# Contoured Wine Chalices The Wine Glass Mask Accentuates the Aromas of Wine By Joey Haar | Published 2017-02-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-glass-mask References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1932292537/wine-glass-mask-0/description) Anyone with even a cursory familiarity with wine will know that the drink's aroma is just as important as its taste, so the Wine Glass Mask is a new vessel designed to put those two senses on a level playing field. The glass, which is currently on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novaz-crystal-glass), features a contoured rim that lets it fit directly over drinkers' noses, giving them a healthy bouquet along with their draught. Beyond the curvature of the mouth, the Wine Glass Mask requires unique features in order to properly function. Since the glass fits more or less flush over drinkers' faces, it needed to be designed with air intake valves so that the wine can actually flow out of the glass. The front of the Wine Glass Mask has two venturi nozzles that allow oxygen and nitrogen to enter the mixing chamber, creating both a richer aroma and an efficient system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contoured Wine Chalices Enhance Aromas:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Design and create wine glasses with contoured rims to accentuate the aromas of wine. - **Wine Glass Masks for Aroma Immersion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop wine glasses that fit over drinkers' noses to enhance the experience by capturing and intensifying the aromas. - **Air Intake Technology for Enhanced Wine Tasting:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Invent wine glass designs with air intake valves and venturi nozzles to improve the flow of wine and enhance the bouquet experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Wine Glass Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Explore new designs and functionalities to create unique and enhanced wine glasses. - **Wine Tasting Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Develop innovative tasting experiences by incorporating contoured wine glasses and aroma-enhancing masks. - **Kickstarter Industry:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation: Support and fund entrepreneurial ventures related to the design and production of contoured wine chalices and wine glass masks through Kickstarter campaigns. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Libation-Cooling Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diamas.md) - [Wine-Preserving Wands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ullo-uno-wine-purifying-wands.md) - [Perfect-Pour Beer Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfect-3way-glass.md) - [Floral-Themed Wine Tastings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-bouquet-tasting-experience.md) - [Premium Crystal Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sommelier-pro-collection.md) - [Smell-Oriented Virtual Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/city-university-of-hong-kong.md) - [Five-Sided Unique Whiskey Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-whiskey-glass.md) - [Whiskey-Inspired Cocktail Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awaz-glasses.md) - [Air-Controlling VR Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airres-mask.md)