If you have knowledge of wine, you know that stemware can lend itself to a better tasting experience. While taste itself is subjective, it remains true that handcrafted wine glasses consistently outperform their machine-made counterparts in blind taste tests. With this in mind, luxury brand Hering Berlin, founded by Stefanie Hering, released its inaugural glassware collection, Domain, in collaboration with renowned glass manufacturer KVĚTNÁ, who hails from the Czech Republic. The collection’s most distinctive feature is a “waistline,” a gentle indentation in each glass that gives the user a natural place to grasp while holding.
Based on stemware designed for her own home in 2009, Hering wanted the collection to feel elegant while functional enough to be used every day. Pulling from her fascination with German tavern glasses – in particular, the optical glass – the designer has created a collection overflowing with clean lines, minimalist aesthetics, and attention to detail from lip to stem.
“Due to their ability to refract light, [optical glasses] are embossed by hand into the glowing glass just before the final molding, resulting in an irregular wall thickness,” she explained. “Originally, such optical effects were functional: they were used to hide impurities in the glass or liquid. Today, this is no longer the case. I use the technique subtly; it no longer competes with transparency, and I can reveal its full beauty.”
The stemware – from cocktail to wine glasses – visually flows with Hering’s use of curves in their titanium dioxide handcrafted glass. Hering Berlin creates products with longevity, practicality, and the environment in mind, and the use of titanium dioxide adds additional hardness to the glass, ensuring a stronger resistance to clouding that can be caused by everyday use.
Hering shared that “wine glass making is one of the supreme disciplines of glassmaking; it is not uncommon for craftsmen to require 10 years’ experience. It was a challenge to find such skilled workers, so we are all the happier to have found an excellent partner in the Czech Republic.” A perfect pairing, if we say so ourselves.
Red WIne Glass
If strong reds are your go-to, the Red Wine Glass will be indispensable. Its large surface area allows for extra contact with oxygen, creating optimal wine tasting.
White Wine Glass
Perfect for enjoying white wines and rosés, the White Wine Glass highlights acidity and minerals while helping more delicate wines shine.
Port Wine Glass + Sherry Carafe
The well-balanced Port Wine Glass is perfect for more than that alone. Enjoy dessert wines, Vin doux naturel, Sherry, Vermouth, or Madeira, and experience the flavor development in each.
Universal Wine Glass
If you’re looking for a wine glass that can do it all, reach for the Universal Glass. It’s ideal for rosés, fruity reds, and full-bodied white wines. The glass’s rounded shape even makes it a good choice for champagne.
Champagne Glass
Ideal for sparkling wines of all varieties, the Champagne Glass’ bowl shows off even the smallest of bubbles while allowing the fullest of flavors to develop.
Champagne Flutes
Long and slender, the Champagne Flute preserves the perlage, or bubbles of the wine. With a refined design that narrows at the lip, this glass is ready for years of celebrating to come.
Martini Glass
The Martini Glass stands out with it’s unique curved silhouette, instead of the typical tapered style, designed for optimal comfort.
Water Glass
Elegant yet comfortable in hand, the Water Glass is a beautiful way to maximize your hydration daily.
Whiskey Tumbler
Bulbous and bottom-weighted, the Whiskey Tumbler is the glass to reach for when enjoying or serving a drink on ice, or one that’s already chilled. The collection’s hallmark curve feels perfect with every sip.
Highball Glass
Not meant for cocktails alone, the large Highball Glass works well for a tall drink of water, iced tea, or carbonated beverage. The glass’ waist helps keep it from slipping in your grasp.
Whiskey Tumbler + Water Glass
Longdrink + Highball Glass
To learn more about the Domain stemware collection, visit heringberlin.com.
