Stainless Steel Wine Tumbler: A 10 oz Stemmed, Insulated Wine Cup and How to Customise It
A stainless steel wine tumbler keeps the shape of a wine glass and swaps the glass for vacuum-insulated steel. Here is what that changes, and what to specify for a branded order.
- 10 oz (296 mL)
- 304 stainless inner wall
- Double wall vacuum
- Stem and base
- Clear slide lid
By Feng, Head of After-Sales Service & Online Marketing Lead
A stainless steel wine tumbler is a wine cup made from double wall, vacuum-insulated stainless steel instead of glass, so the wine stays cool for longer, the outside usually stays dry in the hand, and the cup will not shatter if it is knocked over. BG Drinkware, a drinkware manufacturer in Yongkang, China, makes its wine tumbler with a stem and base, like a wine glass, in a 10 oz size, which is about 296 mL. The inner wall is 304 stainless steel, and the cup comes with a clear slide lid, while other lids can be customised. A 10 oz cup holds two of the 5 fl oz servings that the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism uses as one standard drink of wine. The standard minimum order is 500 pieces, negotiable, and a sample of an existing model takes up to 7 days.
What is a stainless steel wine tumbler?
A wine cup with the walls of an insulated tumbler.
The body is two stainless steel walls with a vacuum between them, the same build as an insulated bottle. That vacuum slows heat moving from the hand and the air into the wine. A clear lid on top cuts spills and keeps insects out when the cup is used outdoors.
Double wall, vacuum insulated, with a 304 stainless inner wall.
Bare steel at the top, where the lid seats.
Holds like a wine glass and stands on a table.
Clear slide lid as standard; other lids can be customised.
Many products sold as wine tumblers have no stem. BG Drinkware's wine tumbler keeps the stem, so it reads and holds as a wine glass. For how the vacuum works, see how insulated water bottles work. See custom drinkware gifts.
How much wine does a 10 oz wine tumbler hold?
About 296 mL, or two standard 5 fl oz pours.
10 US fluid ounces is 295.7 mL, rounded to 296. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism counts 5 fl oz of wine at about 12% alcohol as one standard drink, so a full 10 oz tumbler holds two. For other capacities, the 40 oz in liters guide shows how to convert ounces to millilitres.
Is a stainless steel wine tumbler better than a wine glass?
For outdoor, travel and gift use, often yes; for tasting, a glass still shows the colour.
| Question | Stainless steel wine tumbler | Wine glass |
|---|---|---|
| Keeps wine cool | Yes, the vacuum slows warming | Less well; room air warms it |
| Outside sweats | Usually stays dry | Can sweat with chilled wine |
| If knocked over | Does not shatter | Can break |
| Lid | Clear slide lid | None |
| See the wine's colour | No | Yes |
| Logo and colour | Body colour and logo can be customised | Usually etched or printed glass |
Because the cup is vacuum insulated, do not put it in the freezer or the fridge: the vacuum layer blocks the cold, and the temperature difference can harden the seal, damage the vacuum layer or deform the inner wall. Chill the wine, not the cup. See can you freeze a stainless steel bottle.
How do you customise a wine tumbler for a brand or event?
Choose the body colour, the logo method and the lid, then approve a sample.
- Body colour: name the colour you want and send a reference, so the sample can be checked against it.
- Logo: name the method and position; laser engraving and UV printing are common choices, and our guide to laser engravable tumblers explains the sample checks.
- Lid: the clear slide lid is standard; ask if you need a different lid style or colour.
- Packaging: say how each cup should be packed, such as an individual box or bulk carton, and ask how the stem is protected in transit.
For monograms and names, see engraved tumblers.
How do you order wine tumblers in bulk?
Send the colour, logo method, lid choice, packaging and quantity. BG Drinkware's standard minimum order is 500 pieces and negotiable, a sample of an existing model takes up to 7 days, and bulk production takes 7–12 days after the sample is approved, so a gift or event order can be planned around those dates. For beer, see insulated beer mugs.
Wine tumbler FAQ
Are stainless steel wine tumblers good for wine?
Yes, for keeping wine cool and for use outdoors. The double wall vacuum slows warming, the outside usually stays dry and the cup does not shatter. The inner wall that touches the wine is 304 stainless steel on BG Drinkware's wine tumbler. A glass is still better if you want to see the wine's colour while you drink.
What size is a wine tumbler?
BG Drinkware's stemmed wine tumbler is 10 oz, about 296 mL. That holds two 5 fl oz servings, the amount the U.S. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism counts as one standard drink of wine at about 12% alcohol. Check the capacity of any other model on its product listing, as sizes vary between brands.
Does a wine tumbler need a lid?
A lid is useful outdoors, at the pool or on a boat, where it cuts spills and keeps insects out of the wine. BG Drinkware's wine tumbler comes with a clear slide lid, and other lids can be customised for an order. For a dinner table, the cup can be used without the lid.
Can you put a stainless steel wine tumbler in the freezer or fridge?
No. The tumbler is vacuum insulated, so keep it out of the freezer and the fridge: the vacuum layer blocks the cold, so chilling the cup does not cool it well. The temperature difference can also harden the seal, damage the vacuum layer or deform the inner wall. Chill the wine instead, and pour it into the tumbler to keep it cool.
Can I order custom wine tumblers with a logo?
Yes. Give the body colour, logo method and position, lid, packaging and quantity. BG Drinkware's standard minimum order is 500 pieces and negotiable, and some models start from 100 pieces per colour. A sample of an existing model takes up to 7 days, and bulk production takes 7–12 days after the sample is approved.
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Planning branded wine tumblers?
Send the colour, logo, lid and quantity, and BG Drinkware will reply with a quotation for the 10 oz stemmed wine tumbler.
