Product Description: 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. The Riedel Vinum Extreme Chardonnay wine glass is perfect for dry white wines, including Chablis and lighter-style Chardonnay. Its narrow rim directs the flow of wine toward the mid-palate, allowing you to appreciate the balance of fruit flavors and acidity. The subtle elongation of the bowl captures the complex characters of the wineâs aromas. Recommended for: Bordeaux (white), Burgundy (white), Chablis, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Pinot (Blanc, Grigio, Gris), Viognier. Size: 8-7/8"H x 3-1/4" Dia., 23-5/8 oz. Riedel Model # 444/97
Amazon.com Review: Renowned European glassmaker Riedel designs the shape of each glass to most fully enhance the appreciation of 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. Unusually broad for a white wine glass, standing 9-1/8 inches tall and holding 27-1/2 ounces at full capacity, each Vinum Extreme glass in this set of two is designed specifically for the enjoyment of Chardonnay. At the same time, the modern diamond shape looks distinctly snazzier than typical wine stems.
Though Vinum Extreme glasses are machine-made to be affordable, the glasses consist of 24 percent lead crystal for exceptional clarity and brilliance. The Chardonnay glasses make a handsome gift or add to an existing collection. While dishwasher-safe, Vinum Extreme crystal is best washed by hand to prevent the detergent residue that can affect wine taste. --Ann Bieri
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Rating: - Great glasses!
I was in a tasting room in the Russian River Valley when I first got to use these glasses -- it was love at first sight. I already have the full line of Riedel Sommelier glasses, but these are a little less pretentious and a lot more fun for a casual occasion.
