2017年12月2日 · It's large, shiny, and normally worn with a silver chain or a ribbon. What might seem to be a large medallion is actually called a " tastevine " which is pronounced "Taht-vanN." It's a French word for "taste wine." And, yes, it is (or was) used to taste wine. This shallow silver metal cup is faceted and convex.

What is a sommelier cup called? It’s called a tastevin (pronounced “taht-vahn”, and translating to “taste wine”), is a small, shallow wine tasting cup (usually silver), that was used by winemakers to evaluate the color and clarity of a wine.

2010年7月19日 · Wine Spectator's expert explains the use of and the history behind the tastevin, the silver cup that some sommeliers wear on a chain around their necks.

The tastevin is a cup made in silver and traditionally worn on a silver chain by many a restaurant’s sommelier, its wine steward. A tastevin may look like a silver ashtray, but its design was created to reflect light when looking at wine in dark caves lit only by candles.

2022年7月22日 · A Tastevin Cup is a small, shallow silver or pewter cup with a shiny surface. It is traditionally used by wine professionals, like sommeliers, to taste and evaluate wine. Tasters can look at the color and clarity of the wine through the cup's shiny surface, and the shape and size of the cup make it easy to swirl the wne to release its scent.

This beautiful and functional Sommeliers tasting cup or tastevin is delicatly hand crafted in plated Sterling Silver. It comes with a very heavy Silver Plated neck chain. It is the perfect gift or the finishing touch for a professional Sommelier.

2008年5月28日 · This shallow silver metal cup is faceted and convex so that when you're in a candle-lit cellar, you can judge the color and clarity of a wine more easily than by holding up a glass. Of course, with the advent of electricity, tastevins have become less necessary and more a badge of traditional sommelier bling.

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This antique wine taster cup with chain, believed to have been made in Japan, is a must-have for any sommelier or wine enthusiast. The intricate grapevine pattern and mid-century modern style make it a unique addition to your collection.