Lenox Tuscany Classics Balloon Wine, Set of 4
Posted by Blogmaster in Crystal Wine Glasses, tags: Balloon, Classics, Lenox, Tuscany, Wine
- Set of four balloon-style wine glasses
- Crafted from full-lead crystal
- Backed by Lenox¿s lifetime replacement policy
- Washing by hand recommended
- 15-1/2 ounces each; 8-1/2 inches high
Product Description
Taking its inspiration from the Tuscany Vineyards, Lenox has captured the sensual pleasures of Italy in this taster’s collection of beautiful crystal stemware.Amazon.com Review
Invoking the spirit of Italian vineyards, Lenox has created the Tuscany Classics line of stem- and barware with elegant proportions and beautifully balanced shapes. These balloon wine glasses, at a generous 15-1/2 ounces, offer ample room for full-bodied vintages to breathe. They are crafted from full-lead crystal with a gentle curve at the lip to keep aromas inside, while allowing for comfortable sipping. The glasses stand 8-1/2 inches high with a 3-inch diameter at the mouth. Lenox includes a lifetime replacement policy with this set. Washing by hand is recommended. –Emily Bedard
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Although Lenox is a US company, these glasses are made in Austria. They resonate well when spinning your finger on the thin rim. Definitely not machine washable.
Lenox is a mystery to me…
1) they make really tacky ceramic china
2) they make excellent glassware
but here is the deal…
1) unlike spiegelau (a division of reidel since reidel bought it recently), there are no distortions in the glass or seams along the stem which are a sign of machine made or poor handmade quality. The reviewer above me states that her/his lot of glasses has a seam. I learned that Lenox has several quality control levels in its distribution. The higher quality seamless glasses are sent to direct customers, premium houses and Amazon. Seamed glasses of the same model are sent to Macy’s, Bed Bath and Beyond, and Crate and Barrel. (as explained by the Macy’s Serramonte, CA manager when I asked why the balloon glasses they carried had the seam)
2) the white house (yes presidents for the last 5 decades) have all used LENOX glassware (if it’s good enough for the commander in chief ….)
3) lenox is one of the oldest and most respected glassware houses in the US.
I LOVE THESE GLASSES! MY GUESTS ALL THINK THAT THEY ARE REIDEL, and wHEN I EXPLAIN WHO LENOX IS >… WELL LETS JUST SAY THERE ARE MANY CONVERTS.
A BARGAIN FOR SUCH SUPERIOR QUALITY THAT I AM HESITANT TO POST THIS FEARING DEMAND WILL HEIGHTEN AND PRICES WILL RISE….
Rating: 5 / 5
I had 12 of these on my wedding registry. 3 boxes were shipped, and one of them had a broken glass. I returned that one, and got a replacement. It is too bad that the shipping is so bad for these, because it brings down the average rating. But, no exaggeration, they are the most beautiful wine glasses I have ever seen or used. They also don’t feel as fragile as my old wine glasses. I love them SO much.
Rating: 5 / 5
The shape of the bowl is beautiful and the weight is very nice, but there are 2 thick seams along the stem that really bother me. We received them as wedding gifts from directly from Amazon based off the good reviews and now I’m thinking of returning them. I’m not very knowledgeable about wine glasses but you can feel the stem when you hold the glasses. This is true for all of the Lenox Tuscany glasses: the chardonnay glass, the red wine glass and the champagne flutes.
Rating: 3 / 5
The weight, feel and visual look of the Lenox Tuscany crystal is wonderful. It adds an elegant sophistication to dinner. The part you hold (stem) is longer and more slender than other wine glasses. They are truly beautiful.
I think it is unfortunate that several folks are rating this product based on the shipper (Amazon) instead of the merit of the actual product.
Rating: 5 / 5
These glasses are lovely but they are not the glasses I thought I was ordering. I needed the next larger balloon size to match 2 I already have but nowhere in the description did they state the size of the glass. The descriptions should include dimensions so I could have picked the right match of two Lenox balloon choices.
The delivery was excellent and the glasses came quickly.
Rating: 4 / 5