Stölzle Lausitz STYLE - Fall 2022

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A P P R O A C H A B I L I T Y : I T S W H A T W E A R E A L L A B O U T

V I R G I N I A W I N E S : W O R T H T H E T R I P

Welcome to our debut issue of Stölzle Lausitz STYLE magazine!

In STYLE, we are happy to bring to you insights not only into our company and our products, but also our take on trends in both beverages and in entertaining. With content both original and curated, we hope to share with you our thoughts on how you can elevate the overall beverage experience for both you and your guests. And, with each issue we will also bring you interviews with thought leaders in both the entertaining and beverage worlds.

Since we have developed STYLE for you - our most loyal fans - we want to also offer you special discounts on our best selling and most popular products. So be sure to look for the special product promotional codes throughout each edition of STYLE.

Finally, we have also added a feature titled “Show Us Your Stölzle” where you can send us photos of how you enjoy YOUR Stölzle products. After all, our goal is always – More Smiles on More Faces. Be sure to include a few details and we will try to publish as many as possible, either here in STYLE or on one of our social media platforms.

Again, we want to welcome you to the debut issue of Stölzle Lausitz STYLE. We hope you will enjoy and, perhaps, even share, this and future issues. And, of course, if you have questions or comments, please send them along.

Cheers,

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Carrie Puchkoff: 5 Quick Questions

Carrie Puchkoff is a Director of Operations at The Sommelier Society of America based in New York City, New York. The Sommelier Society of America (SSA) is the first professional wine organization in the US. SSA has continuously offered top-notch wine education courses, wine tasting events, and alumni networking for over sixty years in New York City.

Unlike other certification programs, the SSA course is designed for serious wine professionals who want to study the trade in one of the most thrilling and eclectic wine markets in the world.

For us at Stölzle partnering with The Sommelier Society of America was an easy decision and a partnership that we are very proud of.

Here are 5 Quick Questions we posed to Carrie about her organization and our relationship:

1. Can you give us a brief background on the Sommelier Society of America? When did it start and why? What are its goals? What type of people make up your students – are they industry professionals or simply people interested in wine?

The Sommelier Society of America was founded in 1954 in New York City by a group of sommeliers that wanted to socialize within their cadre; they also wanted to be recognized as uniquely accomplished wine professionals. By creating this professional organization for sharing and exchanging wine knowledge, they also increased the value of their position, their wages and tips. As the Society’s membership grew, they formalized wine education into courses for sommeliers to advance their careers, passionate consumers began taking the courses. Today, mostly industry professionals take our Course, but every session we always have students who are looking for a career change or have a love of wine and want to learn more and be around those who share their passion.

2. What kinds of subjects will students from your program become familiar with?

We cover every wine production region on the planet, with lectures, presentations and benchmark wine selections – all instructed by working sommeliers and wine professionals – nothing is left out of our 21 week Course!

Such knowledgeable teachers! The right amount of tough and challenging fun!” ~ Suzanne Grinberg

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The emphasis and explanation of deductive tasting will be something that I take with me a long time from this class. Bravo!”

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This is like a miracle. When I started, I knew nothing about wine except 4 words; red, white, rose and champagne. Now I gained extensive knowledge as well as self-confidence. I am very grateful to you and Rudi for supporting me throughout the course.”

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I think of all the different schools and degrees that I’ve done in my life and this is the only one that I use all the time, it was well worth the money.” ~ Robin Pohlman, Founder, Wine Workshop, Austria

The Sommelier Certificate is one of the best things I’ve ever done.” ~ Lloyd Leon, Wine Program Manager, Marcello's Ristorante

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We had just begun the spring 2020 session when everything shut down; we asked our students if they would like to continue in a virtual classroom, and they did, so we set that up immediately. Fortunately our schedule coincided with phase three of the reopening and we were able to hold in person tasting classes with safety protocols strictly in place. We also worked with our partners to provide a virtual wine tasting. Everyone came together to continue to provide the highest level of wine education. Currently, we are in our sixth session offering a live virtual option to join our inperson classroom experience. This provides more students more flexibility when they cannot attend in person.

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Introducing Stolzle glassware to our students has been an enormously beneficial part of wine education. Right from the first day of class we have all Stolzle glassware samples and decanters displayed. It’s inspiring.

Then to taste wines throughout the session further established the significance of glassware and how it enhances the tasting experience.

5. How can people find out more about the Sommelier Society of America?

We are in session virtually all year long, so we are always available to answer any questions about our Course. A number of exciting projects are underway, expanding our course offerings at a variety of levels, and plans for opening a wine bar. Stay tuned!

Visit our website or our posts on social media: www.sommeliersocietyofamerica.org

@sommsociety on Instagram

Facebook: The Sommelier Society of America email: info@sommeliersocietyofamerica.org

What impact has working with Stolzle had on the overall experience of your students?

During the pandemic, have you had to adjust your learning or make changes to your curriculum?

