Tactile ceramic wineware is a beautiful, grounding addition to any wine lover’s collection. It adds a touch of design-led elegance to your table—making it perfect for long table lunches, picnics, or quiet evenings in.
Because our vessels are high-fired and completely unglazed, they ask for a simple, natural care ritual to ensure you enjoy pure, fresh pours for years to come. Here is how to keep your stoneware in pristine condition:
- Hand Wash Only: Always wash your ceramic wineware by hand. Never place your vessels in a dishwasher, as harsh dishwashing cycles and high heat can cause thermal shock or micro-fractures in the ceramic.
- Strictly Zero Dish Soap or Detergents: When rinsing your stoneware, use hot or boiling water only. Avoid dishwashing liquids, soaps, detergents, or bleach. Because the interior clay surface is unglazed and micro-textured, it can absorb synthetic fragrances and soap scents, altering the flavor of your next bottle of wine. A thorough hot water rinse is all that is needed to keep the surface naturally clean.
- Rinse Promptly: To keep your raw clay surface looking pristine, give your vessel a quick hot-water rinse immediately after your meal. Avoid leaving wine sitting in unglazed stoneware overnight, as deep pigment from full-bodied reds can settle into the natural ceramic grain.
- Air Dry Completely: After rinsing, dry the exterior with a soft cloth or tea towel, then leave your vessel to air-dry completely upside down in an open, well-ventilated space before storing it away. Ensuring the vessel is 100% dry prevents any trapped moisture in dark cupboards.
- Store in an Open Space: Store your stoneware in a cool, dry spot with adequate airflow. Avoid stacking vessels directly on top of each other without padding to protect the raw outer finish from surface scratches.
By following this simple care ritual, your handcrafted stoneware will remain a beautiful staple on your table for countless slow pours to come.