Tips on Buying Champagne Glasses
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Feb-27-2010
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Wine is perhaps the most studied and discussed beverage there is, but less is known or discussed about champagne. This lesser known yet very popular drink is just as fascinating and complicated as wine, so this article discusses everything needed to be a champagne aficionado.
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Champagne, first discovered in the 5th Century by Romans of Northeast France, is a sparkling wine made with primarily Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes, and manufactured in its namesake Champagne region of France.
Be it Cuvee, (the crème de la crème of all Champagne) Blanc de Noir, Blanc de Blanc or Rose, Champagne without a doubt, represents the very top echelons of style and taste, and for the selective few, it symbolizes a certain rite of passage and rise in society.
Today, drinking Champagne is like consuming other drinks. It's mixed as cocktails and readily available at most places. How does one begin to purchase the right glasses for such an exquisite potion?
There are a few useful points to consider when purchasing Champagne/ sparkling wine glasses or stemware.
- Champagne is presented best in slim tulip-shaped stemware made of either glass or crystal. Avoid those in pewter or silver, unless you are throwing a Lord of the Rings themed dinner. One of the most enchanting experiences of drinking Champagne is the exhilarating sight of its colour and bubbles rising delicately to the top.
- Some brands to consider, depending on your budget, range from the top-of-the-line mouth-blown Lalique, Waterford or Royal Doulton to those available at stores for a more modest price. The important factor is that your stemware should be able to preserve the temperature and present the Champagne at its best.
- Always ask the staff at hand for assistance; they will be able to advise you well and direct you to the perfect set of stemware. Do not get bullied into buying what you are not comfortable with.
- For novice hosts, purchase stemware that can be used for other types of white wine as well as Champagne, this way you will not get confused on which ones to use when entertaining.
- When serving Champagne at informal gatherings such as barbecues, disposable plastic Champagne flutes might be a good option. There are many designs available at very attractive prices.
- For a refreshing change, buy different glasses, each for every guest. Although they should roughly be in the same theme and make, (tulips in crystal for example) they can come in subtly unusual patterns or colors. Doing this can also be a great conversation piece to break the ice with your guests.
Champagne, in contemporary times, is served at almost any occasion; from casual brunches to formal gatherings. The stemware it comes in does not necessarily have to be expensive, but rather, should reflect your taste and personality. Champagne stemware, as observed, should be durable, of good quality and if possible, make a great conversation piece.Just don't drink straight from the bottle.
If you do decide to splurge on expensive stemware, store them with the most exquisite care. There are various storage wares, from vinyl to cotton to wood available to keep your valuables in pristine condition. Do not over-clean them; you might risk leaving a film of cleaning detergent. Always give your glasses a light rinse before use to remove dust and let them dry naturally.
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http://www.articleseen.com/Article_Tips on Buying Champagne Glasses_12082.aspx
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