Any occasion or memorable event can be upgraded with an aesthetic presentation of wine and alcohol. Moreover, a well designed entertaining space will contribute to the overall drinking experience.

Throughout history, drinking wine was a symbolic act of rejoicing and celebration. Nowadays, wine drinking can be associated with social events, celebrations and even health considerations. Wine drinking, tasting and servingisn’t just for the rich and famous although it should be considered with thought and budget in mind.

Matching wine, in particular and alcohol in general, with their appropriate vessels or glasses is very important; how you serve your wine will impact not only the drinking experience and its aesthetics but the taste of the wine itself.

Multi-sensory experience
The ceremony of wine drinking is a multi-sensory experience consisting of sight, smell and taste. Whether you are participating in a large social event or relaxing at home after a long day’s work, your wine accessories are as important and meaningful as the wine itself. In fact, your wine glass design will actually reinforce each of your senses so you could enjoy your favorite wine with your eyes, nose and taste buds to the highest level.

Your eyes respond to the clarity of the wine glass, while examining the color of the wine itself. Delicate etched wine glasses will enhance your wine drinking experience and will add an elegant chic to your table design. Another décor tip could be expressed in the form of personalized wine charms for glasses, thus showing your appreciation for your party guests and letting them know that you care.

Your sense of smell will respond to the glass shape, which is important not only for aesthetic reasons but in accumulating the wine fragrance and flavor and preventing it from evaporating while the wine is being poured. The wine taste is influenced by the material of the glass, whether it is glass or a crystal wine glass.

The unique wine glass design characteristics serve the wine itself; a wine glass with a long stem will prevent your hand from warming the wine, as opposed to a glass of brandy. Another design characteristic is the width of the glass opening; a glass of white wine, like the Spiegelau Authentis Collectionis usually long and narrow to delay the slightly sour taste of the wine.

On the other hand, cocktails and other alcoholic drinks are served in glasses designed especially for their aesthetics; in this case, the design of the glass is for serving without affecting the taste of the drink. Some cocktail glasses, for example, will be served with colorful accessories like the famous umbrella or a tasty slice of fruit.

Posted in May 15th, 2008 by admin | Wine Gifts for Wine Lovers |