The Wine Glass Issue

6/11/2017

The following letter was sent to the Weekend Australian Magazine
(4-5 November, 2017). I was embarrassed for our top wine writer to see him styled in the magazine holding a metal (pewter, silver?) wine goblet (and a very hideous one at that).

Dear Editor,
The yearly wine issue is a pleasure and source of useful information but who on earth “styled” the images of an embarrassed James Halliday? I assume the tawdry trappings of this erudite and respected wine writer are styling him as a king of wine. A noble concept but the metal goblet was gauche back in the 70s. To have Mr Halliday holding a wine receptacle in metal today is astounding. We’ve come a long way in our drinking sophistication to want to hold glass, to see the clarity and colour of the wine and have it at optimum temperature. Please don’t encourage us to dig out our hideous pewter wedding presents!

Sincerely,

Cath Kerry

3 Comments

ROSA MATTO

6/11/2017 09:24:17 am

Couldn't agree more....and the fall of the Roman Empire, notwithstanding, it's a question of tainting the wine. By the way, I add to your horror to state that I have kept an entire set (from red wine to tiny liqueur) of Bohemian cut crystal glasses given as a wedding present. Shall I keep them or send them off to Vinnie's?

Cath link

6/11/2017 10:12:08 am

Hmmm. I'd hold off sending to Vinnies just yet. Cut glass crystal could be a quirky addition in a glass line up. Let's look at some photos. Also, a good test is to use them and check out the mouth feel and hand balance. Another question is whether the whole set is needed.

max tomkins

7/11/2017 03:08:51 pm

I am fortunate to be the owner of a complete suite of old Waterford Crystal glasses, so who cares about what people .

max

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