Riedel Sommeliers Riesling/Zinfandel Grand Cru Value Set of 2 #18197
Riedel Sommeliers Riesling/Zinfandel Grand Cru Value Set of 2 (P/N 2440/15). Riesling expresses more notes and finish on the mid-palate than at the front of the mouth; the shape of the Sommeliers bowl directs the wine to those areas.
Why choose this glass over similar glasses?
- Height is 8-7/8 inches and maximum capacity is 13.4 oz. for an average serving size of just over 4 oz.
- Weighs 10 oz. - just enough to optimize stability and still feel great to lift.
Why choose this glass over similar glasses?
- The most flexible glass in the line: great for Riesling, Zinfandel and Chianti enthusiasts, but ideal if you also serve Beaujolais, Dolcetto, or over 25 other varietals.
- If you're currently serving in a Bordeaux glass, as is often recommended, the narrower shape of this glass is better suited for these varietals.
- Robert Parker declares, "The effect of [Riedel Sommeliers] glasses is profound. I cannot emphasize enough what a difference they make."
Riedel Sommeliers wine glasses were praised by Robert Parker as 'The finest glasses for both technical and hedonistic purposes'. This special value set includes 2 glasses for the price of 1!
- Praised by Robert Parker as the finest glasses for both technical and hedonistic purposes
- Mouth-blown from lead-free crystal
- Special Value Set pricing
Brand: Riedel
UPC: 9006206214372
Size: 8 7/8h (in)
Weight: 2.3 lbs
Capacity: 13.3 ounces
Material: Crystal
What makes Riedel stemware unique
UPC: 9006206214372
Size: 8 7/8h (in)
Weight: 2.3 lbs
Capacity: 13.3 ounces
Material: Crystal
What makes Riedel stemware unique
How does the quality of Riedel's new lead-free crystal compare to its 24% lead crystal glass?
Riedel recently began the process of converting all of its glassware from lead to lead-free glass crystal, and eventually all of Riedel's glassware will be lead-free. We compared lead vs the lead-free (Sommelier Bordeaux Grand Cru glasses side by side, and found it difficult to distinguish between the glasses. It seemed like the lead-free glasses had thinner stems and rims, while the 24% lead glasses seemed slightly heaver in the hand. There was no discernable difference in the balance, clarity or construction of the glasses.
Riedel recently began the process of converting all of its glassware from lead to lead-free glass crystal, and eventually all of Riedel's glassware will be lead-free. We compared lead vs the lead-free (Sommelier Bordeaux Grand Cru glasses side by side, and found it difficult to distinguish between the glasses. It seemed like the lead-free glasses had thinner stems and rims, while the 24% lead glasses seemed slightly heaver in the hand. There was no discernable difference in the balance, clarity or construction of the glasses.