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Plastic Red Wine Glasses: A Simple Buying Guide
What you get
This is a set of 4 stemmed red wine glasses made from Tritan plastic. They look like clear glass, but they are much lighter and they resist the knocks that shatter glass. The whole set weighs about 470 g.
Each glass stands about 22.3 cm tall. The bowl is about 9 cm across and holds 440 ml (15 oz). That is a proper red wine shape, not a party cup.
Who it suits
These glasses are for anyone who wants a real wine glass in places where glass is a worry.
- Patio and deck dinners, where a glass can slide off a table.
- Pool areas, where broken glass is a real hazard.
- Camping, cottages and boats, where light and tough matters.
- Parties and family get-togethers with lots of hands and little ones.
Four glasses is a good start for a couple or a small group. If you host bigger crowds, order two or more sets.
Capacity and pouring guide
Red wine
With a 440 ml bowl, you do not need to fill it far. A pour to about a third of the way up leaves plenty of room to swirl. Swirling lets the wine breathe and brings out the smell.
Other drinks
The glasses also work for white wine, rosé, sangria or a spritzer. They make a nice water glass on the dinner table too.
Care
- Wash them on the top rack of the dishwasher, or by hand in warm soapy water.
- Skip scourers, steel wool and abrasive pads. They leave fine scratches that dull the plastic.
- A soft sponge and mild dish soap keep them clear for longer.
- Store them upright, and do not stack one inside another.
- Pack them so they cannot knock hard against each other in a cooler or bag.
Tritan is shatter-resistant, not indestructible. A hard enough knock can still crack a glass, so check them now and then and retire any that are damaged.
Summary
You get four clear, stemmed red wine glasses in BPA-free Tritan plastic, 440 ml (15 oz) each. They are light, top-rack dishwasher safe and made for the places where you would rather not use glass. Pour a red on the deck, by the pool or at the campsite with a lot less worry.
Free delivery across Canada on orders of $75 or more. Under $75, delivery is $25.