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This fun and fascinating trivia game tests your knowledge of the fruit of the vine. Let the battle begin as players answer questions in categories such as Vine to Vino (growing grapes, making wine, and world production), Wine Cellar (selecting, storing, and tasting wine), and Cork Culture (wine people, business, arts and science, and trivia). Perfect for those new to the world of wine, but challen
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Produced from lava that has been cooled for 80 million years, agate is a translucent, exceptionally strong mineral that was once thought to protect its owners from all dangers and even affect their dreams. These sets are made in the USA with agate from southern Brazil, and while they may not bring you any dreams, they will bring beautiful nature and warmth into your home.
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For a skinny guy, this svelte sommelier can sure schlep, can't he? And best of all, he holds your wine majestically and conveniently for a quick pour and an eye-catching accent on your tabletop. Designed by Nerio Festa and Heidi Hummler, this holder is handmade with steel and hand-picked stone in California's Sonoma Valley wine country.
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Many wines get better with age, and the same is true for this wine stopper. Made of a thin slice of Brazilian agate, which is a natural quartz formation that develops within a host rock, the luminous bands of color display the many years of development. These brilliantly hued bottle stoppers look like jewels of the earth. They are vibrant, rich and polished, but still maintain some of their...
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Inspired by Pacific blues, island greens, swaying hula dancers and tropical drinks, these fabulous rocking glasses are sure to bring the cool spirit of the islands to your home year round. A set of four in the sophisticated colors of cobalt, aqua, emerald and lime, makes it easy for guests to remember which is theirs, while the gentle curve of the base causes the glass to do a little hula...
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For lovers of all things Japanese, you can't get much better than these sake sets decked out in humorous patterns of Lucky Kitty and different kinds of sushi, labeled in English and Japanese. Colorful, fun and wonderfully kitsch. Lucky Kitty legend: According to the 17th century legend, the Japanese kitty, or Maneki Neko belonged to the poverty-stricken priest of a rundown temple in Tokyo....
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For lovers of all things Japanese, you can't get much better than these sake sets decked out in humorous patterns of Lucky Kitty and different kinds of sushi, labeled in English and Japanese. Colorful, fun and wonderfully kitsch. Lucky Kitty legend: According to the 17th century legend, the Japanese kitty, or Maneki Neko belonged to the poverty-stricken priest of a rundown temple in Tokyo....
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Handmade in Colombia of recycled glass from old car windshields, these pilsner beer glasses are sure to add "dangerous curves" to any bar collection. Sturdy and strong, these heavy glasses have a slight green hue from the tint originally added to lessen the sun's glare. Beautiful and interesting, these glasses will please everyone from the environmentalist to the car enthusias...
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These bottle openers are ingeniously green. They're made from recycled parts of the millions of bicycles thrown away each year. Perfect for poppin' and good for the soul.
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Create your very own wine list with this handsome copper wine journal by artist Cam Wilson. Simply glue down the wine labels of bottles you enjoy and use the additional space to describe the flavors or where you had it. Handmade in San Francisco, this durable journal features a brushed copper cover, metal spiral and thick recycled paper. A wonderful gift for a wine lover and a great way...
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Skip the ice; Serve your drinks on the rocks. These innovative soapstone cubes were designed by Andrew Hellman, a big fan of single malt scotch, who wanted to chill his spirits without diluting them. After much research, he came up with the idea of using natural soapstone to chill drinks due to its softness (won't scratch the glass) and its unique ability to retain temperature for extended...
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Leaving their school days behind, these chalkboards from Franklin Elementary School in Quincy, Illinois are now stylish and sturdy coasters. Features reclaimed wine cork feet to keep them from slipping and scratching the table. Includes a piece of chalk. Handmade in Wisconsin.
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It's always a good thing to introduce new cultures and experiences into your life, especially when those experiences involve drinking. With this black and white sake set, you can add serene and balanced Japanese style, as well as their most popular alcoholic beverage to your home. Sake is brewed from rice and seems most authentic when served with this ceramic pitcher and set of four cups....
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Shaped and formed to emulate the traditional handmade style of sake sets, these ceramic sake cups and bottle feature the Japanese poem "Iroha", commonly translated as "ABCs" and famous because it is a perfect pangram, containing each character of the Japanese syllabary exactly once. Beautifully made and painted, these slightly imperfect pieces feature...
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This gorgeously simple wine carafe lets your vintages speak for themselves. The clear glass carafe has an organic teardrop shape that provides just enough surface area for your wines to aerate. The glass structure is topped by an elegantly sparse oak sphere that protects the liquid inside from oxygen while offsetting the sleek glass carafe with rustic warmth. Made in China.Unfortunately,...
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Serve your drinks on actual rocks with these beautiful granite drink chillers. Hand crafted from stones collected from New England beaches, these granite discs are ideal for chilling fine spirits, such as whiskey or scotch, because they won't dilute or close down the complex flavors like a handful of ice does. Simply chill the stones. Add one or two to your next drink, let stand for five...
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Handmade in Colombia of recycled glass from old car windows, these substantial stemless wine glasses will add an interesting twist to any glass of wine. Sturdy and strong, the thick glass has a slight green hue from the tint originally added to lessen the sun's glare. Beautiful and interesting, these stemless wine glasses are an uncommon take on a stylish design. Each is one of a kind and...
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Toast cool design with this sturdy and stunning white wine decanter featuring an open ice chamber that keeps wine cold without diluting it. Handmade in Colombia from recycled windows and windshields, each decanter has a slight green hue from the tint originally added to lessen the sun's glare.
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Organic and unexpected, these contemporary glasses are made entirely from recycled glass and sea stones hand gathered in New England. Smooth, heavy and naturally comfortable in the hand, each unique stone will also help guests remember which glass is theirs. For every stone harvested, a rough quarry stone is "planted" in its place. Handmade in New Hampshire. Each is one...
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Designer Nina Jobs makes practicality sexy with this gorgeous hand-blown glass carafe. The curvaceous container has a figure worth admiring, whether it's pouring water or wine or sitting demurely on the shelf. The Barbara shows off her colorful side with a translucent purple ball which can serve as a stopper or be nestled in the carafe's base for a decorative touch. Made in China.
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Preserve your fine wine with something equally exquisite: this hand-blown glass wine stopper handmade in Rhode Island by artist Jill Henrietta Davis. Made up of vibrant splashes of colored glass that meld together at the base, this stopper is a gorgeous way to store your wine. A black silicone gasket with graduated rings allow the stopper to fit a range of bottles.
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Can a drop of paint be sexy? We sure think so. Sophisticated and seductive, a single splash of color slowly drips down the slender silhouette of a martini glass and caresses it in subtle color. Sold as a set of four: blue, black, green, and red. Made in China.
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Keep martinis festive and frosty with brilliantly flurried glasses handmade of recycled glass by Mexican artisans. Bold and refreshingly sturdy, this statement stemware is an experience in itself. Pair with a smart cocktail for an instant spectrum of artful ambiance--and a happy hour of the most colorful kind. Set of six different colored martini glasses: turquoise, poppy, moss, cerulean,...
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When wining and dining, you're clearly out to impress, so why not cap it all off with a Date With Wine Bottle Stopper? Unique, sophisticated and, above all, useful, it's sure to stop even the most jaded wine connoisseur in their tracks. Although the sleek silicon and stainless steel stopper doesn't help preserve the wine any more than a regular cork, it does let you know when the bottle...
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