I know that most wine-glass manufacturers offer a range of glasses, some of them running to dozens of different models, and all of them offering different shapes and sizes for different wines according to their colour, strength, fizziness and, often, provenance, but I am above all a pragmatist. a capacity that yields maximum surface area with an average pour of about 125 ml.an opening at the top that is big enough for the big-nosed but not so big that spillage would be a problem.a generous bowl going in towards the rim that captures the all-important aroma and allows energetic swirling to encourage it with no danger of losing any wine over the rim, but is not so wide as to make storage difficult, or measures of wine look mean.dishwasher-friendly (this is almost my personal number one requirement we use so many glasses).a stem that is tall enough to allow even the big-handed to swirl comfortably without affecting the temperature of the wine, but thick enough to preclude easy breakage, and short enough to fit easily into a dishwasher and on a shelf in a normal domestic cupboard.gossamer-thin glass with a particularly thin rim to put the taster in as close communication with the liquid as possible, so my glass had to be individually mouth-blown by skilful, experienced artisans.Because I thought it would be fun to create something perfect with these people, and was won over by their professionalism and the quality of their work, I started to think about my ideal qualities as far as wine glasses are concerned (many of which will be obvious to you if you are a committed wine lover): But we did get together when I was back in London at the end of August and I liked him and his marketing right-hand woman Lily Colman Osborn and their approach. Partly because I was about to go off to France for the summer, I rather fobbed him off, pointing him in the direction of the wine-glass specialists I admire, Zalto, Riedel and John Jenkins. Having made a name for himself with top-quality bone china, based on classic designs, and whisky glasses, he said he wanted to co-operate with me on a range of wine glasses. The story is that I was approached almost a year ago by a young designer Richard Brendon (below left) with quite a reputation for craftsmanship, so much so he is part of the Walpole initiative to promote British luxury goods abroad. The old-wine decanter doubles as a luxurious flask for water for those who like everything to match. There is just one wine glass, together with two beautiful decanters (one for young and one for old wine) and a water glass that could double as a stemless wine glass. Ģ5 June 2018 I'm very excited to be launching a small but perfectly formed collection of wine glassware. ģ October 2018 See this guide, continually updated, to where the glassware can be found around the world.ġ8 September 2018 If you've already heard about my glassware and are interested in their availability, rather than plough through the full story of how the range came about and what it comprises, see here. 'Civilian' orders via (UK) or (US).ġ5 October 2019 See this lovely video assembled by our Benelux importers Vinetiq.Ģ7 June 2019 My beautiful, hugely effective glasses can now be hired for tastings and parties in the UK. See also where to find them.Ģ1 June 2023 Today is the fifth anniversary of my wine glass and decanters – see JR x RB glassware turns five.ġ3 April 2020 French-based wine influencer Julien Miquel of Social Vignerons on our glass.Ĥ April 2020 Riesling guru Terry Theise on our glasses. To order my glasses and decanters click here.
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