The tall narrow flute is not just a style — it is engineering. A narrow bowl reduces the surface area where bubbles escape, so sparkling wine holds its fizz noticeably longer than it would in a wide glass, and the height sends the bubbles up in a visible column. The long stem keeps your hand away from the bowl, which matters more with champagne than any other drink, since warm hands kill carbonation. This 2-piece set suits celebrations, anniversaries, dinner parties and toasts, and makes a straightforward gift for engagements and weddings — flutes are the glass people own least and need at exactly the moments that matter.
Specifications
| Quantity | 2 pieces |
| Design | Tall classic flute with long stem |
| Use | Champagne, prosecco and sparkling drinks |
| Suits | Celebrations, dinner parties, weddings, toasts |
Buying guide
Chill the bottle, not the glass, and pour down the inside wall of the flute at an angle to preserve the bubbles. Hold by the stem throughout. Wash by hand — a flute's narrow bowl is awkward in a dishwasher and the tall stem is vulnerable — and dry with a lint-free cloth, since detergent residue is the enemy of a good head of bubbles. Store upright. As a gift, a pair of flutes suits engagements, weddings and new homes; buy two pairs if the household entertains, because flutes are the glass that runs out first at any celebration.
How it compares
Against a wine goblet, the narrow flute keeps sparkling wine fizzing far longer. Against a coupe, it is the practical choice rather than the theatrical one. For still wine, a wider-bowled goblet is the better glass.
Frequently asked questions
Why a narrow glass for champagne?
Less surface area means bubbles escape more slowly, so sparkling wine holds its fizz longer and the bubbles rise in a visible column.
How should I pour into a flute?
Tilt the glass and pour down the inside wall rather than into the middle. It preserves the carbonation and prevents overflow.
Can I wash them in a dishwasher?
Hand washing is safer. Narrow bowls are awkward to clean in a machine and tall stems are vulnerable to knocks.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.
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Last updated: 1 May 2026
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Quick answers from the WIMU Kitchen team. Need more help? WhatsApp us or email orders@wimukitchen.com.
Why a narrow glass for champagne?
Less surface area means bubbles escape more slowly, so sparkling wine holds its fizz longer and the bubbles rise in a visible column.
How should I pour into a flute?
Tilt the glass and pour down the inside wall rather than into the middle. It preserves the carbonation and prevents overflow.
Can I wash them in a dishwasher?
Hand washing is safer. Narrow bowls are awkward to clean in a machine and tall stems are vulnerable to knocks.
Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes — same-day delivery within Nairobi and countrywide shipping to Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret and beyond, with payment by M-Pesa or on delivery.