And now it’s time for a little stem swill research. Specifically, a study of Spiegelau’s crystal glassware, a German line—now owned by Riedel—that’s been around since 1521 and is used in some of the swankiest restaurants (French Laundry, Per Se, Nomi). If you’re wondering whether drinking Sancerre from a Bordeaux glass affects the taste, the answer from experts is—yeah, it just might. To experience the complete flavor profile of a wine, it should be sipped from a glass designed with the characteristics of that beverage in mind, and Spiegelau does exactly that, using a technologically advanced process that passes liquid glass through platinum-lined tubes to rid it of impurities and imperfections. The result is downright-sexy, durable stemware that maximizes your enjoyment of each varietal. If wine’s not your poison, they also produce vehicles for martinis and other classic cocktails, along with—brand new to the market—beer. This glass is class.