suggestion I get for stemless wine glasses worth buying is these ones from Stolzle Lausitz. These German-made all-purpose glasses have a unique, pretty shape many reviewers love, and it allows you to use the vessels for both red and white wine. But yes, they are branded for red wine, and for good reason: The slope of the wall and the wide bottom allow the wine to breathe and bring forth all of the expressions it has to offer.

Each glass has a broad, flat bottom, making it even less likely to tip over than the typical stemless wine glass—although do take care, because the lead-free crystal is thin, especially at the lip. But even with the wide bottom, these lightweight glasses feel good in the hand, say some reviewers.

Best Style for: Red or white wines | Material: Lead-free crystal | Capacity: 17.5 ounces

Best Budget

Vino Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of 4

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What We Love: Easy to clean

What We Don't Love: The rim isn’t as thin as most high-end wine glasses

There are two major things to look for in a stemless wine glass: "a sheer rim, as with any good wine glass, and the basic tulip shape of a classic stemmed glass for the bowl itself,” says Master Sommelier George Miliotes, proprietor of Wine Bar George at Disney Springs.

Pottery Barn's Vino Stemless Wine Glasses meet these two criteria—and don't break the bank. The set of four is made from molded glass and can be used for red or white wine. The glasses are easy to care for since they are dishwasher-safe. The set is ideal for the casual wine drinker, especially if they like to have friends or family over to share their bottle of wine. 

Another option, if you don't need a set of just one type of stemless glass, is to shop for individual ones from Crate & Barrel's Vineyard Collection. There are both white wine and red wine glasses on offer, all made from fine, hand-blown crystal and available at a reasonable price. "I love my stemless wine glasses from Crate & Barrel. They have a timeless elegance and have proven to be quite durable," says Emma Christensen, our Editor in Chief.

Best Style for: Red or white wines | Material: Soda lime glass | Capacity: 16.75 ounces

Best for Reds

Schott Zwiesel Pure Stemless Pinot Noir Wine Glasses

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What We Love: Glass will maintain its shine for a long time, the large bowl allows the wine to breathe

What We Don't Love: Large bowl may make them hard to store or hold (for smaller hands)

The shape of a stemless wine glass bowl, rather than the lack of stem, is what's most important to look for, according to Miliotes. "As long as the bowl itself is a good-quality tulip shape, there will be no shift in the taste of the wine,” the Master Sommelier adds.

For those who only drink red wine, consider a glass like this one from Schott Zwiesel, which has a larger bowl and base. This will allow your red wine to breathe and release all of its potential before drinking it. The glass is meant to be an everyday drinking glass, and it's made to be chip-, scratch-, and break-resistant, which some reviewers vouched for. Yet despite its sturdiness, the shape and design of the glass are modern and unique, meaning you can still drink your favorite everyday wine in style.

BestS tyle for: Red wines | Material: Crystal glass | Capacity: 16 ounces

Best for Whites

Sur la Table By Bormioli Rocco Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of 6

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What We Love: Practical but contemporary design, feels good in the hand

What We Don't Love: The glass can lose its shine if not cared for properly

The slight slope in the ends of these stemless wine glasses will bring out any nuance in your white wine, without the need for a varietal-specific glass. The non-leaded glass won’t add any extra scents or tastes to your wine so you’ll be able to pick up the full expression. Plus, the design is both practical enough for casual, everyday use and modern enough to use in more sophisticated settings.

The glass is easy to hold and has a sturdy base so it won’t be knocked over easily—and yet, it doesn't feel heavy, many reviewers rave.

Best Style for: White wine | Material: Lead-free crystal | Capacity: 14.5 ounces

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Best Unique

Anthropologie Waterfall Stemless Wine Glasses, Set of 4

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What We Love: Beautiful handpainted design, elegant enough for entertaining

What We Don't Love: Very fragile

If you’re looking for a stemless wine glass that has a beautifully unique pattern and adds a bit of glam to your table (without being over the top), consider these Waterfall glasses by Anthropologie. Each glass is handpainted with a simple yet elegant "waterfall" design (darker color at the bottom of the glass that fades towards the lip). The set comes in four motifs: purple (which is more a purple-blue), mint, honey, and pink.

Those who've purchased this set say they provide just the right amount of pop to elevate their kitchen and table setting and that they're not heavy but aren't too thin, either. However, a few reviewers say they are very delicate—they should be hand-washed with care.

Best style for: Red or white wine | Material: Handpainted crystalline glass | Capacity: 10 ounces