If you are looking for something with a more traditional feel to add to you dinnerware collection then you might want to look in to getting hold of some wooden wine goblets. The great thing about these wooden goblets is that they look great with a country, farmhouse feel to your place settings and have the gorgeous warmth of wood to serve your wine.
Features of a Wood Goblet
The best wooden goblets to go for are handmade ones. These are hand turned on a lathe, which means that each one will be unique. Although you will obviously opt for ones in the same style, the hand made quality will lead to small individual imperfections that add to the charm of these pieces. Also, they will vary very slightly in the amount of wine that they hold but usually you will get a goblet that will hold around 4-6 ounzes of liquid.
The hand turning on a lathe technique means that a single piece of wood will be used. This means that the good quality ones will therefore have no joins or glue used which will make the goblet more durable and less likely to leak. Hardwoods are used to make wooden wine goblets which means that they will be hard-wearing and last a long time.
If constructed correctly the wood will then be sealed using a special preservative sealant and then coated in a special food safe layer that will not only protect the wood but also stop any of the natural oils in the wood seeping in to that fine wine that you are drinking!
Caring for Wooden Wine Goblets
As with any item made from wood you should never put it in the dishwasher as the temperatures and harsh dishwasher detergent will soon remove the protective surface layer from the wood and also caused the wood to swell and then dry too quickly and crack. The best way to care for your goblets is to remove any dried residue with a damp clothe and then clean in warm but not hot water with a small amount of washing up liquid. Dry surface water with a soft cloth and leave to dry thoroughly for a few hours. Store you goblets out of direct sunlight, which could bleach any coloring using in the wood and use more for special occasions rather than every day wear.
Wooden wine goblets are a nice addition to any home-ware collection and if you go for well made, good quality goblets and treat them well they will last you for many years to come.
