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GLASSWARE www.kitchenwarenews.com n SEPTEMBER 2015 n KITCHENWARE NEWS & HOUSEWARES REVIEW 1 7 Wine Charms Even unique wine glasses still need protection from party confusion. No host would want a chardonnay to end up in the wrong hands, after all. Picking out a wine charm of choice adds to the festivities for attendees and is an inexpensive way to take party themes to the micro level. Here are some silicone wine charm options to liven up any wine and cheese event or party. KN Trudeau Daisy Wine Charms These soft, durable silicone daisy-shaped charms come in assorted colors to help your guests identify their glasses. They are easy to store; simply tie all charms to one stem. Suggested Retail Price: $11.99 Trudeau Corporation 800.878.3328 www.trudeaucorp.com Fred & Friends Wine Lives Wine Markers Wine Lives Wine Markers are the purrfect kitty wine charms to wrap around the stem of your wine glass and remind you which glass is yours. There are six color-coded silicone Wine Lives Markers in each set, packed in a colored gift box. Design by Liz Goulet Dubois. Suggested Retail Price: $10 Fred & Friends 401.721.5404 www.fredandfriends.com Vacu Vin Classic Glass Markers For those who are real wine enthusiasts, Vacu Vin has produced the Glass Markers Classic. These new glass markers come in a set of eight and are designed to look like wine seals. The unique wine seals attach themselves with a suction cup to any smooth surface. Give every guest his or her recognition marker by sticking one onto their glass. Suggested Retail Price: $6.99 Vacu Vin 866.274.9009 www.vacuvin.com Rabbit Wine Charms Never lose track of your drink again with Rabbit Wine Charms. The charms come in an assortment of six vibrant colors with stainless steel accents. Simply squeeze to open and attach to your glass. Suggested Retail Price: $8 Metrokane Inc. 888.388.6152 www.metrokane.com Charles Viancin Wine Markers Made of quality, long-lasting silicone, these markers suction to any stemmed or stemless wine glass – even plastic and solo cups! The wine markers are sold in a set of six and are available in the following design collections: butterfly, floral, grape, blossom, winter and autumn. Suggested Retail Price: $4.99 Charles Viancin 614.221.1691 www.charlesviancin.com Joie Bowtie Wine Charms Help identify guest drinks at cocktail parties, barbecues and picnics with the six-piece Bowtie Wine Charms f rom joie msc. Available in two different six-piece color schemes, the silicone wine charms fit most stemware and are dishwasher safe. Suggested Retail Price: $4.50 Harold Import Company 800.526.2163 GlassWhere GlassWhere™ is a modern wine glass identifier ring that clings to the glass so it does not slip off when you drink or clank against the glass when you swirl. You can also write on them with a ball point pen and wipe off for reuse, making it easy for guests to keep track of their glass when drinking. Different sets of six are available in solids, designs, or with fun slogans. Suggested Retail Price: $11.95 CapaBunga 707.837.8880 www.capabunga.com SIMPLIFY LIFE WITH THE ONE FOR ALL GABRIEL-GLAS Gabriel-Glas is the new universal wine glass that is revolutionizing the way we drink wine. Wine industry insiders agree: Gabriel-Glas, of Austria, is ideal for every type of wine. The One for All glass is designed to allow the full expression of aromas and flavors to emerge in the glass. "If I'm switching from one wine to another over dinner, it's the perfect glass. It's really ideal to have one wine glass and Gabriel-Glas is it," says Aaron Pott, Food & Wine magazine's Winemaker of the Year. The Gabriel-Glas is space saving, elegant and durable. It is packaged in handsome and sturdy one-, two- and six-glass gift boxes and 24-glass commercial cartons. It makes an ideal gift for wine lovers and gracious hosts. The glass is produced in two price points. The StandArt has a suggested retail price of $29, and the Gold Edition mouth-blown version has a suggested retail price of $55. The Alpha Decanter and the Aqua range of bar glasses and carafes are stunning complements to the wine glass. All products are lead-free crystal that is dishwasher-safe. Gabriel-Glas North America LLC 415.286.0522 info@gabriel-glasinternational.com www.gabriel-glasinternational.com NEW BOLD & STUNNING STEMWARE LINE At 12 inches tall, Veritas 12 Obsession crystal stemware has a great wow factor. A real head turner, voluptuous bowl proportions add to the exclusivity of this line. Hand-blown to a precise rim and bowl thinness, the crystal stemware is incredibly light weight and perfectly balanced in the hand. Elegantly tall drawn stems create a sense of refinement and beauty which surpasses all machine-made glassware in the market. Designed and marketed as luxurious, the line targets retail customers who demand the very best and want to make a statement. The opulence of the Veritas 12 Obsession glassware line is unmatched by any name brand glassware. Sold in sets of two, prices are competitive with high-end mass produced machine made glassware. Veritas 12 Obsession offers retailers high margins, and a unique opportunity to differentiate their current assortment and target an affluent customer base. Classic Housewares Distribution Inc. 866.673.2546 sales@12obsession.com www.veritascrystal.com