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Thursday, September 25, 2008
New wine-glass design guarantees I’ll wear my wine on my shirt
Got a pitch this week for a newly designed wine glass called the Silhouette, which is brought to you by a web site with the humble name of GreatestWineGlass.com.
Take a look at this, and tell me if you’ve ever seen anything like it before — I mean, not counting the time you tried to hand-dry your Riedel:
Here’s what the marketing folks have to say about the glasses, which, by the way, cost $54 each:
Inspired by people who enjoy wine, Tomzi International, Ltd. has created Silhouette stemware - a one-of-a-kind wine glass that enhances the drinking experience through the sense of smell. The unique design of the Silhouette features a notched rim that allows a generous flow of air into the glass, prompting the wine to release its distinct aromas. The ample, graceful notch on the Silhouette also helps direct the bouquet to the nose, turning every sip - from the first to the last - into a multi-sensory event. With this distinctive design, the taster is ready to capture a wine’s true essence while sipping, since up to 90-percent of taste comes through smell. The design also allows for a clean pour.
Undoubtedly functional, the Silhouette also is a beautiful piece of stemware - with its tall stem and generous 20-oz bowl - suitable for enjoying any variety, any vintage. Standing at 9+ inches tall, each wineglass is 24-percent lead crystal and hand-crafted in the Bohemia region of The Czech Republic, an area recognized around the world for its exceptional glassmaking skills. Though created to maximize the flavor and experience of wine, Silhouette stemware is also sure to bring a new level of conversation and experience to the table. Silhouette makes a great gift for the wine lover, foodie or trendsetter.
I don’t know about you, but THIS habitual wine-swirler would be wearing the red wine from my glass to my shirt within a matter of moments. Still, I could see some advantages to this glass design, if I were ever able to break the unconscious swirling habit.
Would you add this glass to your Christmas wish-list?