Approachability: In The Wines You Drink and The Glasses You Drink Them From

Approachability. It’s an attribute that carries different meaning to each of us. But one thing is for sure, when you feel something is “approachable” it means it feels good when you experience it, fits your budget and, generally, works for you personally.

That’s why when we run across an article like “Top 16 California Cabernets for Every Budget” published by Wine Enthusiast ( a favorite read of ours, probably you, as well) we’re all in. We always love finding a great California Cab under $20 (who doesn’t?) but sometimes we like to splurge and treat ourselves with that $100+ rich, full-bodied and intense Cabernet Sauvignon that we’ve long been dreaming of.

Approachability is also something that we consider when we are developing our wine glass collections.

Design. Performance. Durability. And, of course, cost. These are all ingredients that help us define our approachability in how we help those who enjoy using Stölzle wine glasses to bring out the very best in the wines that they enjoy.

Whether you spend $20 – or $200 – on a wine you should above all, enjoy it. We understand our wine glass is a supporting character in your overall wine experience. Your wine is the real star.

No pretention, simply enjoying.

And that’s why a wine glass collection like our Grand Epicurean is so popular, both with consumers and in the hospitality industry. It checks all the right boxes and is definitely approachable.

Utilizing our famous pulled-stem technology, Grand Epicurean’s overall design is classic is unpretentious in its look and feel, all while being durable enough for professional use. But, what we like best is that Grand Epicurean helps make your $20 bargain wine taste its very best. So even when that snooty friend who claims to be a wine “expert” shows up, you can feel comfortable the she will be impressed.

Looks great. Feels great in the hand and on the lips. Helps deliver the best flavor profile possible, whether your wine is a moderately-priced hostess gift or an over-the-top collectible. That’s our Grand Epicurean.

To learn more about our Grand Epicurean collection of wine glasses, go here: Stölzle Grand Epicurean Collection

So, enjoy your wine. Without the worry. Approachability.

Stölzle. More smiles on more faces. #BornInFIre #StoelzleForLife

Oh, and by the way... next time you're in a famous bourbon tasting room in Loretto, you might just see a familiar whiskey nosing glass. Just saying.

More smiles on more faces. Show Us Your Stölzle.

Tim Shumway, Racine, WI:

“I really do love your glassware. I get compliments every time someone stops over for a beer.”

Show us your smile when enjoying your favorite beverages with your Stölzle glassware. If you can provide a few details, we will try to include them as well Be sure to include your name, email and address. Send us your submissions and we will run the best ones here, or you might see it online.

Email them to: showusyourstolzle@gmail com or, send them to: Stölzle Lausitz Inc./Show US Your Stölzle Box 6 4401 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224

Stölzle Lausitz's Newest STAR Shines Bright

Since its launch in April of 2020, STARlight has been one of Stölzle Lausitz's favorites among wine lovers everywhere.

STARlight

We love a great story – especially when it includes us and one of our hottest new productsour STARlight collection of wine glasses! In their latest issue, Tableware International magazine published a great profile and interview with our

“Stölzle Lausitz wanted to take a further step into a new dimension of producing pulled stems. The aim was machine-made glass that comes very close to mouthblown glass,” says our Export Manager, Jan Zschiesche , talking about the STARlight collection – a series notable for its remarkable thinness, despite being machine-made.

“The stem has a diameter that is about ten percent smaller than that of conventional machine-made glasses,” Jan reveals. “And the goblet also has a noticeably thinner wall thickness compared to other glasses from machine production. In this way the STARlight series combines lightness with extraordinary elegance. They are perfect for highend gastronomy, 5-star hotels and, of course, luxury wines.”

Stölzle’s designers worked to create STARlight with a seamless and ultrasmooth transition between stem and a perfectly proportioned matching bowl area in each of items in the collection. The use lead-free crystal glass adds a high degree of functionality and clarity, all resulting in strong performance, a beautiful appearance and an overall premier wine experience.

STARlight Collection

Export Manager Jan Zschiesche.

When it comes to production, the goblets in the STARlight collection have been crafted using the pulling process -the stem is pulled out of the glass gob at the end of the goblet. This crafting helps produce STARlight through a process that is quite similar to the handmade technique of mouth-blown glassware.

The STARlight Collection includes a classic Pinot/Burgundy glass, a Cabernet/Bordeaux glass, a All-Purpose Red Wine glass, an All-Purpose White wine glass and a Champagne flute, all of course, very dishwasher friendly.

Our new STARlight collection touches all the right bases of performance, approachability, design and, of course, functionality. Simply put – all this adds up to more wine enjoyment!

While we are already very proud of our newest star – the STARlight Collection – we also know we have only just begun with this new and exciting series.

For those who love wine like we do, our new STARlight Collection is a perfect option to help you and your closest friends enjoy all your favorite wines.

Virginia Wines: Worth The Trip

Here at Stölzle, we love great regional wines. The great news, especially for eastern U.S. wine lovers, is that some of America’s best regional wineries are located close by in Virginia.

