Uncorking the Wild

Wine-making takes on a new dimension —inviting enthusiasts to savor the allure of the wild side. Across the landscape of vast vineyards, hidden in luscious, untamed corners, a secret world thrives—home to wild grapes and the unsung heroes of wine-making. Here I’ve uncovered the captivating considerations and challenges that come with uncorking the potential of …

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A fascinating history of cut crystal glassware

Yes, cut crystal glass has a long and fascinating history. It is believed that the art of cutting and engraving glass dates back to the Roman Empire, where glass makers would use a cutting wheel to create intricate designs. However, the true art of cut crystal as we know it today is credited to the …

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The real difference between glass and crystal

Have you ever found yourself wondering why some people refer to some wine glasses as crystal? What is the difference between crystal and plain old regular glass anyway? Why do they say crystal glassware is better for wine and beverages? We should all be fairly familiar with glass, a solid and transparent material that is …

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Welcome to the new BestWineGlass.com

Our mission is to create the best tasting experience with the best glassware technology, bringing together the best the world has to offer for wine, beer and spirits, and to make your shopping experience simple and easy.   BestWineGlass.com was founded in August 2002, and has been providing quality glassware to the public ever since.  Located …

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Different Types of Wine Glasses

The correct glass makes all the difference. Glasses are the most important tool for our enjoyment of wine. Understanding how a wine glass affects the taste of our wines is important for enjoying any wine to its fullest potential. Preferences may vary, but there are predictable preferences that most of us will share. At BestWineGlass, …

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Early Autumn notes from Wine Country

Wine sings its own song Napa County restaurants are back open, a breath of fresh air to many concerned residents.  What happens after that?  One can’t tell, but everybody here in wine country is still making great wine, and people around the world are still drinking it.  Restaurants though?  Ouch, got slammed by this Covid-19 …

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Why are Those Grapes Still Hanging on the Vine?

Rural Napa Valley: Country Roads, Nature and Vineyards The northern end of the Napa Valley is pretty rural!  Most people think bougie glam when Napa comes to mind, but really, up here in Calistoga it’s mostly country roads and nature.  Vineyards of course  are plentiful, but they’re contrasted nicely by the volcanic mountain ridges that …

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Dispelling The Fog: What Goes Into a Fine Wine?

Dispelling The Fog: What Goes Into a Fine Wine? New Blog Writer Having grown up and still living in the Napa Valley,  I’ve been asked to write a few things for this blog on the successful BestWineGlass.com website,…. so here we go! I’ve been in the vino biz most of my adult life and have …

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Living Consciously

The finest things in life could not be preserved, but must be experienced intentionally and consciously in the moment. No mere description or picture could account the details or capture the essence of exquisite experience. Let this inaugural post stand as a permanent reminder that the most important thing in life is to be present …

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