Simple reliable and durable
When I first started drinking wine a decade ago I thought it'd be kind of cool to buy a bunch of different wine glasses. You know the drill: smallish ones for white wines bigger ones for reds humongous ones for Bordeaux insanely large fishbowl-esque ones for Burgundy and so on and so forth. Although it's nice to whip out the big fancy ones for a special occasion I find myself returning to the Riedel Overture Magnum glasses again and again and again. Why? For one they're big enough to allow for some mighty swirling without splashing wine all over yourself (which is embarrassing). They're also durable enough to stand up to (ahem) drunken handling during boisterous dinner parties and/or hungover washing up the morning after. They've survived the dishwasher a couple of dozen times and still look good; they seem to do just fine with any kind of wine (except for dessert wines - if you start pouring half bottles into these things you run out too quickly). In short these are the glasses you'll wind up using nearly every time you drink wine. Don't worry about those ridiculous "Nebbiolo only" or whatever glasses that cost the earth and are more fragile than Kanye West's ego - just grab a set of these and get down to drinking. You won't regret it.
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Nice and stiff and likeable!
Let's face it folks I bought this for the cute factor. HE'S ADORABLE! I was smitten and parked him on my counter to be displayed oggled and gawked at.
Such a cute red thing. Never did I think he would rise to the occasion and prove his worth. Glass Lids! OMG so hard to keep clean. A soft sponge wouldn't do. I needed some action and this little red devil got busy! Right under the rim. Rubbing and scrubbing like you wouldn't believe.
Those hard bristol's were better than brillo no scratches nothing forced
Just clean see through glass lids. Wow now I know the secrets this little guy holds. He ain't just another pretty face.
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A family traditionMy family had one of these plates for as long as I can remember. It is tied with so many good memories. We used it for birthdays guests and when we recieved good grades. It has been my pleasure to buy one for each of my siblings for wedding gifts.
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Brass Squeeze Valve
Disappointed I ordered a new valve and was sent a used valve. Though is appeared to be priced less than a new valve and functions it is not what I ordered. Additionally Sears sells not only a valve but also the propane torch and handle as a kit for considerable less than the recommended "package" on Amazon. Returning the package to Amazon would have incurred restocking charges that made it about an equal deal. Recommendation check Sears first.
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