Get a grip: Govino wine glasses have a handy dent. Made of plastic, they’re unbreakable and reusable.
Picnic perfect - LA TImes article - March 26, 2008
This tulip-shaped, stemless glass is elegant yet shatterproof.
It's the dilemma of the picnic season: go with glassware for that bottle of Beaujolais, or play it safe with disposables? This reusable plastic glass offers a practical solution. The tulip-shaped, stemless glass is elegant yet shatterproof -- so you can wedge it between the salumi and cheese without worries. Eating with your fingers? No problem. There's a handy thumb indention so slightly slippery hands can keep a grip.
-- Jenn Garbee
Photo by: Anne Cusack / Los Angeles Times
June 18th, 2008 - The Press Democrat, Dan Berger
"The 16-ounce, thumb-notched, stemless wonder has a brilliant design since
it is tulip-shaped and thus ideal for swirling, which is mandatory for fine
wine.
...the "glass" works like a charm with almost no drawbacks. When filled to
the thumb indentation, it holds 6 ounces or so and is large enough to swirl
for maximum aromatic impact. It is also fine in the top rack of the
dishwasher, virtually unbreakable and remains crystal clear after many
uses."
July 9, 2008 - Daily Candy San Francisco
I Am a Plastic Cup
GoVino Wine Glasses
sip it real good!
These days, you could get beat down for claiming that plastic is fantastic. But you’ll never turn your back on AmEx — buy handbag now, pay later? Yes, indeedy.
Another exception? GoVino plastic wine glasses.
The snazzy, unbreakable goblets were originally created by industry pros for wine tasting. But when designers Joseph Perrulli (Napa local and wine aficionado) and Boyd Willat (Sensa pen creator) realized that their product was in public demand, they began selling to specialty stores, and now the stemless tumblers are flying off shelves.
Each one holds up to sixteen ounces and has a convenient indention for gripping your libation. Plus, at $2.50 apiece, you can stock up without breaking the bank.
Proving that sometimes plastic does make perfect.
New Product - Calgary Herald - Sunday, May 18, 2008
Most wine lovers, of course, prefer to drink their vino from glass -- preferably expensive crystal.
But if you're on a picnic or camping, it doesn't make financial sense to pack the Riedel, even if you're planning to drink something great. But drinking out of a big clunky plastic cup? Yuk. And Styrofoam? Even worse.
That's where the new Govino wine tumblers come in handy. First, they're plastic, a pharmacy-grade shatterproof plastic that's recyclable (where facilities exist) and -- knock on wood -- doesn't contain any nasty stuff. They're also affordable -- about $3 a tumbler. And believe it or not, they're actually quite sexy, at least for a plastic glass. They have thin rims, and they look a bit like the stemless Riedel tumblers. Look for them at Bin 905 or, if you're heading to the Okanagan, at Mission Hill Estate Winery. Or check out govinowine.com for more information.
-- Shelley Boettcher