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Stemware Composition 101

October 8, 2014 by BettyKaufman Leave a Comment

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Thanks to Wine Folly, I am pleased to tell you that I now know the difference between glass, crystal, and lead-free crystal. You might know this very well. But I have to say that I’ve had a fuzzy understanding, at best, of stemware composition for many years. Wine Folly shed some much needed light on the subject in their article entitled “7 Basics to Service Wine and Glassware.”

This table summarizes what I learned.

Glass Crystal Lead-free Crystal
Stemware Composition Glass Glass with lead monoxide Glass with zinc and magnesium oxide
What Makes It Cool
Affordable The minerals cause the glass to have light refraction, which gives stemware a sparkle. The inclusion of minerals in glass makes it sturdy enough to be spun very thin. According to The Kitchn, the finer the crystal, the thinner the glass; and the thinner the glass, the better the wine tastes. Same coolness factors as for crystal
What Makes It Not Cool Glass doesn’t give you the beautiful sparkle you get from crystal. Also, because it’s not sturdy enough to be spun thin, you end up with thicker glasses, which makes for a less pleasing taste. Lead is not something we want to spend much time with. The thinness of crystal, whether with lead or without, makes it more susceptible to breakage.

As an independent wine consultant with WineShop At Home, I have the privilege of selling a beautiful line of Italian lead-free crystal stems. These stems are brilliant in color, have a beautiful sound, fine rims, a high level of durability and strength, and clarity after thousands of dishwashing cycles. They are sold in sets of four, starting at $59.95.

WineShop At Home's Artisan 5 Star Stemware
WineShop At Home’s Artisan 5 Star Stemware

To place an order, or to learn more, please call me at 650-714-7009 or visit the stemware section of my website.

Cheers!

As an independent wine consultant with WineShop At Home, I absolutely enjoy bringing a taste of the Napa wine country home to you one sip at a time. Whether you simply love to drink wine, seek a special personalized wine gift, or are in search of a new wine jobs opportunity as a wine consultant, feel free to contact me for a truly unique wine tasting experience!

Cheers,
Betty Kaufman, WineShop At Home

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