Rappaport Sons Bottle Co Inc

Have you ever sat a table and wondered which glass (or glasses) is yours? It can be confusing. When properly set, glasses are always to the upper right of your plate, and there can be as many as four, depending on the number of wines being served.

FYI: Glass can be recycled endlessly into innumerable shapes and for infinite purposes. It takes almost thirty per cent less energy to recycle glass than to manufacture new glass.

The lead in lead crystal will not affect you when you drink from it because it combines with the glass material in a way that renders it harmless. However, if you leave red wine in lead crystal overnight, the wine will stain the glass and require extra effort to clean.

While most of decorative glassware may be used for drinking, it can serve double duty. For example, when hosting a dinner party, champagne flutes make lovely serving vessels for parfaits, showing off the layers in an attractive manner.

Here's something we should always keep in mind: "Fortune is like glass - the brighter the glitter, the more easily broken." - Publilius Syrus

There are four parts to a wine glass. From the table up, they are the foot, stem, bowl and rim. They play roles both individually and collectively in the enjoyment of wine.

"When you look at a piece of delicately spun glass you think of two things: how beautiful it is and how easily it can be broken." - Tennessee Williams

While wine can be enjoyed under almost any circumstances, investing in proper stemware will add to the delight and charm of any vintage whether at a formal meal, a backyard barbecue, or just sitting around with goods friends.

"The world is a looking glass and gives back to every man the reflection of his own face." - William Makepeace Thackeray

Do you have glassware that you would like to have engraved? Laser engraving is one of the most effective processes, especially for delicate glass, including crystal.

At what temperature does glass melt? Glass can be manufactured with a number of additives to meet specific purposes. Because of this, it's difficult to pinpoint an exact melting temperature. However, glass melts and begins to flow between 1100F and 1400F.

Every part of a wine glass has specific names. It rests on a base, with the stem rising to the bowl. The top of the glass is the lip or the rim (either term is acceptable). The size and shape of the bowl determines what type of wine to use it for.

Match the glass to the beer: The Weizen (wheat beer) Glass has thinner walls and luxurious curves to accentuate the larger heads produced by these beers and to heighten the visual appeal and concentrate aromas.