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Pay 6 Get 8 Riedel Vinum Cabernet / Bordeaux -Set of 8
Pay 6 Get 8 Riedel Vinum Cabernet / Bordeaux -Set of 8
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- Amazon Sales Rank: #7621 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Brand: Riedel
- Dimensions: 12.00" h x 18.00" w x 18.00" l, 6.00 pounds
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Riedel's best deal ever. Pay for 6 but get 8. Riedel Vinum Wine Glasses make every drop of wine taste its best. Riedel revolutionized glassware by customizing the shape of wine glasses to a particular type of wine. Each wine glass is fine-tuned to direct the flow of the wine onto parts of the palate that will best express the flavors and aromas of a specific wine varietal. The fine crystal offers superb clarity so you can experience the wine's color and texture. Moreover all machine made Vinum stems are completely dishwasher safe. Made of over 24% leaded crystal. The Riedel Vinum Cabernet / Merlot / Bordeaux wine glass is ideal for full-bodied complex red wines that are high in alcohol and tannins. The generous size allows the wine to aerate in the glass and the bouquet to develop fully. The shape of the rim directs the flow of the wine to the front palate to enhance sweetness thus accentuating the fruit while softening bitter tannins. Recommended for: Bordeaux (red) Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese Cabernet Franc. Size: 8-7/8'H 21-1/2 oz. Riedel Model # 6416/0
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
Best overall red wine glasses at a reasonable price
By Grenik
The Riedel Vinum is my go to red wine glass for tasting. I taste a couple hundred wines a year and this is my most trusted glass. I like the Riedel Vinum Extreme Cabernet/Merlot Glasses, Set of 2 a little better for looks and with some wines that I really want to concentrate the aroma of, but this Vinum wine glass is my overall favorite.I posted a picture showing the various glasses that I have been using for side-to-side taste tests with. The choice of glass does matter, so it is important to match the wine to the glass. In general, match the type of glass with the varietal of wine being tasted. However, even with glasses that are for the same type, there are differences between manufacturers.The Vinum glass makes all my reds taste good. There are more specialized glasses that make certain wines taste better out of certain glasses. Some of the larger glasses shown in the pictures are better for the large and robust red wines. However, an older wine with more subtle flavors and balance actually tastes better from the smaller glass (this reviewed Vinum).The largish bowl helps the aroma develop. They are really good to swirl the wine with and release the flavors to your nose (you really taste with your nose). The rim is nice and thin which is great. The balance in your hand is nice; it is not too light to feel like it will break in your hand, but also not heavy so it distracts from the wine. A good glass almost disappears in your mind when you are drinking. You notice it when the wine is poured. You notice the feel in your hand and the feel against your lips. Then the glass should just get out of the way.They are somewhat fragile and it is tempting to try the Spiegelau Vino Vino Bordeaux Glass, Set of 4 which is almost identical in shape and size. It is a good glass as well and worth considering, especially if price is an issue. I have tasted many wines side by side from the two glasses and think it is a good product. However, a couple things to note...The Spiegelau has a smaller foot or base than the Riedel Vinum. This makes it more likely to tip over and break while spilling your wine all over the place. Not something that would keep me from purchasing them, but it is something to be careful of when you are using them. You also get a little less crystal so that can be one of the reasons the price is lower.Also, the rim of the Vinum is thinner and more delicate than the Spiegelau Vino Vino. This changes how the wine enters your mouth and releases the flavors. It also impacts how the glass feels on your lips. A small amount can be a noticable difference. The Spiegelau is not a thick rim, but it is thicker. This extra thickness however makes the glass a little more robust.My recommendations is to purchase the Riedel Vinum glass if you are looking for glasses for yourself or small groups to enjoy your wine. Be careful when washing them (see below) and understand that they will occasionally be broken. There is a two glass set (Riedel Vinum Bordeaux, Set of 2) that lowers the overall price if you only want a couple for your personal use. If you are looking for a set of glasses to use for larger parties and want a good quality set then I would suggest the Spiegelau. I would not recommend going with the lower priced Riedel sets.Washing:My advice for washing all your nice wine glasses is to hand wash the next day. DO NOT wash glasses after you have been drinking. Think about it...you have poorer coordination and you are going to wash your nice wine glasses. Rinse them out and then leave them on the counter.Secondly, get use to water spots. Unless I am having a fine meal with guests, I wash my glasses by hand with very hot water and then dry them with a hand towel. I generally do not use soap and when I do it is just a little bit on my fingers and I use it on the rim only. No dishwasher.NEVER hold the foot of the stem and twist the glass. You will snap the stem off. Also, do not force your hand or a towel into the bowl to dry it. You are just going to break the bowl. Take the end of the towel and put it into the bowl and twirl the towel around. Do not force the towel in so it is tight. Just have it in there rather loose. You will get most of the water off the sides, but not all of it. When it dries, you will have some spots. If you are going to drink out of it next, do you really care? I would rather have a few spots on my intact wine glasses than have broken glasses. The spots disappear when you put your wine in the glass and swirl it.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
A Very Nice glass
By Alan Goldfeder
Attractive. Big. I wish that the stem was a bit sturdier. Good for everyday reds.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Another Broken Glass
By Augustus McRae
Like the other reviews, I received one broken glass. The reidel box itself was well packed but was in a much larger box that did not have enough packaging around it. It was in one corner of the bigger box with no padding underneath or on the side. Wasn't worth the hassle of returning for one glass but you would think they would get it right after all the other complaints.
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