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Riedel Vinum Bordeaux/Cabernet Glasses, Set of 4 | 
| Brand: Riedel
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $118.00
Buy New: $89.95
as of 3/12/2010 15:04 CST details
You Save: $28.05 (24%)
New (4) from $89.95
Seller: Beverage Factory
Rating:  8 reviews
Sales Rank: 41450
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 3.8 x 3.8 x 8.9
Model: 4416/0
UPC: 632868441604
EAN: 0632868441604
ASIN: B00086HGJ4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Set of 4 Bordeaux/Cabernet glasses measuring 8-7/8 inches tall and holding 21-1/2 ounces each | | • | Machine-made from 24-percent lead crystal for superb brilliance and clarity | | • | Generous sizing enables the bouquet of red wines to flourish; tapered rims allow for swirling | | • | Dishwasher-safe; washing by hand recommended for optimal performance | | • | Graceful, symmetrical profiles with slender stems that keep body heat away from wine |
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Product Description
One of Riedel's most popular stems, these Vinum Bordeaux wine glasses are designed to enhance the flavors of full-bodied red wines with high levels of tannin, such as Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja and Tempranillo. Introduced in 1986, the Riedel Vinum line was the first machine-made series of glasses in history to be based exclusively on the characteristics of grape varietals. The Vinum series has had a strong and permanent impact on the wine glass culture around the globe. These glasses have proven to consumers and restauranteurs that the pleasure of consuming wines starts with the glass. Developed by 10th generation Georg Riedel on the principle that the contents commands the shape, Vinum is great for everyday use. These glasses are made with over 24% lead crystal.
Amazon.com Review
The Vinum collection from renowned Austrian glassmaker Riedel gives serious wine drinkers an extensive choice of moderately priced crystal, each glass designed especially to enhance a particular wine. The Bordeaux glass is generously sized to allow the bouquet of a red wine to flourish. Not just any red wine, but young, high-tannin reds, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. This set of four Vinum glasses will nicely augment an existing wine glass collection or start a budding oenophile on building one. Each beautifully balanced glass stands 8-7/8 inches tall and holds 21-1/2 ounces. Though comprised of more than 24-percent lead crystal, which lends superb brilliance and clarity, Vinum glasses are affordable because they are machine-made. In fact, Vinum is the first machine-made line dedicated to Riedel's philosophy of shaping and sizing a glass to suit the wine within. In addition to wine stems, the Vinum collection also includes cocktail and spirits glasses. While dishwasher-safe, Vinum crystal is best washed by hand to prevent detergent residue that can affect wine taste. --Ann Bieri
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 A Necessity! November 6, 2006
lovebooks (Midwest, USA)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
I thought these were an unnecessary extravagance when my husband first purchased them. Now, I refuse to use anything BUT these glasses when we drink wine. The price makes them perfect for everyday; the performance makes them a necessity for the true wine connoisseur.
You can't go wrong with these glasses. June 30, 2008
Sheri Goetsch (Napa, CA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Great for every day, don't keep these in the cabinet or china hutch. Life is too short to drink cheap wine or use cheap glasses and these are really affordable Riedel. Use a quality glass for your wine - you are worth it. The shape of these glasses will bring out all the nuances a Bordeaux, Cab or Meritage.
Wine Taste Better! February 15, 2007
Z (Sunny Hawaii)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Did the taste test with regular wine glasses and was amazed that I could easily tell the difference.
Fragile, but not a problem if you carefully hand wash.
Highly recommeded!
beautiful glassware February 23, 2008
J. J. Jacoby
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Riedel makes a beautiful wine glass and the Vinum Bordeaux/Cabernet doesn't disappoint. It is wonderful to hold and lovely to look at. Riedel makes glasses in different price ranges, which is nice for the consumer who doesn't want to spend a lot of money but appreciates good design.
Beautiful but fragile January 16, 2007
Peter (Davis, CA United States)
20 out of 20 found this review helpful
I have owned Riedel Vinum Bordeaux glasses for a decade and love them for their size, shape, clarity, and elegance. However, I have stopped purchasing them. Why? All one needs to do is look at them firmly and they break. My wife and I finally made a rule never to wash them after drinking any amount of wine. Then we escalated to not washing them if we were tired or distracted. Finally, we solved this ongoing problem by purchasing Spiegelau Vino Grande Red Wine Glasses recommended by a friend. At initial evaluation they look virtually identical to the Riedels, but on closer inspection are slightly thicker although an almost perfect match in shape. The feel is similarly elegant. The Reidels have been moved to the back of the cupboard. After breaking 3 or 4 Reidels per year, we have not broken a single similar Spiegelau in 2 years.
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