The Darth Vader
Riedel has done more than anyone to advance the science of wine glasses and this Blind Taster from their superb Sommelier series is for the true oenophile. Just make sure you can tell the difference between Dr. Loosen and Dr. Pepper.

The Invisible Man
Champagne flutes, with their elegant thin walls, tend to break like New Year’s resolutions. Here designer Alissia Melka- Teichroew bolsters their beauty.

The Maverick
German glass manufacturer Eisch has produced the world’s first “breathable” glass thanks to a series of indecipherable teutonic calculations. All you need to know is two minutes in this baby is like two hours of normal decanting. Sehr Gut!

The Sweet and Lowdown
Sometimes you want to drink Champagne without looking like you are drinking Champagne. Finnish designers Iittala have created this compact little number, which will preserve your bubbles while keeping you from looking like Robin Leach.

The Bluto
Sure, now you drink wine—but this bowl from Qubus Design Studio will take you back to your frat-party heyday so you can smile secretly whilst you sip hermitage with your new, highfalutin friends.