The Gaffer's Tantalus Champagne Flute
$100.00
The Gaffer's Tantalus Champagne Flute
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 ...
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 bottom of the flute you may feel a little devilish yourself.
DESCRIPTION
Each Flute - approximately 6" tall