With top-tier winery brands that run from Barboursville and King Family to Stinson and Veritas you can explore and enjoy some of this country’s best, according to a recent article in Tasting Table And, in addition to many delicious-tasting wines, you can also find great values among the varietals that span from albarino and viognier to cabernet franc and meritage.

There’s even a great sparkler from the estate of a certain President (not named Jefferson). According to the Tasting Table article “…a winery that Gayot reports has produced some of the highest-rating sparkling wines in the game.”

To discover the beauty of wines from Virginia is also a reminder to discover the difference a great wine glass can make to your wine-drinking experience. At Stölzle, we offer a wide variety of wine glass collections suitable to tastes – and budgets – of all types. One of our favorites and most versatile is our EXPERIENCE Collection. Created in cooperation with sommeliers, EXPERIENCE was originally designed to enhance the enjoyment of different Rieslings, the range has now been expanded to bring that same distinctiveness to both whites and reds of all types. Our EXPERIENCE is a perfect wine glass collection to bring out all the nuances of whichever varietal happens to be your favorite.

So, when looking for a great new wine region to try, find out more about why Forbes magazine called Virginia "one of the world's best wine regions to visit".

And when you’re planning to upgrade your wine drinking experience, you may also want to consider the EXPERIENCE Collection from Stölzle Lausitz.

To read more on Virgina wines: https://www.tastingtable.com/1001195/virginia-wines-every-enthusiast-should-try/? utm_campaign=clip

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The agave-based spirits category, led by tequila, saw increased sales +18% in '21 and are expected to continue that torrid growth thru 2026! So, isn't it time to freshen up your tequila presentations?

Check out our special deal on our 5 oz. Experience Tequila Tumbler - use promo code: TequilaTumbler2for1

Go to: https://stolzleglassware.myshopify.com/products /experience-whiskey-tequila-glass5-5-oz-set-of-4

Chilling with Your Favorite Reds

Recently we came across an article that speaks about chilling your red wines and the best way to drink them after they have been chilled. Being of an approachable mindset, that article resonated with us because, after all, at Stölzle Lausitz, maximizing the enjoyment of our wine is always our top priority.

Maximizing the enjoyment when drinking chilled reds may have a lot to do the timing of when we drink our red wines after they have been chilled, according to the folks at tastingtable.com But no matter if your timing is good or not, one thing is for certain when it comes to maximizing your wine tasting enjoyment – glassware matters.

And, at Stölzle Lausitz, we have always got just the right glass for you.

Whether you favor a larger capacity red wine glass or a smaller-sized white wine glass, or perhaps even a single, all-purpose glass, we’ve always got just the right glass for the occasion.

So when it comes to enjoying your reds – whether they be chilled, slightly cooled or even at room temperature – we have the perfect glass for you.

More smiles on more faces.

#BornInFire #StoelzleForLife

For more on the best way to drink chilled wines, please visit: https://www.tastingtable.com/963941/the-best-way-to-drink-chilled-red-wine/

Experience Collection

When It Comes to Beer:

Quality Matters

Quality matters when it comes to beer. So, when we saw an online article on the “Eat This, Not That” website titled “10 Beers That Use the Highest Quality Ingredients” we were interested. Some great beers are listed. Some we have tried and others were new to us. But the article reminded us that quality in the beer glass you use matters also. That’s why we use the very best ingredients to manufacture our beer glasses. And, we know that great beers deserve a great glass to help bring out the best flavor profiles of all those top-quality ingredients.

There are lots of great beers of all types these days and our Berlin Beer Glass is the perfect all-rounder to elevate the flavor profile and overall beer drinking experience of your favorite ale or lager. A refreshing cold beer always looks more appealing when poured into the perfectly-shaped glass; but, did you know a crystal beer glass will enhance the flavor of your beer? The crystal walls of the glass allow the beer’s temperature to maintain all its flavor when poured. No matter what type of beer you’re serving, our Berlin Beer Glass is sure to bring out its very best.

To find out more about our Berlin Beer Glass, visit: https://stolzle-glassware.myshopify.com/products/berlinbeer-glass-17-oz

L'Amour

There’s little doubt that today’s world needs a lot more love these days. Our L’Amour Flutes are a great way to show that someone special just how much you care.

Whether it’s Valentines Day, an engagement, a wedding, an anniversary of a relationship or a celebration of the New Year – these beautiful and precious crystal glasses are always a good choice. Sold in Red or Satin hearts and in gift-boxed sets of 2, our 9.5" tall L’Amour will certainly make any occasion a very special occasion.

For more information on L’Amour, visit: Satin: https://stolzle-glassware.myshopify.com/products/lamour-satin-flute-champagne-glass-2-pack Red: https://stolzle-glassware.myshopify.com/products/lamour-red-flute-champagne-glass-2-pack

Did you know?

Our factory in Weiswasser, Germany makes more than 40 million pieces of glass every year!

The Lausitz region where we are located has a long and rich history of glassmaking, going back 150 years and more.

No wonder we have so many talented artisans creating such great high-performance crystal glassware!

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