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3 Things You Need To Know About Crystal Wine Glasses

March 7, 2018 by admin Leave a Comment

If you love drinking wine, then you understand the importance of using the right glass especially when hosting big events or parties. Picky wine aficionados pay great attention to the detail of their wine glass because it affects their drinking experience. For example, they make sure that the glass has the right bowl shape or stem length in order to integrate the aroma of the drink.

They even use various wine glasses for specific types of drinks. Tall glasses with a narrow bowl are mostly used to serve white wine like champagne or chardonnay. For red wine, glasses with a wider bowl and tapered to aerate the drink are preferred.

Aside from the shape, size, rim type and bowl shape of a wine glass, you also need to consider if its made from traditional or mineral infused glass. Technically, “crystal” wine glasses do not exhibit a crystalline structure. What makes them stronger than typical glass is the infused minerals.

Most manufacturers use lead. But others create dishwasher-safe glass that contains magnesium and zinc. Need to know more about crystal glass? Read on below:

  1. It can be spun thin, so it’s considered the best type of wine glass

Wine experts all agree that a thinner wine glass is better compared to thicker ones because of various reasons. According to wine specialists, the thin structure helps maintain the cool temperature of chilled wine. They also point out how the thin structure of the lead glass allows you to take a sip faster than when you drink from an ordinary wine glass. It’s also more convenient to carry around a lightweight glass instead of a thick and heavy glass.

  1. It’s expensive compared to standard glass

It’s dubbed by many connoisseurs as the best type of wine glass. Top restaurants that serve wine make use of crystal wine glasses because they enhance the flavor of the wine. This feature is primarily attributed to the coarse texture of the lead glass. In addition, it is composed of more ingredients. As such, making a crystal or lead glass is a bit harder compared to the regular type of wine glass.

  1. You need to hand wash it unless it’s lead-free

A crystal wine glass is made of porous material. Because of this, it can readily absorb chemicals from the wine. This is why it is strongly recommended to hand-wash your crystal wine glasses. Never use a dishwasher to clean your wine glasses unless they are lead-free. Otherwise, you might find shards of broken glass inside your dishwasher.

Before you purchase your crystal glasses, make sure to check the quality of the material. Inspect for cracks or other issues. After all, it does come with a hefty price tag. Check our Crystal Décor for good quality wine glasses.

 

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