Wine connoisseurs or sommeliers believe that the glass contributes to the wine’s taste. Just like all things, wine glasses have undergone many developments and grew into multiple arrays. Here are the types of wine glasses and why their dimensions, volume, and height matter. Parts of a Wine Glass | Red Wine Glasses - Bordeaux, Burgundy, Cabernet / Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah / Shiraz, Zinfandel | White Wine Glasses - Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Montrachet | Sparkling Wine Glasses