The best white wine goblets are thin in structure, unlike red wine goblets, that are much more spacious to allow liquid to swirl and aerate.  They have a narrower opening to collect more of the faint, delicate aromas.  These types of white wine goblets are the same types used for drinking champagnes and other sparkling wines.  Champagne is simply white wine that undergoes a second fermentation process to produce carbon dioxide, which is what makes the champagne bubbly.

Because of its lighter taste, it is generally served with meals with a light and simple taste.  It goes great with chicken and fish dinners, as well crackers and soft cheeses.  Since white wines are more delicate and refreshing to the palate, they are best served cold.  Otherwise, you risk the alcohol taste ruining the wine.

White wines are usually served colder.  They are usually served in the high 40’s to low 50’s degrees Fahrenheit.  Because of their more delicate composure, you do not want it to get warm enough that the taste of the alcohol will become dominant on the palate.  Instead, you want the subtle flavors of the white wine to stand out.  Sparkling wines and champagnes are served the coldest, and generally should not surpass 50 degrees Fahrenheit.  The type of wine goblet you use can affect the serving temperature, which I will discuss in a later article.

In the end, the best wine goblets for white wines are slender in design and have a small narrow opening best capture the essence of the wine.