Liquum
2020
Cut the pretension.
Wine should be an everyday pleasure, not an act of theater. Yet, vinous culture has inflated to extremes: rare wines skyrocketing in price and “experts” describing mediocre swill with pretentious language. Even the glasses have become oversized, tailored to specific wines few people drink regularly. In homes and restaurants across the United States, Winston Alford-Hamburg noticed the trend of using enormous glasses traditionally reserved for mature, robust reds. These fishbowls-on-a-stick may look fancy, but they’re impractical for most wines. It’s time to simplify and elevate the wine experience with a glass that makes sense—Liquum.
A bowl for all your wines.
Liquum is designed with every sip in mind. The bowl tapers slightly at the top to concentrate aromas as your nose approaches, but not so much that it makes drinking awkward. This subtle taper allows for an uninterrupted and pleasant experience, avoiding the dreaded nose-bonk. The extremely thin, fire-polished rim has a straight opening to direct wine to the sides and back of the mouth, enhancing both acidity and roundness perception. The bowl's wide base facilitates comfortable swirling and provides enough space for proper oxygenation.
The strongest, thinnest stem around.
The glass is made of crystalline material, a lead-free alternative to traditional crystal, offering exceptional clarity and brilliance. It’s designed to showcase the wine's true color while being safe for everyday use. It features a pulled stem, crafted from crystalline glass and reinforced with 24% magnesium and barium oxide. This unique composition significantly increases the stem’s strength, allowing it to remain elegantly thin without compromising durability. At the base, a wide, weighted foot balances the glass securely, providing both stability and sophistication.
