Are Wine Glasses Dishwasher Safe?
By Bordeaux Brian for Pair It & Share It · Published
BOTTOM LINE
Often, yes — but check the box. RIEDEL and Spiegelau say most of their glasses are dishwasher safe (tested to EN 12875), while any glass labeled "hand wash only" or sold without care instructions should be washed by hand.
Quick decision
- Box says dishwasher safe→ Top rack, spaced apart, stemware holder if you have one
- Box says hand wash only→ Hand wash
- No care instructions at all→ Treat it as hand wash only
Loading tips from the makers
Space glasses so they don't touch each other or anything else, and use a stemware rack or holder if your machine has one. Glass-on-glass or glass-on-metal contact causes scratches.
Cloudy glasses
RIEDEL recommends soft (low-mineral) water to avoid stains and cloudiness, and soaking in white vinegar to remove surface stains.
How the Wine Glass Finder uses this
If you tell the Wine Glass Finder a dishwasher is a must-have, a glass only qualifies when its maker documents dishwasher care. A missing care statement never counts as dishwasher safe.
Sources
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About the author. Bordeaux Brian brings more than 30 years of wine experience and firsthand experience in vineyards and wine regions around the world. His focus is practical: helping people make better wine decisions without the intimidation.