The Best Wine Glasses in Australia for 2026

Nobody actually needs 12 different wine glasses. That is the first thing worth saying.

 

The glassware industry has done a brilliant job convincing us otherwise, but the reality is that a well-chosen set of two or three styles will cover almost every situation. The trick is knowing which ones are actually worth buying, and which ones are just taking up shelf space.
 

So here is a guide to the best wine glasses you can buy in Australia right now, all available at Minimax.

Krosno Harmony: The Everyday Workhorse

Krosno is a Polish glassware brand that has been making glasses since 1923. Not a lot of fanfare, no celebrity collaborations. Just consistently well-made glassware at a price that does not make you wince when a guest clips one off the bench.
 

The Krosno Harmony Red Wine Glasses 530ml (Set of 6) at $44.95 are the ones to reach for on a Tuesday night. The 530ml bowl is big enough to give a Shiraz or Merlot room to breathe, but not so oversized that it looks ridiculous with a casual pour. Six glasses for under $50 is genuinely hard to beat.

For white wine, the Krosno Harmony White Wine Glasses 430ml (Set of 6) at $44.95 do the job well. The slightly narrower bowl slows down warming, which matters more than people realise when you are halfway through a Riesling on a warm evening.

If you want something that survives outdoor entertaining without drama, the Krosno Harmony Stemless Wine Glasses 440ml (Set of 6) at $29.95 are the answer. No stems to snap. Fits in the dishwasher without a second thought. Perfect for the back deck.

RIEDEL Grape@RIEDEL: When the Wine Actually Matters

RIEDEL has been making wine glasses since 1756. They were also the first company to prove, through scientific testing, that glass shape genuinely affects how wine tastes. Not a marketing claim. Actual measurable differences in aroma perception and flavour balance depending on where the wine hits your palate.
 

The Grape@RIEDEL collection is their modern take on that research. These glasses have a flat bottom rather than a curved base, which creates a much larger surface area for the wine to breathe. The first time you pour a good Pinot Noir into one, the difference is noticeable.

The RIEDEL Grape@RIEDEL Pinot Noir/Nebbiolo 750ml (Set of 2) at $80.00 is the one for lighter, more aromatic reds. Pinot Noir is a notoriously tricky wine to get right in the glass. Too small a bowl and the aromas get trapped. This 750ml glass solves that problem.

For bigger reds, the RIEDEL Grape@RIEDEL Cabernet/Merlot 830ml (Set of 2) at $80.00 is the one. The tall, generous bowl lets a tannic Cabernet Sauvignon open up properly. It also doubles as a genuinely impressive cocktail glass, which is a nice bonus.

La Rochère Bee: The French Bistro Option

Not every wine glass needs to be about maximising aroma compounds. Sometimes you just want something that looks beautiful on the table and feels nice in the hand.

 

La Rochère has been making glass in the Vosges region of France since 1475. That is not a typo. The Bee collection is their most iconic range, featuring a pressed glass goblet embossed with Napoleon's bee crest. Thick, sturdy, and completely unpretentious.
 

The La Rochère Bee Wine Glasses 240ml (Set of 4) at $69.95 are the kind of glasses that make a simple table wine feel like a proper occasion. They are also available in a coloured version at $79.95 if you want a bit more personality on the table.

A Note on Keeping Glasses Clear

Cloudy wine glasses are not a cleaning problem. They are a chemistry problem. The cloudiness comes from microscopic etching on the glass surface caused by harsh detergents and high heat over time. Once it sets in, it cannot be reversed.


The fix is simple. Use a gentle dishwasher cycle with a quality rinse aid, and skip the heated drying cycle entirely. Open the door before it starts and let the glasses air dry. For crystal glasses, a RIEDEL Microfibre Polishing Cloth at $20.00 removes water spots without scratching the surface.

Where to Shop

The full range of wine glasses is available at Minimax, with free delivery on orders over $130 and Click & Collect available across 15 stores in Australia.