Gold Cat Wine Charms

Gold Cat Wine Charms are glass markers from Esplanda, finished in gold with a cat motif. They are an accessory, not a wine, and their job is to stop glasses getting mixed up. Wine charms of this kind usually attach to the stem or base of a stemmed glass. Give each guest a different charm and everyone can tell whose pour is whose, even when glasses are set down and picked up again around a table or kitchen counter. The cat design suits a household with cats, a cat lover's gift, or a table where the charms double as small decorations. Gold tends to read well against both red and white wine in clear glass. It also sits comfortably next to brass or gold-toned flatware and candleholders. Check the product photos for the exact shape, size and attachment style before buying, since those details vary between charm designs. Charms are normally sized for stemmed wine glasses. They are less suited to stemless tumblers, which have no stem to hold them. For use, slip one on each glass before pouring. Wash by hand and dry promptly, as most metal-finish accessories last longer that way. Keep them off the rim and out of the bowl of the glass so the wine reaches your nose and lips without interference. Because they are small and light, a set of charms also works as a stocking filler, a host gift or an add-on to a bottle. They are not tied to any one wine or style. They suit a Pinot Noir poured for a dinner party or a chilled white for a few friends equally well.