I know there have been a bunch of threads on affordable glassware, but I don’t search so well. What are some good options for red wine glasses for a large group? Ideally a nice large bowl, not too heavy or cheap feeling, and most of all affordable.
The Restaurant series is unbeatable for QPR. The Syrah glass is as close to an all-purpose one as I’ve found. Riesling glass good for lighter whites and sparklers.
Depends on what you want to spend. Schott-Zweisel is on sale once in a while and they’re great. Or Stoltzle - another German producer that’s the equivalent of some of more discussed more often on this board.
I agree with the Schott Zweisel rec. I like the glasses with the titanium in them for their perceived help with durability (whether or not actually true). I can find these for low 50s on the 6 pack making it about 8.50 a glass. Not bad and I find that they hold up really well in my dishwasher or when accidentally knocked off the coffee table by the dog.
You can check out this place, i’ve recently bought from them with good results. http://www.webstaurantstore.com/
(look under “Table top” icon for the glasses.)
Drive out to World Market (Bailey’s Crossroads area - King Street (7) off 395) - they have several glasses that you can buy for a tasting or nice dinner party for around $5 (or under when on sale). They are from Thailand and are called the “Event” line. They have all-purpose, white, red, etc. They also have lower-cost glasses you can buy by the case. The Event glasses are similar in design to the Riedel Vinum line.