 "Same as cab/merlot" | 2008-01-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3PBRKJJFBPZWH |
I was deciding on which ones to get, the cab or syrah ones, and decided on these (the syrah/shiraz), so happens they shipped the Cab ones anyways. Seems they mixed them up or Amazon just considers them interchangeable.
The Syrah ones are technically narrower and taller as per the insert. |
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 "Riedel Wine Tumblers" | 2008-01-02 |
| - Reviewed By User: A2GVFUDJOGPDZ2 |
| The glasses are wonderful. The balance of the weight and the finess of the glass are exceptional. |
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| "Simple and beautiful" | 2006-12-25 |
| - Reviewed By dziggy |
I love these glasses.
I think the traditional stemmed wine glass is fine, but I find this far more practical, while being elegant at the same time.
I have the set for Sauvignon Blanc as well, which are very nice.
I'll be buying more. |
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| "Riedel" | 2006-07-03 |
| - Reviewed By bjddjd |
| These glasses make a world of difference in the taste of your wine. Compared to retail department stores, Amazon offers a very nice price for them. |
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 "Good but not perfect" | 2005-07-06 |
| - Reviewed By jeffragolfer |
| Let me first say that Riedel's do enhance the taste of any wine and the idea behind the tumblers is good. Unfortunately they do smudge easily and have to be cleaned with soft water or they become cloudy. The manufacturer suggests washing them with only water, i.e. no soap, but this doesn't work for me. |
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| "Fun glasses" | 2005-05-13 |
| - Reviewed By dmccarthy44 |
I love Riedel glasses and these are no exception. These are great for casual wine drinking ~week day dinners or just a couple of friends drinking and chatting.
Sure they don't have a stem, but I rarely hold the glass in my hand the entire time I have a glass of wine so the wine doesn't heat up anyway. Elegant but durable, they fit in the dishwasher. And they are spill proof.
If I set a fancy table, I still turn to my beautiful stemmed wine glasses.
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| "They are OK..." | 2005-04-03 |
| - Reviewed By tvaruzek |
To the "kitchen and wine enthusiast" who thinks Riedel "all but revolutionized" wine drinking: The claims by Riedel about "directing the wine" to special "taste areas" on your tongue have been disproved as pure baloney. These are definitely nice glasses, but there are drawbacks:
1. Greasy fingerprints on the bowl just don't look that great. Better not eat finger food while you drink from these. Forget about salted almonds.
2. Yes, you do warm up the wine if you hold the glass.
3. They take up a fair amount of space on the table.
4. If you really need them as a "conversation piece", then your parties must be really, really dull.
That said, they are quite nice. But let's not make like this is the second coming of Christ. |
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| "Exceeds Expectations" | 2004-09-13 |
| - Reviewed By elihu25 |
These are essentially the bowls from the professional quality Riedel Vinum glasses produced without stems. By doing without stems you get a glass that neatly fits in the dishwasher, and save about $10 per glass compared to the stemmed Riedel. I have been using these for several months and they are fabulous. Since they are genuine lead crystal as opposed to "glass", they develop the bouquet much better (due to microscopic "pores" that regular glass lacks). They really gleam, right out of the dishwasher. Best of all, the rims are thin and smooth, which is the luxury feel that premium glassware is all about.
If you are wondering which to buy as an "all purpose" red glass (a term Riedel despises), I prefer the syrah glass over the cabernet/merlot, even though I drink mostly cabernet. The syrah glass is just a bit taller and more graceful. But the difference is minor.
I have been a wine "nut" for over 20 years, and these glasses are the answer to my glassware prayers! Buy them, and feel safe using them daily. They will improve the enjoyment of every wine you drink, from Gallo to Lafite
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| "Unusual, great glasses" | 2004-05-28 |
| - Reviewed By crfiv |
| These are incredible glasses! Very high quality, sleek glasses that feel great in your hand and look great on your table. As the shape is different, they make an excellent conversation piece. They are good wine glasses if you are sitting down or have the opportunity to place your glass down often; they're not good for wine at cocktail parties or instances where you have to hold your glass often - holding them in your hand often will warm them quickly. They also make great beverage glasses for water, etc. |
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| "Love these glasses!" | 2004-05-14 |
| - Reviewed By User: A1V56FY2WVNATG |
| I wasn't sure what I'd think of these glasses, but I love 'em! Granted, they do look a bit like a big bud vase, but I really enjoy using them for a casual glass (or two...) of wine at home. I also like the Sauvignon Blanc glasses that are quite a bit smaller. All in all, a great purchase. |
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