 "No stem needed..." | 2008-01-03 |
| - Reviewed By dkesea5 |
| These are great glasses..and don't be fooled by imitations. They are sturdy and elegant and great fun. |
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 "Not a fan" | 2007-12-31 |
| - Reviewed By drfood |
This is a rather large glass, a bit clumsy to hold without the stem and in a comparison tasting, it seemed to me that the smaller cabernet/Ouverture sized bowls evoked a richer aroma from pinot noir and nebbiolo.
A great deal of your experience of wine comes from the aromas that develop in the air above the surface of the wine. A glass that forces the wine to have a large surface area for its volume and then narrows to concentrate the vapors will increase the flavor experience. Glasses with a thin lip seem to interfere less with the taste of wine than thicker (and cheaper) glasses. The shape of the glass makes a difference, too. Since we can only smell molecules that are in the air, the best wine-tasting glass is going to promote evaporation by exposing the largest possible surface area to the air. These glasses are wide at the waist and narrow at the top to get more from their wine. Does it make a difference? You bet-and in every taste test that I've been part of, Riedel glasses win hands down.
For more information on the factors that effect the taste of wine-Storage, Air, Temperature, Food and Context, see New Short Course in Wine,The The wine simply tastes better in these glasses. The red wine Ouverture glasses are as close to an all-purpose glass as any and they're very inexpensive.
It shouldn't be necessary to mention that a wine glass should be clean and odorless. But sometimes restaurants, in their zeal to make their glassware clean use rinsing aids that leave behind a strong mineral smell. If you're spending a lot of money on a bottle of wine in a restaurant, sniff the empty glass first. At home, a film of grease can settle on a previously clean glass. It's no reflection on the quality of the housekeeping-cooking fats disperse in the air and settle on everything in a kitchen. An additional rinsing and a wipe with a clean towel are all you need.
Lynn Hoffman, author of New Short Course in Wine,The and the tasty bang BANG: A Novel
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 "our new favorite wine glasses" | 2007-09-09 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3ZHSTP095UTZ |
| I love these glasses. They do not tip over and the are large enough for the wine to breathe. I am only worried as they are so light and thin that they might break so I hand wash them. They are both my husband's and my favorite wine glasses and at that price I can afford to replace them! |
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 "Beautiful glasses..... but too big" | 2007-08-07 |
| - Reviewed By mdsten@yahoo.com |
| I love these glasses. I own nearly all of the various Vinum stems, and they are fabulous. I love the 'O' glasses too - great looking and functional. But I have small hands, and these Pinot glasses are just a little too big, and I've found myself nearly dropping them on a few occasions. They are back in the box, waiting for guests with bigger paws than mine!! In the meanime, for Cabs, Shiraz, Zins, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, etc I often use the 'O's. |
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| "elegant, and not just for wine" | 2007-08-05 |
| - Reviewed By lynnhughes |
| Pretty, generous in size, and well balanced -- these are delightful not only for wine but for brandy and single malts. Fragile, but worth re-buying if you have to. |
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| "Sturdy, easy to hold" | 2007-05-29 |
| - Reviewed By liutkus |
| I bought these for my father, who has trouble with delicate glasses (they often tip over for him b/c his hands shake). These are great. He loves them. He says they are heavy enough to feel sturdy and don't tip over. They seem to be easy for him to hold. |
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| "Great Glasses" | 2006-08-27 |
| - Reviewed By smadsen109 |
| I love the fact that these glasses can go in the dishwasher.. they are not nearly as susceptible to breakage as the Riedel glasses with stems. I have also experienced first hand the difference it makes to drink a varietal out of the correct glass...otherwise I wouldn't believe it really matters. With free shipping over $25.00 Amazon is the best place to buy the Riedel O series. |
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| "Great Glassware" | 2006-03-22 |
| - 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 Reidel O series for several years and they are fabulous. Since they are genuine 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, I prefer the syrah/shiraz glass over the cabernet/merlot or the pinot noir/nebbiolo, even though I drink mostly cabernet. The syrah glass is just a bit taller and more graceful than the cabernet or the pinot noir glasses and brings out the flavors and aromas of all red varietals quite well. But honestly, since all the glasses are well made, the differences are pretty minor and if you like one shape more than another, it's fine.
I have been a wine "nut" for over 20 years, and these glasses are teriffic. 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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 "Break too easily" | 2005-12-04 |
| - Reviewed By mdapson |
Hi,
Really like drinking wine from these glasses. Ended up with 8 each in two sizes. Broke my 4th glass the other day while cleaning it. NEVER broke any other end-high stemware doing that. Believe me, I've been very careful too.
Also had one break in a very modern dishwasher operating on a crystal cycle.
Just too thin and fragile despite the resonable price and good functionality |
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| "Stemless Wine Glasses" | 2005-10-18 |
| - Reviewed By User: A3NQSUOMG5G9OO |
| I bought them for someone this is what they said "I think they do enhance the flavor of the wine. They seem to be of really fine quality (very thin glass but not fragile). and with no stem, I don't have to worry about knocking them over so easily." |
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