The pitcher is a beautiful and elegant design. However, it's fairly fragile, so be sure to handle it with care. A slight bump on the kitchen counter at the wrong angle can cause the base to crack. It's important to remember that it needs to be handled gently.

Lovely thin glass, not sure how durable it will be with granite counter tops.

good results. When you're pouring wine from a full pitcher, make sure you keep the lid down. The hat fell on me and splashed everything. But we now know that we have to stay ahead.