Best stemless wine glasses and wine tumbler sets

The versatile shape to add to your glassware collection

t may seem counterproductive to use a stemless glass for wine.

After all, it's there to stop the warmth from your hands affecting the temperature of your chosen grape. Unless you’ve gone for a red, whites, sparkling and rose generally taste better when served slightly chilled.

However there are pros to using a stemless receptacle for wine. Aside from sipping reds like Cab Sauv, Merlot and Tempranillo, they can be used to bring up the temperature of whites that you’ve just taken out of the fridge for an optimum drinking experience.

Stemless wine glasses or tumblers are also good for serving drinks other than wine, say cocktails, whisky or soft drinks. And good news for Calamity Johns and Janes; they’re harder to break as it's the stem that usually snaps first.

If you’re having friends over or throwing a casual dinner party, they’re a safer bet than your fancy, more expensive glassware.

We’ve found the nicest stemless wine glass sets to shop now and add to your cabinets.

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Ask any bartender worth their salt, and they’ll tell you: Riedel is one of the finest makers of barware around. This set of four tumblers are made for mixology: think G&Ts and vodka lime and soda, but can just as easily be used for your favourite bottle of aged grape juice. The gentle ribbing on the glass offers a stylish twist to a plain old cup, too.

Offering a contemporary way to serve and sip Champagne, Oliver Bonas's rose-tinted stemless flutes are ideals for parties. With a gently ribbed glass construction, topped with an elegant ring of gold, it also makes a lovely gift for housewarmings too.

Add a little fanfare to your glassware with this set of four stemless glasses from Anthropologie. The etched gold details on the glass make them perfect for using on special occasions or just when you want to elevate a simple midweek dinner.

One to save for the truly expensive, vintage bottles, Waterford's stemless crystal glasses are designed to elevate your red wine grapes. Featuring a cut crystal design usually seen in London's Grand Dame hotels, this pair is ideal for gifting as a wedding present, birthday gift or just an indulgent treat for yourself.

One of England's finest glassware makers, Dartington offers a huge selection of shapes to best bring out the notes and flavours of your drink. This set of six made from lead-free crystal holds 290ml each and is ideal for serving spirits and mixers as well as red wine.

With a pretty iridescent sheen, this stemless design from Gather by Anthropologie is the perfect thing to bring out at a dinner party. The versatile piece of glassware is finished with a gold rim, adding to the celebratory vibe.

This set of six tumblers are fully dishwasher safe, so perfect for entertaining. The set of six has a full, rounded bulb, allowing flavours to fully express themselves before sipping. If you’re using these for white wine, set down the glasses when you’re not drinking to keep the temperatures at the optimum low.

You can always rely on Habitat to deliver on home essentials that won't break the bank. The brand has this set of four on offer for less than a tenner, offering an easy way to update your glassware collection. Its beauty is in its versatility; use it for brunchtime OJ as easily as dinner party reds.

Bring out this set of six glasses at your next party to really impress your guests. Made from lead-free glass, the tumbler has a light sheen to add some glimmer to your tablescapes. There are foam pads on the underside to protect your surfaces from stains, but be warned, these glasses are not dishwasher friendly, so hand wash with care.