14/10/2026
Wow, what an experience to try firsthand the new collection of Zwiesel Fortessa for no and low alcohol beverages. How nice to see their tableware collections, directly in action at Anima Unchained, the experimental popup series of Restaurant AURA** by Alexander Herrmann & Tobias Bätz restaurant in the south of Germany. And oh my God, how beautiful and well designed is the new Glashütte Valentin Eisch
I was so happy to be part of an event that bridged fully everything my heart beats for: glassware design, tablescape, w**e tasting, and fine dining.
To start with, it was really cool to experience the Debut glassware line, made for no and low beverages, and taste from each glass different drinks that are either developed by the Aura team or by amazing producers based in either Germany or Austria, fermenting tea leaves, verbena, quince, and also regular grapes such as Cabernet Sauvignon. I particularly loved the experience of the umami glass, where a super creamy tomato butter reduction was served, boosted by one or two drops of the homemade soya sauce Papa Mame
After the workshop, it was fantastic to see all the tableware accessories in action during the pop-up dinner at Anima Unchained (which deserves and will get a separate post). And wow, the discovery of the Eisch glass has completely blown my mind. Family secret, applying magic on the already amazing glass, and transforming it into a glass that opens and enhances the aromas in w**e, without pre decanting the w**e (tested by comparison last night, no blabla). I’m so happy that I now have this glass at home and I cannot wait to drink a beautiful Silvaner out of it.
Going down memory lane, it’s already half a year since Zwiesel Fortessa approached me to work together for my pop-up dining events, and I’m so happy we finally managed to meet and plan our beautiful dining future.
Thank you so much for having me there. I cannot be grateful enough to Zwiesel Fortessa, Die Schneiderei - Atelier für Texte und Konzepte and Restaurant AURA** by Alexander Herrmann & Tobias Bätz for putting this entire experience together. Stay tuned for what we sipped and snacked from all these beauties!