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Splurge vs. Steal: Elegant Stemware

Posted by Jessica McLaughlin Tuesday, March 24, 2009 4:12 PM

My cupboards are filled with an eclectic selection of wine glasses: hand me downs, one-off purchase, you name it. But I'd actually really like to get my hands on a set of four or more glasses. It would be nice to have everyone at a get-together drink from the same type of glass (these are the small things that make me happy).

The splurge pick (below, right), Riedel's Vitis series, is my favourite; I like the thin stem and less angular shape. You can find these for $65-85US for a set of two.

But who can sneeze at the steal I found in IKEA's IVRIG series? At $2.99 each you might not mind circulating them at a rowdier function!

 

I recently blogged about these very wine glasses (and another similarly-shaped glass) on Foodtv.ca.

Related: Modern Wine Storage Solutions

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Comments:

I bought wineglasses from Walmart, of all places, and they've lasted me five years (knock on wood). They're stemless, which I prefer because I can get a little spilly!

Alicia Cox

March 25, 2009 9:51 AM

 

I have a few stemless ones, but I drink white wine most of the time, so I like it to stay as cool as long as possible. But stemless is a good idea for a party ;)

Jessica McLaughlin

March 25, 2009 10:11 AM

 

Believe it or not, for 'large' gatherings in lieu of my good crystal, I am still using stemmed glasses that I purchased years ago from Woolco.   (Nothing like aging myself.)    As I don't like mis-matched beverage ware I always have ensured I buy more than six of one kind.

(Just another oddity of mine.....smiles.)

mrsben

March 25, 2009 1:06 PM

 

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mrsben

March 25, 2009 1:14 PM

 

The Ikea glasses would be my choice since I tend to want to change glassware often and would definitely feel I could do that without paying $30 plus for each glass.  Also, with Ikea, you can have different glasses for white and red without breaking the bank.  Don't forget those wine glass charms too.  Without mis-matched glasses, your guests might not be able to identify their glasses without the charms.

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September 24, 2009 7:55 AM

 
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