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Riedel (pronounced "Rhee-dl"), is a manufacturer of high-quality crystal wine glasses and related crystal products based in Kufstein, Austria.

Riedel is the originator of the concept of having many different glasses with characteristics designed to enhance specific types of wines. These range from the short, narrow-mouthed port glass, holding around 250 mL, to the balloon-shaped Burgundy glass, capable of holding an entire bottle of wine. In theory, the different shapes direct the wine to different parts of the mouth, emphasizing the best characteristics of the class of wines. Another characteristic of Riedel glasses is that they are designed to hold a small amount of wine relative to the volume of the glass, allowing the aroma of the wine to collect in the bowl. Typically a normal "glass of wine" will occupy about a third or less of a Riedel stem.

The handmade mouth-blown crystal wine glass collection, Riedel Sommelier, is regarded as the finest in the world by many wine professionals. The critic Robert M. Parker, Jr. says, "The finest glasses for both technical and hedonistic purposes are those made by Riedel. The effect of these glasses on fine wine is profound. I cannot emphasize enough what a difference they make." While the product line started with the Sommelier series, it also now includes significantly less expensive machine blown-crystal as well as ordinary glass. The principle of specialized stemware having been firmly established by Riedel's keen design sense and marketing, similar glasses are now widely available from other manufacturers.

Riedel's latest releases include the "O" collection of varietal-specific glasses and their stemless wine glasses.

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[edit] Riedel Collections

Includes design year and item number.

[edit] Sommeliers Glassware

The Sommeliers line was introduced in 1973 initially with 10 sizes and changed the world of wine glasses. More than simply wine glasses the Sommeliers collection are touted as precision instruments. Each piece is hand-made and mouth-blown with over 24% lead crystal. Riedel claimed to have perfected the science of wine tasting by perfecting the shape of a wine glass. When served in different wine glasses the same wine displayed completely different characteristics. The differences were so great that experienced connoisseurs were made to believe that they were tasting different wines. The glasses were praised in 1991 by Robert Parker, Jr., publisher of The Wine Advocate, as “The finest glasses for both technical and hedonistic purposes are those made by Riedel. The effect of these glasses on fine wine is profound. I cannot emphasize enough what a difference they make.” The Burgundy Grand Cru glass (which holds 37 oz.) was developed in 1958 and is displayed in the New York Museum of Modern Art.

[edit] Red Wine Glasses

[edit] White Wine Glasses

[edit] Champagne Glasses

[edit] Water Glasses

  • Water (2000) (4400/23), 'Water' (2000) (9400/23), Water' (1987) (4400/20)

[edit] Fortified Wine Glasses

[edit] Spirit Glasses

[edit] Tasting Glasses

  • Blind Blind Tasting Glass (2003) (8400/15)
  • Stemless Tasting Glass (2005) (4400/90): 21 1/8 oz.
  • Stemless Tasting Glass (2005) (4400/95): 13 1/4 oz.
  • Stemless Tasting Glass (2005) (8400/0): 21 1/8 oz.
  • Stemless Tasting Glass (2005) (8400/5): 13 1/4 oz.

[edit] Vinum Extreme Glassware

Vinum Extreme is Riedel’s latest development in the machine-made “Gourmet Glass Concept.” This series represents the steady improvement and development of wine making into more perfect, more dense and more concentrated wines. This called for Riedel to develop new shapes.

[edit] Vinum Glassware

Introduced in 1986, Vinum was the first machine-made series of glasses in history to be based exclusively on the characteristics or quality, reasonable price and wide distribution. Similarly to the exclusive Sommeliers collection, Vinum also emphasizes the science of the glass shape in the wine tasting experience and are over 24% lead crystal.

[edit] Red Wine Glasses

[edit] White Wine Glasses

[edit] Spirit Glasses

  • Daiginjo (1999) (416/75):
  • Grappa (1996) (416/70):
  • Spirits (1997) (416/17):
  • Cognac Hennessey (1998) (416/71): Cognac, XO, VSOP, Ugni Blanc (Cognac).
  • Port (1991) (416/60): Tawny Port, Vintage Port.
  • Single Malt Whisky (1991) (416/80): Single Malt Whisky, Malt Whisky, Whisky.
  • Martini (1997) (416/77):

