Wine Glasses, Decanters etc

[Cruiser Elite]

Ok so I just had a gin in one of those glasses and as soon as I get home I'm going to buy some

Arent they just spectacular! We are currently in Majorca enjoying them on a daily basis.

 

[qaz]

Stumbled across the Riedel outlet on eBay:
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/crystal...7jQAAOSwONBZCp2k&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2562

Yes it's still expensive but at least a little more palatable than normal retail outlets. PayPal payment was sent to a domain name linked to Riedel Aust so it should be the real deal. $40 for 6 Vinum Riesling....can't resist.

nice find, though postage cost is a negative

CRACKER for 15% off $75+ spend ends tonight

In the video, one of the criticisms he makes of in bottle solutions is that their is air in the bottle. Using a solution the forces one out by inserting argon means no new air. Obviously a consumable.

This solution has much more initial exposure to air in the whole decanting process. Then, each time you want to pour some wine, there is huge air exposure. So the arguments don't seem scientificly sound to me.

not sure why you think that given the basic shape of the decanter compared with others that are designed to provide greater aeration?

also Luckily the oxidation from pouring the wine into the decanter is tiny in comparison to the continued oxidation of an open bottle. Over a period of days or weeks the biggest factor affecting oxidation is the oxygen that is continually introduced into the wine.

Yep a real vintage QF Boeing one think 727, still has the factory plates on it, its 20 years old, was on its way to the tip years ago, mate gave it to me, we had to do a lot of panel beating and fixing the trolley wheels, could not get the coating off as it as so worn, even pro sand blasters wouldn't touch it, so sanded it as best we could and used a special vinyl over it, looks like grey steel, got the QF stickers in the USA and the draws from Germany eBay (various airlines), its sure unique and people ask about it all the time or want to buy it.

looks good - well done

 

[Cruiser Elite]

Ok so I just had a gin in one of those glasses and as soon as I get home I'm going to buy some

Arent they just spectacular! We are currently in Majorca enjoying them on a daily basis.

I rest my case:



Edit: Std G & T in Spain 50ml Gin and add 200ml Tonic Water. Perfect additions to Bombay Sapphire are:
1. Slice of lemon
2. Twist of lime peel
3. 4 to 5 Juniper berries
4. 4 to 5 red peppercorns
Drink slowly if at all possible!

 

[VPS]

I rest my case:

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Edit: Std G & T in Spain 50ml Gin and add 200ml Tonic Water. Perfect additions to Bombay Sapphire are:
1. Slice of lemon
2. Twist of lime peel
3. 4 to 5 Juniper berries
4. 4 to 5 red peppercorns
Drink slowly if at all possible!

Ok ok I get it - already written a reminder to start looking for specials in October so they will be there when I get home in November ready for Christmas- mind you I still have a long list of gin places to try in the U.K and its growing

 

[JessicaTam]

I rest my case:

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Edit: Std G & T in Spain 50ml Gin and add 200ml Tonic Water. Perfect additions to Bombay Sapphire are:
1. Slice of lemon
2. Twist of lime peel
3. 4 to 5 Juniper berries
4. 4 to 5 red peppercorns
Drink slowly if at all possible!

Bombay Sapphire? Had they run out of the good stuff?

 

[celph]

Was browsing kickstarter the other day and another decanter/preserver has popped up.
https://www.kickstarter.com/project...l-innovation-in-wine-preservation?ref=popular

 

[donovan301]

Was browsing kickstarter the other day and another decanter/preserver has popped up.
https://www.kickstarter.com/project...l-innovation-in-wine-preservation?ref=popular

That's a pretty cool idea.
Could be a little easier on the eye in my opinion.

Not much good for me though, never anything left to save

 

[mini2]

nice find, though postage cost is a negative

CRACKER for 15% off $75+ spend ends tonight

Yeah I've complained to them already but in their defence, they're new to the eBay game so they don't know how to do the automatic discounted postage on multiple items. Pair of cab sauv glasses turned up in bits, messaged them and got a new tracking number for the replacement. Nice.

Bought an Eve decant for $200 RRP $799 so the extra postage I've been charged is trivial.

 

[Steady]

I saw this and thought of @QF WP

 

[blackcat20]

I saw this and thought of @QF WP

Not quite as nice as my glasses.

 

[QF WP]

I saw this and thought of @QF WP

Why in Gods name would you think of me - maybe the Devil, but I fail to see any resemblance

 

[Steady]

Why in Gods name would you think of me - maybe the Devil, but I fail to see any resemblance

No longer a coloured glassware user then.....

 

[QF WP]

If you are meaning the goblets with blue bands around the middle (photos of which haven't graced these ages for years - you have a good memory); they are special as they were part of our wedding present from my deceased uncle. They are general drinking glasses and used more by Mrs QF WP. Can't fit enough in them for my liking - thus I use Bordeaux wine glasses instead.

 

[Steady]

If you are meaning the goblets with blue bands around the middle (photos of which haven't graced these ages for years - you have a good memory); they are special...

Yes that's what I was reminded of

Memories can be special

 

[VPS]

Buy Set Of 2 Gin Glasses from Next Australia

I ordered these gin glasses and they arrived from the UK in less than a week for $6 delivery and great tracking all the way. And I may have some nice gin that I'm about to christen them with

 

[qaz]

Schott Zwiesel Cru Classic Glasses Twin Packs $11.90 ($5.95/stem) @ Dan Murphy's after 3.5% Cashrewards & 5% off WISH - Burgundy, Chardonnay, Red, Sparkling

How clean are your wine glasses?
You're washing your wine glasses wrong

 

[Cruiser Elite]

G & T anybody?

 

[serfty]

How many bottle of Gin were needed to fill those babies?

 

[JessicaTam]

If they only need one hand to lift, they aren't big enough!

 

[qaz]

Auswine has all glassware - including Gabriel-Glas and Zaltos - at 10% off with free delivery (use newcust for further 10% off)

Gabriel-Glas are a good cheaper alternative to Zaltos - they make only the one universal shape, in machine- or hand-blown (the latter being Gold Edition)