New Lenox wine glasses blend style and function for sipping perfection
As the cork is slowly pulled from the bottle and the wine is allowed to breath, that pour starts to flow into the glass. The slow swirl, visualization in the light, followed by the first sip, the combination of a great wine in a perfect glass makes for the ultimate drinking experience. While that description might seem lofty, the reality is that there is a difference between drinking wine in a great glass and wine in just any cup. The new Lenox wine glasses, created in partnership with sommelier Victoria James, showcase the wine yet leave the pretentiousness out of the conversation.
While some serious wine drinkers appreciate the importance of a great wine glass, others might think that one stem is the same as another. Although many understand that the shape and style benefits one wine over another, the reality is that even that difference can vary tremendously.
Lenox wine glasses have been a popular choice for both restaurants and homes. The simple elegance of the glass allows the true treasure to shine, the wine.
The latest offering, in collaboration with celebrated sommelier, Victoria James, looks to take a different approach to the beauty of the glass. This collection starts with the premises that the wine’s region should influence the wine glass’ design. Although the novice wine drinker might think terms like terroir just sound impressive, where a wine comes from really does matter.
Without going too far to the oenophile realm, climate, location and weather impact the grapes and the resulting wine. Although the trained sommeliers can intimately discuss those details, other wine drinkers can be drawn to a particular wine for the flavor. And, that taste has been impacted by where it was grown.
With these new Lenox wine glasses, the idea is to take all the wine knowledge and simplify the sipping pleasure. As the experts do the heavy lifting, the wine drinker learns to appreciate how a better wine glass leads to a more enjoyable wine experience.
As Victoria James said, “I wanted to design glasses that weren’t fussy or snobby, but that made the drinker feel confident, while simultaneously making the wine taste better. To me, that’s the best of both worlds.”
That sentiment bridges the gap in the wine world. The new Signature Series glasses were carefully crafted to take these ideas into consideration. While the wine expert appreciates the details, the casual drinker celebrates the pure enjoyment of drinking wine. For anyone looking to have a glass that can fit any occasion, these new Lenox wine glasses are the perfect vessel.
The Lenox Signature Series is sold in sets of two or four. In addition, the 4-piece set includes both warm and cool region glasses.
Isn’t it time to toast to the wine drinking experience? The first pour in these glasses might be one of many.