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Brand: Riedel
Category: Kitchen

List Price: ~~$119.00~~
Buy New: $94.95
You Save: $24.05 (20%)

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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

9 reviews
Sales Rank: 12535

Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 15 x 15 x 15

MPN: 4400/00
Model: 4400-00
UPC: 632868440003
EAN: 0632868440003
ASIN: B00006E9SP

Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days

Features:

•	Glass design enhances taste of red wines such as Red Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
•	Handmade, mouth-blown full lead crystal
•	Large bowl allows wine to breathe, emphasizes depth in contemporary wines
•	Weighs 14 ounces; holds 30-3/8 ounces
•	10-5/8 inches tall; 4 inches wide

Riedel Sommeliers Crystal Collection:

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•	Riedel Sommeliers Mini Montrachet/Chardonnay, Single Stem
•	Riedel Sommeliers Maxi Vintage Champagne Glass
•	Riedel Sommeliers Mini Vintage Champagne, Single Stem
•	Riedel Sommeliers Montrachet/Chardonnay, Single Stem
•	Riedel Sommeliers Zinfandel/Riesling Grand Cru, Single Stem
•	Riedel Sommeliers 49-3/8-Ounce Decanter
•	Riedel Sommeliers Magnum 79-3/8-Ounce Decanter
•	Riedel Sommeliers Cognac VSOP Glass
•	Riedel Sommeliers Cognac XO Glass
•	Riedel Sommeliers Maxi Bordeaux Grand Cru, Single Stem
•	Riedel Sommeliers Maxi Burgundy Grand Cru Glass
•	Riedel Sommeliers Maxi Tinto Reserva Grand Cru Glass
•	Riedel Sommeliers Maxi Zinfandel/Riesling Grand Cru Glass
•	Riedel Sommeliers Mini Bordeaux Grand Cru, Single Stem
•	Riedel Sommeliers Mini Burgundy Grand Cru, Single Stem
•	Riedel Sommeliers Bordeaux Grand Cru, Single Stem
•	Riedel Sommeliers Burgundy Grand Cru, Single Stem
•	Riedel Sommeliers Mini Chianti Classico/ Riesling, Single Stem
•	Riedel Sommeliers Mini Tinto Reserva, Single Stem
•	Riedel Sommeliers Series 30-Year Anniversary 3-Piece Tasting Set
•	Riedel Sommeliers Sauternes Glass, Packed in a Single Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Series Blue Water Glass, Packed in a Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Series Chablis-Chardonnay Glass, Packed in a Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Series Champagne Glass, Packed in a Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Series Martini Glass, Packed in a Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Series Single Malt Whiskey Glass, Packed in a Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Series Single Stem Rheingau Glass, Packed in a Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Series Sparkling Wine Glass, Packed in a Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Series Tawny Port Glass, Packed in a Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Series Tinto Reserva-Tempranillo Glass, Packed in a Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Series Water Glass, Packed in a Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Vintage Champagne Glass, Packed in a Single Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Vintage Port Glass , Packed in a Single Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Blind Tasting Glass, Packed in a Single Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Gruner Veltliner Glass, Packed in a Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Hermitage/Syrah Glass, Packed in a Single Gift Tube
•	Riedel Sommeliers Loire Glass, Packed in a Single Gift Tube

Accessories:

•	Corelle Livingware 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Sunblossoms
•	Corelle Impressions 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Enhancements
•	Riedel Pannonia Decanter
•	That Wine Is Mine Dinner Party Wine Charms, Set of 6
•	Metrokane Rabbit Corkscrew, Black

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
First developed in 1973 by Claus Riedel and the Association of Italian Sommeliers, this collection consisted of 10 sizes. Since that time new wines and wine-producing regions have taken the world by storm. So the series was developed further by Claus's son Georg, into an all-embracing state of the art wine glass collection. 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." Thanks to world demand, Sommeliers is now the wineglass benchmark and the most successful series of hand-made glasses in the world. Each glass is individually made: the upper parts are blown into a mould, the stem and base are hand-crafted using methods developed at the time of Christ's birth. Our glass-makers invest their talent, know-how and meticulous craftsmanship in making glasses of the impeccable quality our customers expect.

