beautiful things: wineglasses

March 20, 2010  |  10 Comments »

Sometimes beautiful things just catch my eye, and it really doesn’t matter how much they cost. In fact, the less they cost, the better. My little town is fairly isolated — about two hours from any decent shopping — so when I travel, I like to shop.

During a work trip to San Francisco a year and a half ago, I went in a CB2 with some friends who were shopping for appetizer plates. I had no intention of purchasing anything, but these tumblers caught my eye. The glasses are technically double old-fashioned glasses, but they are just the right size for wine. And, of course, at about $2 per glass, it doesn’t matter much if one breaks.

wine on a spring evening

I usually use them for red wines. Sometimes I drink a white in it, but only if it’s a white wine that can tolerate a bit of warming up since hands tend to warm up the glass.

wine

And in this glass? A 2008 Mollydooker Two Left Feet, a shiraz blended with a bit of merlot and cabernet sauvignon.

a favorite wine glass

You can find the wine here, and the glasses here.

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    denise @ quickies on the dinner table — March 21, 2010 @ 4:42 am

    I love beautiful things but not the hefty price tags they’re usually attached to – so I sniff out garage sales, church sales and trawl Salvation Army stores. You’d be surprised at the treasures you sometimes find at these places! Very nice glasses :)

    • merrygourmet replied: — March 21st, 2010 @ 8:33 am

      That’s a great idea, Denise. I may have to hit the Salvation Army store sometime soon. Feels great to find deals.

    • Winelady Cooks replied: — March 23rd, 2010 @ 11:24 am

      I found Tiffany juice glasses for 25 cents each in a thrift shop. Keep shopping, good things abound!.

      Thanks for the post.
      Joanne

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    Liren — March 21, 2010 @ 4:49 pm

    Beautiful glasses! Can you believe I have yet to step a toe in CB2? I really should. And I love Shiraz – especially when we’re having a barbeque :)

    • merrygourmet replied: — March 22nd, 2010 @ 3:14 pm

      Yes – you should definitely visit a CB2 sometime. It’s a fun place to look around, and most everything is priced right.

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    Sasha — March 22, 2010 @ 9:35 am

    Crate & Barrel is the best. All their kitchen things are so beautiful.
    I love wine served in stemless glasses. It makes for a more relaxed atmosphere.

    • merrygourmet replied: — March 22nd, 2010 @ 3:14 pm

      I totally agree with you, Sasha. Plus, relaxation is part of the goal when drinking wine, right?

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    Gigi — March 22, 2010 @ 2:26 pm

    We are big fans of little glasses for big wine :) Like your photo!!! Just read your “about me” and I am of the same child rearing (packaged foods), working to claw my way out of doing the same with my own kiddos! Will definitely follow your blog :)

    • merrygourmet replied: — March 22nd, 2010 @ 3:13 pm

      Thanks for your comments, Gigi. Glad to have you here!

      • theamateurkitchen replied: — March 23rd, 2010 @ 3:48 pm

        will become a fan on FB too..I have my own blog and FB fan page as well…would love for you to do an add as well: theamateurkitchen.blogspot.com and The Amateur Kitchen on FB :)

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