Those of us long-haired, serious wine tasters know the perils of swishing, chewing and leaning in for the spit, only to find our tresses caught in the way. This pin keeps things neat. Such an elegant solution, one might contemplate keeping it in the briefcase or bag.

U-shaped, 4”, gold-plated hair pin made in Japan. Gently used and well-loved; areas where the gold has rubbed off, revealing the silver metal below, only add to the charm.

Also handy when visiting a climate (such as that of the Napa Valley) where the diurnal temperature shift is broad. I pity the tourist wearing a black cashmere turtleneck and sweating in the Gott’s lunch line. They dressed when it was 40 degrees F, and now it’s 80. Twisting the hair up helps, as does wearing layers.

Welcome to the KNA Krush Pad, a carefully curated space featuring “crushable” objects of beauty and utility meant to evoke the Wine Country lifestyle. Many are one-of-a-kind finds from our adventures. No returns or exchanges, so please choose carefully. Price includes shipping. Email Jennifer with questions: Jennifer@knawines.com.