4 large, dramatically shaped glasses with oversized bowls and extra-tall stems
Glass design enhances taste of wines such as Syrah, Shiraz
Machine-made, diamond-shaped 24-percent lead crystal; oversized bowls and extra-tall stems
Made in Bavaria by world's premier wine glass maker
Editorial Review:
Affordable elegance taken up a notch! The Riedel Vinum Extreme Wine Glass series pushes the boundaries of glassware. Riedel combines a dazzling oversized bowl with a unique angular look and an extra-tall stem to create a wine glass that is as beautiful to look at as it is to drink from. Vinum Extreme is machine made of fine lead crystal and is designed in the incomparable Riedel style to emphasize and enhance the flavors of every wine you drink. Recommend to hand wash. Wines made from the Syrah grape typically exhibit intense aromas: blackberries, pepper as well as floral scents. The narrow rim of the Riedel Vinum Extreme Shiraz / Syrah wine glass directs the flow of wine to the mid-palate, allowing you to experience the wine's silky texture and sensuous fruit flavors, while the tannins flow to the back of the palate for a smooth finish. Recommended for: Amarone, Barbera, Rhone (red). Size: 9-1/2"H, 22-1/4 oz. Riedel Model # 444/30
Renowned European glassmaker Riedel designs the shape of each glass to most fully enhance the wine within. To meet the demand of today's increasingly more concentrated wines, Riedel developed the Vinum Extreme line, which features a pronounced diamond shaped bowl. Beautifully balanced, the four oversized and extra-tall glasses in this set are designed especially for the appreciation of rich, fruity Syrah, or as it's known in Australia, Shiraz. In fact, a well-known Australian Shiraz producer assisted Riedel in the development of this 2004 Vinum Extreme addition. As well as providing red wines more breathing surface, the modern diamond shape looks distinctly snazzier than typical wine stems.
Though comprised of more than 24-percent lead crystal, which lends superb brilliance and clarity, Vinum glasses are affordable because they are machine-made. Each long-stemmed glass stands 9-1/2 inches tall and holds 22-1/4 ounces at full capacity. The set of four European-made glasses makes a handsome wedding gift or augments an existing collection. While dishwasher-safe, Vinum Extreme crystal, especially in the larger sizes, is best washed by hand to prevent both breakage and the detergent residue that can affect wine taste. --Ann Bieri