[edit] Other Glasses

  • Tasting Glass (1998) (416/22): Wine Tasting.
  • Gourmetglas (1997) (416/21): General everyday purpose.
  • Water (1991) (416/2):

[edit] "O" Glassware

  • Syrah/Shiraz (2003) (414/30): Syrah, Shiraz.
  • Cabernet/Merlot (2003) (414/0): Cabernet, Merlot.
  • Pinot/Nebbiolo (2003) (414/7): Pinot, Nebbiolo.
  • Rieslin/Sauvignon Blanc (2003) (414/15): Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Viognier/Chardonnay (2003) (414/5): Viognier, Chardonnay.
  • Chardonnay (2003) (414/97): Chardonnay.
  • Champagne (2006) (414/8): Sparkling Wine, Prosecco, Champagne.
  • Martini (2006) (414/77): Martini.
  • Saké Taster Glass (2004) (414/22): Saké
  • Spirits (2004) (414/60): Spirits, Fortified wines.
  • H2O Classic Bar Water (2005) (414/01): Water.
  • H2O Classic Bar Whisky (2005) (414/02): Whisky.
  • H2O Classic Bar Longdrink/Beer (2005) (414/03): Longdrinks, Beer.
  • Limited Edition Pink O Champagne Glass to benefit Breast Cancer Survivors: (2006)

[edit] Amadeo Glassware

  • Cabernet/Merlot (1756/90): Cabernet, Merlot.
  • Viognier/Chardonnay (1756/95): Viognier, Chardonnay.
  • Water (1756/91): Water.
  • Long Drink (1756/93): Long drinks.
  • Amadeo Decanter (1756/13):

[edit] Grape Glassware

  • Cabernet/Merlot (2006) (404/0): Cabernet, Merlot.
  • Pinot Noir/Nebbiolo (2006) (404/07): Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo.
  • Syrah/Shiraz (2006) (404/30): Syrah, Shiraz.
  • Champagne (2006) (4040/28): Campagne
  • Riesling (2006) (404/15): Riesling
  • Viognier/Chardonnay (2006) (404/05): Viognier, Chardonnay.
  • Martini (2006) (404/17): Martini

[edit] Ouverture Glassware

  • Magnum (1997) (408/90): Red wine.
  • Red Wine (1990) (408/00): Red Wine.
  • White Wine (1990) (408/5: White Wine.
  • Champagne (1997) (408/48): Champagne.
  • Tequila (2002) (408/18): Tequila.
  • Sherry (2002) (408/88): Sherry.
  • Bourbon (2002) (408/77): Bourbon.
  • Spirits (1991) (408/19): Eau de Vie, Spirits.
  • Beer (2002) (408/11): Beer.
  • Water (1994) (408/2): Water.

[edit] Wine Glassware

  • Shiraz/Syrah (1999) (448/30): Amarone, Blau Fränkisch,Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Grenache, Hermitage Rouge, Malbec, Mourvèdre, Pinotage, Shiraz, Syrah.
  • Cabernet/Merlot (1999) (448/0): Bordeaux (red), Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja, Tempranillo.
  • Pinot/Nebbiolo (1999) (448/7): Barbaresco, Barbera, Burgundy (red), Gamay, Nebbiolo, Pinot Noir.
  • Zinfandel/Riesling (1999) (448/15): Bardolino, Chianti, Dolcetto, Montepulciano, Nebbiolo, Riesling, Sangiovese, Zinfandel.
  • Viognier/Chardonnay (1999) (448/5): Albariño, Bordeaux (white), Burgundy (white), Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Condrieu, Hermitage Blanc, Marsanne, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Sauternes, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier.
  • Chardonnay (1999) (448/97): Burgundy (white), New World Chardonnay, Corton-Charlemagne, Meursault, Montrachet, Recioto di Soave.
  • Champagne (1999) (448/8): Champagne.
  • Water (1999) (448/20): Water.

[edit] Vivant Glassware (Target Exclusive)

Vivant is a line of cheaper glassware developed exclusively for the Target retail stores.

  • Red Wine
  • White Wine
  • Pinot Noir
  • Wheat Beer
  • Champagne Flute
  • Water
  • Martini
  • Cognac
  • Double Old Fashioned
  • Highball
  • Spirit
  • Decanter

[edit] Construction

The Vinum series and Sommelier series are 24% lead crystal, while the Ouverture series are free of lead.

[edit] See also

[edit] External links

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