Breathable wine glasses launched

The range includes glasses for Pinot Noir, Cabernet, Chardonnay, Champagne and an all-purpose red wine glass as well as a tumbler.
US$239.99 to US$324.99 for a set of six. Available through Amazon.com or Wine.com.

German glass wear manufacturer Eisch Glaskultur has teamed up with Ronn Wiegand to launch the Ronn Wiegand Signature series of breathable wine glasses.

“After a year and a half of using Eisch breathable glasses on a daily basis — on hundreds and hundreds of wines from around the world — I was very impressed,” said Wiegand, master sommelier and MW. “I think that these breathable glasses are truly revolutionary. They are effective in helping wines taste smoother, fruitier, and more forward. I was so impressed with the glasses that I wanted to help them create a new series that helps highlight the elegance, grace, and strength of the greatest wines from around the world.”

The line is machine-made, lead-free crystal with a pulled stem and specially designed to show the best in New World wines. Each piece is produced from a single lump of glass, eliminating the seam between the stem and the bowl for a smooth, elegant profile. Report James Graham

1 December 2009 - Felicity Murray