Glasvin is a boutique stemware firm that lately launched a partnership with well-known sommelier/winemaker Raj Parr. Two years in the past that partnership yielded a wine glass referred to as the RAJ, and now Glasvin is again with a second collab, naturally named the Parr. Per Glasvin, “This second collaboration is a refined response to those that cherished the RAJ however needed one thing barely extra sturdy for on a regular basis use — with out compromising on class or wine efficiency.”
Glasvin despatched us a pair of the handblown, lead-free glasses to assessment, which I’ve been testing with all types of wines for weeks.
The Parr is a surprisingly squat glass, simply 7 inches tall and with a width of two.8 inches. The quick stature is nice: It suits simply within the dishwasher, with out threat of hitting the “ceiling” through the wash cycle. The stem is skinny and delicate, as is the glass itself — and but it feels lots robust throughout cleansing.
I really like the fats bowl of the glass, which actually helps to pay attention aromas and permits for vigorous swirling with out threat of spills. It merely appears to be like very elegant, regardless of missing the oversize ostentatiousness of the monster Riedel glasses that I by no means, ever use.
What don’t I like about this glass? Only one factor: The mouth simply isn’t fairly large enough. It’s high-quality if you wish to stick your nostril in it, however when it’s time to sip, the highest fringe of the lip hits the tip of my nostril, making for an ungainly expertise. It’s additionally unimaginable to drink from the glass whereas your nostril is contained in the bowl, which is my most well-liked technique of experiencing each palate and aroma on the identical time.
That apart, whereas I nonetheless gravitate to the $39/pair Riedel Ouverture White Wine Glass as my on a regular basis wine-sipping vessel, I nonetheless seize the Parr occasionally, particularly if the dishwasher is getting full. At $69/pair they aren’t low cost, however they’re properly in need of being outrageously costly.
B+ / $69/pair / glas.vin
Glasvin Parr Wine Glass
USD69
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