Amazon.com Review
Handmade of mouth-blown full lead crystal, this wine glass is from Riedel's top-of-the-line Sommeliers collection and is for those who take their wine seriously. Visually impressive, this gigantic glass was developed in 1959 to enhance the flavor of younger Bordeaux region wines. The glass shape is specifically intended to intensify the texture and blend the acidity with the sweet tannins in wines such as red Bordeaux, Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja, Sangiovese, Sangiovese Grosso, and Tempranillo. The large bowl brings out the depth of contemporary wines in the Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Merlot families and allows room for rich layers of aroma to unfold in both young and more mature wines. The glass weighs a substantial 14 ounces and holds 30-3/8 ounces of wine. It stands 10-5/8 inches high with a 4-inch wide bowl. --Cristina Vaamonde

Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars

came poorly packed--1 broken April 29, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

Delicate glasses were poorly packed---1 of the 4 was broken. Will never buy glasses through Amazon again and I'm a long-time customer

5 out of 5 stars

Delicate works of art November 6, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful

These glasses are true works of art: they are paper thin, perfectly balanced, and ring like a bell when you tap them. I'm not sure I believe the hype about how much they improve the taste of the wine versus other decent stemware, but as they say, presentation is everything.

However, at over $70 a stem, they will break your heart when you break them -- which you (or a guest) definitely will. If you are into wine enough that you are willing to buy a $70 disposable glass, go for it. Or save them for dinner parties and hide the dirty glasses after the meal so no one tries to help out by washing them.

The only way to avoid breaking these over long periods of time is to rinse them with soap and water and turn them upside down to dry on a drying mat. Yes, they will have spots. But if you try to dry them -- no matter how delicately -- you will eventually break the stem off. Trust me, I did this with about 5 of these before I stopped even trying to dry them. Since then I haven't broken any -- but my guests have...

It certainly doesn't help matters that when people are trying to wash and dry these, they've had a full glass of wine -- or three. I suppose there's a certain irony to delicate stemware...

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, if not fragile March 8, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

This is an excellent glass, but very, very fragile. Seems obvious, but even with an obsessively tedious and careful hand washing I broke one. Beware.

5 out of 5 stars

Great for medium-big reds! September 7, 2005
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Riedel crystal wine glasses are some of the best you can buy. They are specially designed for drinking wine... Riedel makes many different shapes of crystal glasses for different wine vareitals. If you only buy one type of high-end glass for your red wine, however, this one is a great choice. As part of the Sommelier line, it is oversized, so it really opens up the wine for a fuller nose and body. Not meant for whites, or weak, light wines - use a smaller, tighter glass for that. I use this glass for bordeaux, of course... cabernet, merlot, barolo and occasionally also for pinot noir, sangiovese, a big chianti, or super tuscan. The taste of the wine in this glass is distinctly different compared to other glasses (crystal and glass) that we own and have used.

I had ordered this glass to replace one that had broken. Though these glasses are incredibly well made and not 'thin' and 'delicate' as some can be, they are still fragile and should be handled and washed with utmost care, especially given the price you are paying for them! My husband chose to handwash it after imbibing a bit too much, and he broke the stem right off. I do not believe that this problem is one of quality at all, but instead consider this a warning for your handling and care for the glass.

At the time I ordered, the price I found on Amazon was the lowest in comparison to find compared to other discounted prices offered. These glasses are expensive, but worth it.

I was especially impressed by the shipping. In past experience with private distributors, I have had Riedel glasses break in shipping due to poor padding / packaging. When I received my glasses in this case, they were very well protected and arrived intact.

5 out of 5 stars

Very Special Glassware April 26, 2005
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

If you can afford to splurge on a Riedel Sommelier series glass you will never regret it. You simply can't believe how much difference a great glass can make, even on "everyday" wines. IMHO, the Zinfandel Sommelier glass is a good all around shape for the price; the Bordeaux and Burgundy ballon are bigger and therefore better because they have more internal surface area, but they cost more and there super-size makes them somewhat impractical.

Because the crystal is delicate and thin, these clearly are not for the dishwasher and must be handwashed. Be aware also that the Sommelier stems separate from the bowl rather easily if you twist the stem while drying the glass with a towel, which is quite a natural movement. But aside from that issue,which applies to many brands of hand blown crystal these are very special in every way.

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