- Very interesting and huge experiment on the ideal whisky glass. A port version should perhaps be attempted.
- Where to buy ISO glasses in the US?[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=7890#7890]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Jay and Eric asked where I bought my glasses so cheaply.
- Marjorie Lumm’s Wine Glasses
2101 Northeast Jack London Street
Corvallis OR 97330-6916
+1 800 806 0677
www.wineglassesltd.com (which hasn’t been updated since a change of address, though phone number still works)
ISO wine glass = INAO wine glass cost $2.25 each in boxes of thirty-six (as of Dec 2007).
[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=9437#9437]Here[/url] jdaw1 wrote:Met a restaurant supply salesman recently.
- Jerry Fleming, Premium Supply Co, 960 Grand Boulevard, Deer Park, NY 11729
631 586 2477; 212 696 0350; cell 917 992 0761; fax 631 586 3639
His email is at aol usual-punctuation com, and is jfcftf.
- Marjorie Lumm’s Wine Glasses
- ISO glasses in the UK?
Also available for £19 per half-dozen from www.amazon.co.uk, albeit sourced from www.wineware.co.uk who sell them at the same price.[url=http://www.theportforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=9806#9806]Here[/url] Derek T. wrote:
Laithwaites, the UK wine merchants, are giving away packs of 2 or 6 ISO Tasting Glasses if you buy 12 or 24 bottles respectively of any wine.
Here are the links to the 2-Pack and 6-Pack
The home page is at http://www.laithwaites.co.uk
I received my 6 pack yesterday and the glasses are delivered in a very handy styro shipper, making it an ideal set to take to an Off-line. I do not know whether or not the 2-pack comes in a similar box but will find out soon becuase I have just ordered some.
If you don't want to order any wine you can just buy the glasses at £6.99 for 2 or £19.99 for 6 plus £5.95 shipping.
These offers only tend to last for a week or so.
A significant UK/US price disparity: if you find a cheaper source, please do post.
Glasses: what to buy; where to buy?
Glasses: what to buy; where to buy?
Glassware, and where to buy it cheaply, have been mentioned in various places on this forum. This thread is meant to bring together these matters.
Which glass?
Top one of these, presumably. Quite expensive when multiplied by ten people and a dozen ports.
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I use two different kinds that suit me fine:
1. The 'official' port glass, designed by Alvaro Siza Vieira, now produced by Schott Zwiesel. Good value at around ┚¬ 5.00 per glass. Only downside is that (around here) they are only available in cartons of 6.
2. Schott Zwiesel Vinum series. I believe it is officially the cognac glass, but that's just silly, as it is the perfect shape for port, not cognac. A little bigger than the Siza Vieira glass, and a little bit more expensive too. Around ┚¬ 7.00 per glass.
1. The 'official' port glass, designed by Alvaro Siza Vieira, now produced by Schott Zwiesel. Good value at around ┚¬ 5.00 per glass. Only downside is that (around here) they are only available in cartons of 6.
2. Schott Zwiesel Vinum series. I believe it is officially the cognac glass, but that's just silly, as it is the perfect shape for port, not cognac. A little bigger than the Siza Vieira glass, and a little bit more expensive too. Around ┚¬ 7.00 per glass.
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Where are the fridges? I can probably find the crystal but my 12yo Planet Zanussi FF is starting to get a bit dicky.Simon Lisle wrote:Kath has kindly bought me crystal port glasses from sell fridges
I have some ISO tasting glasses, which are excellent but some disappeared in the last move. I also have 7 (one broked) Debenham's Port glasses, which are reasonably priced, strong (with one exception, see above) and pretty good.
Port is basically a red drink
I have 12 branded port glasses that I purchased in sets of 2 from the visitor centres in VNG in 2006. These were very reasonably priced. From memory, I'm sure it was less than 10 Euro per pack of 2.
I also have a couple of the Debenham's ISO glasses and have recently taken delivery of 18 ISO glasses from http://www.laithwaites.co.uk - plus another 6 that belong to someone here.
I have just submitted a birthday request for a set of 2 Riedel Vinum port glasses which I will reserve for special ports.
I think I now have enough glasses.
Derek
I also have a couple of the Debenham's ISO glasses and have recently taken delivery of 18 ISO glasses from http://www.laithwaites.co.uk - plus another 6 that belong to someone here.
I have just submitted a birthday request for a set of 2 Riedel Vinum port glasses which I will reserve for special ports.
I think I now have enough glasses.
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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No. I bought 4 cases:KillerB wrote:So you've bought six cases of plonk from Laithwaites?
- 12 x Quinta do Poco do Lobo 1993
- 12 x Garage Red
- 6 x A White + 6 x A Red
- Mystery Case of 12 Reds
As a result of these purchases I received 2 x 6 ISO glasses in styro-foam boxes. I also bought 3 packs of 2 glasses at £6.99 per box in the hope that these would also come in styro-foam packaging but unfortunately they didn't. The other box of 6 was purchased by someone from here for £19.99.
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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I use the 'official' port glass, designed by Alvaro Siza Vieira, for all the ports that I drink.
As Schott-Zwiesel are producing them (and no shipping costs from 150 on) I put my logo on them as well:
http://www.worldofport.com/impressum.htm
It shows the demarcated region partially transparrent.
