Posted on February 4th, 2011 by Mark, under News · No Comments
Valentine’s Day Gifts for him and for her!
It’s that time of year again where the middle of February brings loved ones together to celebrate Valentine’s Day. We’ve listed a few items below that we think would be ideal for both him and her to share on the special day. From elegant Champagne Flutes to bright red Corkscrews.
LSA Salsa Champagne Flutes x 4
The elegant red swirled Champagne Flutes measure at 240mm high and can take 250ml of the sparkling stuff! Each piece is individually handmade and mouth-blown and the box of 4 is supplied in a pictured gift box.
Box of 4: £ 45.91
Vertical Rabbit Corkscrew – Candy Apple Red
This modern designed Corkscrew from Rabbit is extremely quick at extracting the cork, 3 seconds in fact! The corkscrew includes a Foil cutter and an extra spiral and also comes with a 10 year warranty should anything go wrong.
Price: £50.00
L’Atelier du Vin Chic Lady Pink Corkscrew
You can’t lose this Corkscrew, considering its bright Pink! This gift would be much more suited to her, rather than him!
Price: £29.21
Glencairn Official Whisky Glass Twin Pack
With the last item being more suited to the girls, this gift is a bit manlier. Every bloke enjoys a glass of Whisky every now and then, so with the Glencairn Official Whisky Glasses you can’t go wrong! The glass sits perfectly in your hand allowing you to swirl the liquid around the glass releasing the aromas and is easy to hold allowing you to drink with ease.
Price Per Twin Pack: £13.23
So there you have it, a few Valentines Ideas for the both of you, but also some pointers on what’s good for her, and ideal for him!
Posted on November 16th, 2010 by Henry, under Wine · No Comments
Phew! Christmas dinner is over, the guests have left and now you’re thinking about putting your feet up and settling down to watch whichever afternoon Christmas film the BBC is showing this year. But that washing up isn’t going to do itself and every year, thousands of glasses fall victim to etching – permanent damage which forms as a spotty, cloudy or frosted appearance.
Although the idea of quickly loading your glass ware into your stylish integrated dishwasher might be appealing in an “out of sight, out of mind” kind of way, it is important to note that dishwashers are the main culprit when it comes to etching. Bad dishwasher detergent choices, high temperatures, inadequate rinsing and friction dissolve glass and are the typical culprits of the damage.
The best option is to avoid kitchen appliances altogether for cleaning glasses – particularly in regards to your finest glass ware – and instead, people should use their kitchen sinks to wash them gently by hand. If you are going to use your dishwasher to clean non-antique or crystal glass ware however, there are a few steps you can take to ensure maximum longevity of glass quality.
Firstly, you should only ever place dirty glasses in a dishwasher. The detergent will simply act to deteriorate the glass if there is no dirt for it to combat, accelerating the etching process. Neither should you over stock your dishwasher as this will allow for better rinsing and will also help to prevent damage caused by friction between your glass pieces.
Since hot water also speeds up the etching process, the temperature of your dishwasher should be set to no more than 140 degrees Fahrenheit (60 degrees centigrade). You should also check the hardness of your water since dishwasher detergents act to soften water. Further softening already soft water can cause soft water erosion, which is also detrimental to glass surfaces. Typically, 1 tsp per each level of water hardness is required. You can buy detergent specifically for glasses to help prevent etching and citrus detergents should also be avoided because of their acidic properties.
Finally, you should dry glass ware with microfiber cloths since this will help to ensure the removal any remaining detergent residue from the glass.
Posted on November 2nd, 2010 by Mark, under News · No Comments
“Wineware.co.uk – The best place to buy wine-related gifts, from corkscrews to decanters, at reasonable prices.”
These are not our words, but the words of T3 Magazine! We have been featured in ‘The best websites for gift buying’ in the 2010 December issue, alongside the likes of Figleaves and KJ Beckett.
Click here for the T3 website, but if you’ve purchased the magazine, page 36!
