Essential Accessories for Champagne & Sparkling Wine

Ice Bucket Using an ice bucket to hold your ice nuggets not only makes a nice focal point for the wine but it also chills it much quicker – just 20 minutes rather than 2 hours in the fridge. There are many different designs around, some branded with a particular label and some made with…

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The Fizz Glass from Olly Smith

The Fizz Glass from Olly Smith

Olly Smith has brought out The Fizz Glass, a new glass especially for bubblies and sweet wines. It features a short stem and beautiful bowl shape, is lightweight and delicate yet strong, and can be placed in cupboards and dishwashers with ease.  It shape brings out aromas and flavours, and its short stem makes it harder…

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New ‘Shorty’ Cocktail Glasses

New 'Shorty' Cocktail Glasses

Shorty responds to the current vogue for reduced portion size ‘mini cocktails’. This new range of three glass styles comprises Margarita, Martini and Rocks glasses. The style features a small easy to hold stem with an integral multi-faceted glass dome creating an amazing sparkle. Each glass holds 14cl and is perfect for reduced alcohol consumption…

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Re-Inventing the Bubbly Glass

Re-Inventing the Bubbly Glass

If you are looking for an exciting new way to serve your bubbly the perfect glass for you is the new sparkling glass from Royal Leerdam. Starting with the premise that the shape of the glass can have an enormous influence on the taste of wine, the new range of stemware is called “The Experts’…

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Which Champagne glass shape is the best?

Which Champagne glass shape is the best?

Flute, coupe or tulip? These three different glass styles are all intended as Champagne or sparkling wine glasses, yet they are significantly different in shape. You may know that the shape of a glass can drastically alter the taste experience of your drink, so when it comes to a luxury like Champagne and sparkling wine,…

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New Champagne flute from Supremo

New Champagne flute from Supremo

Artis, the leading supplier of glassware, cutlery, tableware and barware, has announced the launch of the Supremo range of advanced crystal stemware from Luigi Bormioli.  SUPREMO The Supremo collection is ultra fine crystal glassware, created by Luigi Bormioli. New production developments combined with titanium reinforced stems and ‘SON.hyx®’ technology ensure that the practicalities of a…

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Sweetheart Sparkling Wine Glasses

These lovely Sweetheart Sparkling Wine glasses are perfect for the most special occasions, especially weddings or anniversaries. The Sweetheart design is unique with two hearts nestled in the stem, perfect for enchanting romantic occasions. Their distinctive elegance and charm will help make any celebration one to remember. smedson.com Share by Laura Brown

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Festival Sparkling Wine Glasses

Festival’s design is defined by a harmonious oval shape and seamless stem. The thinly-blown rim and lead-free crystal offers a glass which creates a truly satisfying drinking experience for your favourite sparkling wine. A simple luxury that is perfectly suited for everyday use. Festival glasses are durable and extremely breakage resistant. smedson.com Share by Laura…

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