Champagne – Be Ready to Celebrate Your American Good Fortune

We have experienced some tough times recently and maybe Champagne sounds like an expensive luxury. Admittedly top of the range French Champagnes command a hefty premium but we Americans have plenty of domestically produced fine alternatives at affordable prices.

An article in the Wall Street Journal in 2006 made a lot of interesting and informative points. Click here to read more.

You will maximze your enjoyment if you choose from the elegant Ravenscroft Crystal Champagne flutes available in lead free glass from www.WineDecantersPlus.com

Classic

Cuvee

Hollow Stem

Long Stem

Some Observations about Ravenscroft Crystal Lead Free Glassware

Ravenscroft Crystal is the embodiment of old-world European craftsmanship and a modern understanding of how the composition and shape of a wine glass can significantly enhance the tasting experience.   Each glass style is the result of thousands of years of glass making trial-and-error, and is individually crafted to enhance both the bouquet and taste of the wine or spirit for which it was made.

Ravenscroft’s delicate, light to the touch, and perfectly formed stemware control the bouquet and deliver the essence of the wines and spirits to the proper zones of the palate.

Most recently, it was discovered that lead in glasses and decanters presents an unacceptable exposure to hazardous toxins. Long-term storage in leaded decanters can result in lead leaching into the contents. The most significant reason lead oxide is added to glassware is to aid in the manufacturing process. Despite increasingly stronger industry warnings, several of the world’s top stemware manufacturers continue to use lead in their stemware production. Lead-free glassware is the future, and the future has already begun with Ravenscroft, the world’s leading manufacturer of pure, clean, lead-free crystal for fine wine and spirits.

Liquor Decanter and Liquor Glasses – Perfect Gift Combination

A customer of www.WineDecantersPlus.com recently bought this stunning combination:

Ravenscroft Crystal Orbital Decanter

Hand blown with lead-free crystal by old world craftsmen, the Single Malt Scotch Tumbler is shaped to promote the positive and forgive the negative. Coveted by the most passionate single malt scotch lovers!

Ravenscroft Crystal Single Malt Scotch Tumbler

The intriguing Ravenscroft Crystal Beveled Orbital Single Liquor Decanter is side balanced and openly displays the extraordinary sparkling beveled carvings on its base. It is both unusual and stylish and has the profile of a rare luxury item.

 

Note that both products are made from lead free crystal, protecting you from potential hazards. 

This combination makes a wonderful gift. One decanter and four tumblers costs $181.46 (guaranteed lowest price available anywhere), comes beautifully packaged and is shipped free of charge with free damage insurance. This combination is one of many you can find at www.WineDecantersPlus.com

Chardonnay White Wine Glass – Lead Free Crystal

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Another Success Story from Wine Decanters Plus

This series of genuine emails shows how personal service from www.WineDecantersPlus.com has created yet anther satisfied customer:

Received 18 August 2009
Hello:
I just ordered the Ravenscroft Taylor Decanter from you guys … and I was wondering how many days it will take to receive the order.  I bought the decanter for my boyfriend, because our 2 year anniversary is coming up this Sunday the 23rd.  Do you know if it will be possible to get the order by this Friday (8/21)?  I decided to ship the gift to my workplace,…(hoping for a Friday–or earlier–delivery date!)……  I’m not sure what your policy is on expedited shipping, but if it is possible, please let me know.  I’d really appreciate it!
Thanks, in advance, for your help! 
Best,
Laurie

Replied 18 August 2009
Hi Laurie
Thank you for your order. We are sure your boyfriend will be delighted. Our normal shipping method, included in the price, is UPS Ground. This normally takes 7 to 14 days to reach CA and would not get the product to you by Friday. To meet your requirements, we will ship using UPS 3 day which will cost us an extra $10.73. Please let us know immediately that this is acceptable and we will invoice you for this extra amount. In the meantime we will process your order on this expedited 3 day basis to make sure you receive the decanter on time.
Kind regards
John Faulkner

Received 19 August 2009

Hi John:
Yes, please go ahead and invoice me the extra $10.73 for the expedited 3-day shipping. Thank you so much for your quick response!  I’m definitely looking forward to seeing my boyfriend’s reaction. 
I hope you have a wonderful day.
Best,
Laurie

THE ORDER WAS DELIVERED AT 14-00 on Friday 21 August 2009

Received 24 August 2009
Hi John:
Just wanted to let you know that I received the Taylor decanter on time and in perfect condition.
My boyfriend Parker loved the gift; it’s definitely a gorgeous piece to add to his collection.
Thank you for helping me make our 2-year anniversary a wonderful and memorable one.
All the best,
Laurie

What a happy story! That’s the result of dealing with a company that has great products and really cares about customer service.

Choosing The Ideal Red Wine Glass

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Chianti / Zinfandel Wine Glass – Lead Free

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Hermitage Wine Glass – Lead Free – for Northern Rhone wines

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Wine Decanter | Wine Glasses | Great Gift

Ravenscroft Crystal wine decanters or wine glasses from www.WineDecantersPlus.com are a great Gift Idea.

That special occasion is not far away so make sure you order to allow for shipping time (7 – 10 days). 

www.WineDecantersPlus.com offers guaranteed competitive prices, free shipping, transit insurance, no questions asked returns and the most beautiful range of lead free decanters and glasses.

Burgundy Wine Glass – Lead Free

Every class of wine has an optimum shape of wine glass for maximum enjoyment. Ravenscroft Crystal wine and spirits glasses have the double benefit of being made from lead free glass and being specifically designed for a specific wine type.

Featured Ravenscroft Crystal Burgundy Wine Glass 

 

Featured Ravenscroft Crystal Burgundy Wine Glass

The sheer rim of the Ravenscroft Crystal Burgundy wine glass provides a whistler-like mouth-feel experience, while the tall chimney and deep rounded bowl allows dense fruit-driven reds to concentrate their bouquet and immerse the senses in the experience.

Height 8 1/4 in.
Capacity 24 3/4 oz.

 

 

Recommended for:
Barolo, Barbaresco, Burgundy, Grand Cru, Beaujolais, Nebbiolo and Pinot Noir

 

Visit www.WineDecantersPlus.com for the complete range of Ravenscroft Crystal Wine Decanters and Wine Glasses