Wine has been a popular drink for many centuries today and you may not realise just how many different types of wine glasses there are around. White wine glasses, red wine glasses and champagne fluets make up the three major wine glass varieties that are manufactured today.
The purpose of creating different styles of wine glasses is to engage the drinker more in the experience of a particular wine by emphasising its unique traits such as aroma and taste. continue reading »
Most people will realise that obtaining the right dinnerware & tableware is an essential part of the preparation and planning for a dinner party. Top dinnerware and wine glasses will enhance your guests experience and help them enjoy your amazing food.
One thing you will want to do is think about the purpose you will be using your dinnerware for, as different dinnerware will suit different occasions. continue reading »
We all could be seeing a new pint glass arrive at our local pubs and clubs. Welcome the ‘Schooner’ glass. Essentially, the schooner glass is a glass that holds the equivalent of two thirds of a pint. continue reading »
The type of glass you use to drink wine can make a real difference; large wine glasses can really make a cheap bottle of wine taste like an expensive bottle. There is no point trying other ways to enhance the flavour of your wine before you get the right glass as this is key to improving the taste.
A glass that will enhance flavour should be large and round with a wide rim. continue reading »
Choosing a good wine can be a nightmare, especially if you’ve got someone to impress. You’re having a dinner party you’ve planned the menu thoroughly, dusted off your best tableware and crystal glass, and got everything prepared except for the wine selection. There’s just so much to consider, and everyone else always seems to know so much more than you do about it. continue reading »
The ideal situation would be if we all had great big wine cellars that had air conditioned systems and air purifiers. These mean you can put your feet up and not concern yourself with your wines welfare as they will always be in the best environment to age beautifully. Sadly, not many people can afford this option and so have to make do with the facilities we have. continue reading »
How many of us really know anything about wine? Most people are probably familiar with that feeling you get when you’re standing there looking at the endless rows of bottles, with no idea what it is you’re actually supposed to be looking for. We assume that expensive wines are expensive for a reason and cheap wines should therefore probably be avoided, but is there really any truth to this? continue reading »
Choosing a wine is hard enough, even with the aid of websites or books out there to help. Choosing the right glassware to go with your wine sometimes seems much harder!The correct receptacle brings out the best in good wine. A good wine should be appreciated for its looks, its smell, and its flavour which means the eyes and nose as well as the mouth. continue reading »
A large number of people suffer from the magpie syndrome, whereby they collect hundreds of pieces of glassware, which all end up in the back of some cupboard or attic. However, whenever somebody comes round to visit, they pull out the same old set of wine glasses or whisky glasses that they always use. You might think that this hording of glassware is a waste of space, but the recent discovery of some gems in peoples houses seem to be proving otherwise. continue reading »
It is one of those annoying problems that lots of people face. A great set of wine glasses, a glass coffee table or a favorite vase has picked up some scratches and looks old and tired. Most people just chuck the offending item away, or hide it in a dark corner, even though it can be repaired with not much effort at all. continue reading »