The traditional process of wine aeration (letting a wine breathe) involves the use of a crystal wine decanter or carafe in which the sediment in the bottle gets removed and the aroma, or nose, opens up, enhancing the wine-drinking experience. This process can take up to one to two hours in a wine decanter and it is very beneficial to many wines-whether fine or table. But if you are like me (prone to the need for instant gratification), an hour or two can seem like an eternity when you can't wait to taste that bottle of fine wine you just acquired. What's an impatient wine enthusiast to do? Enter, breathable glasses.
Sensis Plus Wine Glasses
When I heard about a line of crystal wine glasses from Eisch Glaskultur that effectively aerated wine in two to four minutes as opposed to an hour or two, I have to admit I was a little skeptical. Loved the idea of it, but part of me thought perhaps it might be a marketing ploy (à la "it slices, it dices...it even makes julienne fries!"). I am thrilled to report that after I tried the Eisch Sensis Plus wine glasses with a friend, I can honestly say the things really do work. Not to take ANYTHING away from crystal wine decanters-they will always be an important part in the serving of fine wine, and they are recommended for older wines with more sediment. Some of them are also just so visually stunning it enhances the overall experience of drinking wine-like you're experiencing the finer things in life!
How Breathable Wine Glasses are Made
At the end of the production process, the breathable, lead-free Sensis Plus glasses are treated with an oxygenizing process that actually changes the molecular structure of the glass, allowing it to breathe. It's not a coating or a chemical treatment, and since it's a physical treatment, the effect never wears off.
Do Eisch Breathable Glasses Work with Just Wine?
Fortunately, no! They work with spirits too, most notably those that are wood-aged, such as cognac, brandy, Scotch whiskey, etc. Eisch points out that they are also good for fruit juices with high acidity, such as orange or pineapple juice, and they make breathable glasses for beer, champagne and espresso as well.
You Be the Judge - Breathable Glass Taste Test
If my singing the praises of Eisch Sensis Plus wine glasses doesn't convince you about the effect they have on dramatic, speedy wine aeration...try it for yourself! Get some friends together and get a couple of different bottles of wine, such as a Bordeaux, a Merlot, a young white wine (the breathable glasses also work very well with many non-red wines)--anything your palate desires. Then get the respective breathable glass for the wine type (Eisch wine glasses are pretty affordable for a higher-end crystal wine glass), and the same type standard glass for the wine type. I feel 100% confident you will not only taste the difference, but you will be a fan of Eisch.
Cheers!
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