Lenox Tuscany Classics Balloon Wine, Set of 4

by Lenox

Product Features

• 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 Details

• Product Dimensions: 16.2 x 12.2 x 9.7 inches ; 3.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00006J00V
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6099816
• Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,711 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

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

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb quality that surpasses Spiegelau and Reidel, February 8, 2006

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J. Chu "jason" (san francisco, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lenox Tuscany Classics Balloon Wine, Set of 4 (Kitchen)

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....

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So happy they're mine., September 11, 2008

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L. Harlow - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Lenox Tuscany Classics Balloon Wine, Set of 4 (Kitchen)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars 2 Thick Seams along the Stem, May 31, 2007

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tshndle - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lenox Tuscany Classics Balloon Wine, Set of 4 (Kitchen)

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.