For me it is the optimum Port-Glass, as it has a solid stand, well manufactered glass, a perfect size and I always do miss the thumb-lay, when drinking port from other glasses. I think it is the ideal allround glas for the complete range from Cockburns Ruby to the Nacional 63.
Axel
As Schott-Zwiesel are producing them (and no shipping costs from 150 on) I put my logo on them as well:
http://www.worldofport.com/impressum.htm
It shows the demarcated region partially transparrent.
For me it is the optimum Port-Glass, as it has a solid stand, well manufactered glass, a perfect size and I always do miss the thumb-lay, when drinking port from other glasses. I think it is the ideal allround glas for the complete range from Cockburns Ruby to the Nacional 63.
Axel
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Correct!!!RonnieRoots wrote:Could be of course because the vintage was completely dire!Case 1 is going into storage as it is one of the very few wines or ports I have seen from 1993
It isn't port, it's a dry red and I haven't tasted it yet. I really just wanted something from his birthyear as a novalty for when he is old enough to share a bottle of wine or two with his old Dad. I might pop one tonight and give it a try. If it's OK and not falling apart I'll ship the rest of to my storage place for a few years. It was sold as "Drink from now until 2012" so it can't be too bad. Can it?
I'll post a TN soon.
Derek
"The first duty of Port is to be red"
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I have a number of official Port glasses (and some "Cognac" glasses of identical shape), however I actually prefer a medium-sized brandy snifter. Perhaps that's blasphemy, but I enjoy the big nose of port (having one myself) and the color around the edge is more apparent with the broad bottom. I picked up a bunch at Fishs Eddy (cheap), but will see if they have port glasses the next time I'm in there.
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Getting glasses - NY Area
Anyone in the NY area interesting in getting some of the Marjorie Lumm glasses? They come in 36-packs, which is more than I need, but if two other folks are interested we can split those up a dozen each.
Re: Glasses: what to buy; where to buy?
1. They come in a handy box that slides right under your bed.
2. Thirty-six glasses is five people, seven bottles, and a spare. You might need them.
3. Due to some breakages I could take a dozen from you, if you still want to split a box.
2. Thirty-six glasses is five people, seven bottles, and a spare. You might need them.
3. Due to some breakages I could take a dozen from you, if you still want to split a box.
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Re: Glasses: what to buy; where to buy?
1) Or slides right into my basement
2) I'll leave the tastings to you, I'm more focused on the drinkings (for which one glass is all I require).
3) Cool -- one more dozen up for grabs and then I'll order.
2) I'll leave the tastings to you, I'm more focused on the drinkings (for which one glass is all I require).
3) Cool -- one more dozen up for grabs and then I'll order.
Re: Glasses: what to buy; where to buy?
if yer just using 1 for tastingSushiNorth wrote:1) Or slides right into my basement
2) I'll leave the tastings to you, I'm more focused on the drinkings (for which one glass is all I require).
3) Cool -- one more dozen up for grabs and then I'll order.
might i recommend
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000C4JZE
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Re: Glasses: what to buy; where to buy?
The Sommelier Riedel Port glass is the best I've ever tried, but the price is ridiculous given the differences in what Port will smell like and taste like in this glass. I simply can not justify the minute upgrade over the Vinum for the exorbitant difference in cost. I use them on v. rare occasions.
The Riedel Vinum Port glass is the one that I find offers the best shape and style overall, with a balance of value for money. I have lots of these and use them not only for my every day Ports, but my best Ports as well. I have never broken one of these unless it was dropped onto a hard surface. I find them very capable of handling dishwashing for years on end.
I very much enjoy the Siza glass by Schott Zweissel (IVDP) and have a few dozen with etched IVDP logo/pic etc. in them. Fun to break out for friends, but I don't want to drink my best VPs out of them, as I prefer the Vinum side-by-side to deliver the best outcome in aromatics and flavor.
The affordability of the Spieglau is very tempting and I do own six that I received as a gift. However, I don't really like the shape, stem or aperture. But I know folks that love 'em and may they enjoy every Port they drink from these. I'd prefer any of the Port glasses above instead.
The Riedel Vinum Port glass is the one that I find offers the best shape and style overall, with a balance of value for money. I have lots of these and use them not only for my every day Ports, but my best Ports as well. I have never broken one of these unless it was dropped onto a hard surface. I find them very capable of handling dishwashing for years on end.
I very much enjoy the Siza glass by Schott Zweissel (IVDP) and have a few dozen with etched IVDP logo/pic etc. in them. Fun to break out for friends, but I don't want to drink my best VPs out of them, as I prefer the Vinum side-by-side to deliver the best outcome in aromatics and flavor.
The affordability of the Spieglau is very tempting and I do own six that I received as a gift. However, I don't really like the shape, stem or aperture. But I know folks that love 'em and may they enjoy every Port they drink from these. I'd prefer any of the Port glasses above instead.
Roy Hersh
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http://www.fortheloveofport.com
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Re: Glasses: what to buy; where to buy?
Roy - thanks for the advice, I'll have to acquire a couple of each for a side-by-side comparison before I buy a batch. I'd thought they were all a "regulation" size/shape (like Sake tasting glasses), didn't realize there were subtle differences.Roy Hersh wrote:I'd prefer any of the Port glasses above instead.