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Riedel Vinum Bordeaux glass: “The large bowl concentrates the aromas, and manages the tannin and mouthfeel of Bordeaux-style red wines,” explains Michael Crossley of The Reciprocal Wine Trading Company. About R700 for two. -
Riedel Sommelier Burgundy Grand Cru glass: “The large bowl and tulip lip is the perfect combination for Pinot Noir, enhancing the aromas without overemphasising the tannins,” says Michael. About R1 000 each. -
Riedel Veritas Champagne glass: “Made of machine-blown crystal, this light and graceful glass design has revolutionised the shape of Champagne glasses – away from the traditional flute,” says Michael. About R1 000 for two.
WORDS Tracy Greenwood & Cheri Morris
The size and shape of a glass can really enhance the bouquets and flavours of a wine, as Riedel has proven.
More than 50 years ago, Claus J Riedel of the Riedel Glassware company, a 260-year-old family-owned Austrian glassware firm, realised that the balance and finish of a wine is affected by the shape of the glass from which it is sipped. Riedel, a company that has always prided itself on producing superior stemware, embarked on a process of testing shape and form before launching a range of varietal-specific wine glasses.
“When wine is coupled with the right glass you can expect the quality and intensity of aromatics to be increased, the mouth feel of the wine to be delivered uninterrupted, a more balanced interactivity between flavours, and a seamless and pleasantly long-lasting after taste,” says Graeme Woolley of Wine Essentials & Riedel Shop.
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