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Amy Hennes is outreach manager for Key Media & Research , supporting marketing and communications and working to engage audiences with KMR’s industry-leading events and products. Before joining KMR, she was director of global communications for Guardian Industries, one of the world’s largest glass manufacturers. Find out more about Amy on Linkedin.

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How Much Does a Wine Glass Cost?

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February 4, 2022

Asking how much a wine glass costs is akin to asking how much a car costs. Sure, wine glasses (usually) don’t come with extras and options, but you do need to consider different models and styles, uses, and users. Do you want something inexpensive and basic such as a Kia or Spark?  Perhaps you would […]

Choose the Best Wine Glasses for Your Taste

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February 3, 2022

Drinking wine is both communal and personal. The act of drinking wine with friends and family elicits memories of the good times past and inspires planning for future gatherings. It’s a well-deserved treat after a long day or the perfect libation for a celebration. The wine you choose for any of the above reasons depends […]

Types of Wine Glasses

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February 3, 2022

“I’m a wine enthusiast. The more wine I drink, the more enthusiastic I get!” – Anonymous Congratulations! If you’re interested in the types of wine glasses available, you, too, are a wine enthusiast. Or perhaps an enthusiastic wine drinker at the very least. The wine enthusiast enjoys trying new wines, learning about acidity and tannins*, […]

Does the Type of Wine Glass Matter?

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February 3, 2022

What is Winemaking? Winemaking, more formally known as vindication, is the biochemical process of transforming grapes into wine. Without question, the art of winemaking has evolved over the centuries and is still growing. Sidenote: remember the movie The Big Chill when William Hurt said that line? “I was evolving; I’m still evolving.” It’s a great […]

What Is the Best Glass to Drink Red Wine From?

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February 3, 2022

If you’re like so many, you’re constantly discovering the delight of great red wines. And, if you’re like so many of us, you’re completely overwhelmed about the number of varietals (that’s wine speak for different wine types) and which glass is which and which glass is right for your personal enjoyment of red wine. So, […]

Which Wine Goes in Which Glass?

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February 2, 2022

Some of us struggle with dinner table protocols. It can become confusing when there are two to three forks on the left, two spoons on the right, a couple above the place setting, and a bread plate on BOTH sides. Not to mention, there are two wine glasses to the right of your plate. Which […]

Does a Wine Glass Affect Taste?

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February 2, 2022

Not only is there an art and science to producing and understanding wine, but there is also an art and science to understanding how to consume your wine. Good wine is something to be enjoyed and appreciated. One of the best ways to do that is by selecting the right glass for the right wine. […]