The 8 Best Affordable Wine Glasses, According to Our Tests

Best Red Wine Glasses

Schott Zwiesel Tour 18 oz Red Wine Glass

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Few red wine glasses offer the optimal balance between lightness and sturdiness like that of Schott Zwiesel’s Tour glass. Made from Tritan glass in Germany, these 18-ounce glasses are perfect for bringing out the best in all styles of red wine, though we particularly loved them for lighter and medium-bodied styles. The angular bowl creates decent conditions for swirling, while its thin lip adds a touch of elegance to at-home tastings, happy hours, and wine-drinking sessions.

The glasses are extremely durable and can withstand the dishwasher. We’ve used them for over three years and have washed them both by hand and in the dishwasher, and they’ve survived multiple rounds in the latter with no cracks or scratches. Above all, the glasses look great on the dining room table, feel fabulous in the hand, and offer a quality-to-price ratio that’s hard to beat. At $15 a pop, this is a great mid-price glass that will look great.

Material: Tritan glass | Capacity: 18 ounces | Price per glass: $16

Best White Wine Glasses

Crate & Barrel Hip White Wine Glass

View on Crate & Barrel $9 at Havenly.com

It’s true — our favorite white wine glass is the least expensive out of all the products we tested. Clocking in at 9.75 inches tall, this signature Crate & Barrel glass allows the perfect amount of room for swirling, while ensuring that standard 3.5- to 4-ounce pours don’t look lost in its 14-ounce capacity. In terms of thickness, we deem this glass to be a Goldilocks expression, in that it’s not too thin, yet not too thick — in short, it’s just right. 

Although the glasses are slightly taller than average (we found that they might not fit in smaller cabinet spaces), they’re dishwasher safe, though the long stems render them bottom-shelf exclusive. However, their height makes them feel extra special, adding a bit of elegance to simple dinners at home. This is an affordable, everyday wine glass that makes even a tailgating bottle feel just a bit more elevated. 

Material: Glass | Capacity: 14 ounces | Price per glass: $7

Best Universal Wine Glasses

Libbey Signature Kentfield Estate All-Purpose Wine Glasses

$50 $45 at Amazon $55 $45 at Target $38 at Wayfair

For a universal stem that covers all of your bases, we recommend this all-purpose wine glass from Libbey. Equipped with a traditional bell-shaped bowl and a slightly curved rim, this universal glass gets thinner from top to bottom while feeling light in the hand. The delicate rim sits gently on the mouth, making simple at-home drinking experiences feel more elegant.

What impressed us most was the glassware’s ability to withstand dishwashers, even commercial models with high-pressure water streams. The stems held up perfectly. Although certainly appropriate for all styles of wine, we found that whites showed slightly better, as the glasses’ narrower build helped to emphasize acidity. For wine drinkers looking to romanticize simple moments at home without breaking the bank, these all-purpose glasses are it. 

Material: Glass | Capacity: 16 ounces | Price per glass: $11

Best Steal

IKEA Dyrgrip Wine Glasses

$6 at Ikea

Surprise, surprise — the best affordable wine glassware steal on our list comes from none other than IKEA. The brand’s DYRGRIP glasses measure eight inches tall and have a large 20-ounce capacity per bowl. The wider base makes it better built for red wines, though we found that whites and bubbles do just as well in this crystalline glass. 

While not heavy, we noticed that the model has slightly changed over time, becoming a bit clunkier and thicker. While the plus side to this is of course durability, the elegance of the glass has gone down a notch — but at $5 a pop, who’s complaining? The affordable wine glasses are also dishwasher safe and easy to store; two key testing points on our grid.

Material: Glass | Capacity: 20 ounces | Price per glass: $5

Best Modern

West Elm Horizon Lead-Free Crystal Red Wine Glass

$38 at West Elm

For those seeking to add a modern touch to their home wine glasses, we can’t think of a better pick than these Horizon glasses from West Elm. Crafted from lead-free crystal in Germany, these sleek wine glasses offer a slightly more angular shape than traditional structures yet remain delicate and thin-feeling in hand. The bowl-to-stem ratio is right around 50:50, which makes these glasses feel well-balanced. 

The Horizon glasses hold 17 ounces, which we found to be more designed for reds — though other colors and styles of wine will work just fine. We found that the crystal material brings an extra touch of elegance, and best of all, the brand notes that the glasses are dishwasher safe. (Note: Although durable, we wouldn’t recommend leaving them in the sink, for fear of tipping and breaking.) The cherry on top here is the price tag; $38 for a set of four breaks down to just under $10 a glass — a steal for the quality and design offered by the product. 

Material: Lead-free crystal glass | Capacity: 17 ounces | Price per glass: $10

Best Stemless Upgrade

Glasvin The Stemless Wine Glass

$50 at Food52 View on Glas.vin

Glasvin’s universal stemless wine glasses are elegant and stylish — but quite delicate. Their 16.9-ounce capacity allows for optimal aeration and swirling, while the slightly larger opening makes nosing the wines much easier than with your average stemless wine glass. We also found that the bowl of the glass falls somewhere between a traditional red wine glass and a classic white wine glass, making the pick perfect for a variety of styles.

In addition to not being variety or color-specific, we find that the stemless nature of the glassware rendered them much more approachable and casual than their stemmed counterparts, without sophistication or quality ever sacrificed. The glasses are hand-blown and made from lead-free crystal, resulting in a super-thin final product with a delicate feel — which some may find a bit too susceptible to breakage and cracking. However, contrary to what may be expected, Glasvin recommends washing these in the dishwasher to reduce the risk of breakage. These stemless picks are an excellent upgrade for under $50 if properly cared for.

Material: Lead-free crystal | Capacity: 16.9 ounces | Price per glass: $25

Best Goblets

Hawkins New York Stemmed Wine Glass

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For wine lovers looking to add a unique flair to their, these vintage-inspired stems from Hawkins are the perfect fit. Hand-blown and available in various colors, these eclectic vintage-inspired glasses have a stout structure and are marked by goblet shapes and sturdy bottoms. The lip of the glass is smooth, curved, and of average thickness. The glass feels quite light despite its hefty appearance. 

What we loved most about these distinct glasses is their one-of-a-kind style, as each glass is marked by unique “flecks” (air bubbles) from the artisanal production process. We also loved the antique vibe that these glasses bring to the table. However, their smaller capacities make it somewhat hard to swirl and properly aerate wine, so you might want to break out the wine decanter. On a positive note, their solid structure renders them dishwasher-safe and not susceptible to breakage, which is always a plus when entertaining guests.

Material: Recycled glass | Capacity: 8.5 ounces | Price per glass: $18

Best Oversized

Crate & Barrel Aspen 20 oz All-Purpose Big Wine Glass

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For extra-large pours, we like these all-purpose Aspen glasses from Crate & Barrel. Marked by a traditional bell-shaped bowl and thin, slightly tapered rim, these glasses offer enough structure to stand up to your heftiest pours, yet remain light and comfortable despite their larger size. The bowls’ ample room allows for optimal aeration without spilling or splashing, and the tapered rim offers optimal showcasing of aromas.

Crate & Barrel’s Aspen glasses clock in at a whopping 20-ounce capacity, which means they’ll easily fit standard to larger pours of all styles of wine, along with homemade spritzes, wine cocktails, brunch cocktails, and canned libations. The glasses are also hardy enough to withstand dishwashers, we recommend hand washing when possible. We also found the glasses relatively easy to store despite their larger size. While they may not be your go-to for everyday use, they will make a statement at dinner parties and at-home happy hours.

Material: Glass | Capacity: 20 ounces | Price per glass: $5