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It may be traditional to drink wine from a glass paired with a stem, but in the age of minimalism, stemless options have found firm favour. Sure they don’t carry quite the same design benefits (like the ability to prevent wine being warmed up by the hands) but they are compact, convenient, and far more sturdy, especially when it comes to the dishwasher.

We’ve found 7 of the best stemless wine glasses.

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Riedel Swirl Red Wine Glasses Set of 2, $46.99, Catch

These glasses aren’t just curvy because they look great – the machine-blown designs from famed glasshouse Riedel are shaped to encourage a good swirl, plus they are said to help release aromas, emphasise fruit and balance tannins. While they may not exactly be cheap, they are investment pieces which promise to last the distance.

Waterford Ardan Mara Stemless Wine Pair, $189, Myer

A true indulgence can always be found at crystal company Waterford. The heritage house has crafted this duo of lavish glasses adorned in a pattern dubbed Mara. The best part? Each of these heavy glasses can easily play host to a good 500mL of wine.

Plumm Stemless RedB Set Of 4, $89.95, Myer

If it’s durability that you crave don’t look past the likes of Plumm, an Australian-designed European-crafted range of wine vessels. These red-focused tumblers are made from double strength crystal, and while they’re intended for red grape juice they’ll happily host any drink that takes your fancy.

Riedel Happy O Wine Tumbler, Set of 4, Multicolour, $136.11, Amazon

If you thought that historic glassware houses like Riedel were starchy then this quartet of wine tumblers will make you guess again. Built for everyday use, these wine glasses feature a different colour on its base to bring some fun to your next serious tasting.

Stainless Steel Unbreakable Wine Glasses, $44.21, Amazon

Broken wine glasses are a part of life – that was until now. These self-proclaimed shatterproof wine glasses are formed from stainless steel, which as an added bonus helps to keep your wine cool. There’s a reason these wine weapons are an Amazon best-seller.

Beneti Stemless Wine Glasses, $72.31, Amazon

If you’re not a fan of the ordinary you’ll no doubt lean towards these stemless wine glasses from Beneti which forgo the traditional curve for a square base. Lending a modern masculine edge to your wine glass collection, the German-born glassware range doesn’t just look good but is the double-whammy of shock proof and dishwasher safe.

salt&pepper Borello Set of 12 Stemless Wine Glass, $59.95, Myer

Hosting an event anytime soon? This cluster of 12 stemless wine glasses are the dream for those about to play host to a dinner party with some (or many) wine glass fatalities expected. Simple but stylish, these wine glasses are not only a chic addition to the cabinet, but best of all cost-effective.

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