Beekman 1802
The Gaffer's Tantalus Champagne Flute
$100
Description
Glass blowing was developed as a way to help bottles withstand the fermentation pressure of sugar being added to wine. The pressure in the bottle that causes the characteristic pop of the cork was so startling to drinkers at the time that it earned the name "the devil's wine". Local artisan Bobby Sharp hand-blows each of our smoked-glass champagne flutes himself, but be careful, once you get to the...
