Riedel O Cabernet/Merlot Wine Tumblers, Set of 2 | 
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| Brand: Riedel
Category: Kitchen
List Price: $29.50
Buy New: $23.55
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Rating:  139 reviews
Sales Rank: 1305
Size: O Cabernet Merlot
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.7
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.1 x 4
MPN: 54140
Model: 414/0
UPC: 632868041408
EAN: 0632868041408
ASIN: B00018HQA8
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| Features:
| | Trendy tumbler design is more stable, easier to store | | | Holds 21-1/8-ounces; 4-7/8-inch tall | | | Glass shape enhances taste of Cabernet, Merlot | | | Machine-made of non-lead glass | | | Safe to use in dishwasher |
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Product Description
As Featured in O, The Oprah Magazine April, 2007 - "the O list" Quality meets casual. The Riedel Stemless O Wine Glasses are the newest revolution in glassware. Casual yet elegant, these wine glasses are appropriate for fine wine enjoyment, as well as casual sipping. The wine tumblers were shaped to fit into a dishwasher and fine-tuned to enhance the pleasure of your favorite wine varietals. In keeping with the Riedel glassware tradition, these wine glasses have become the benchmark for stemless glassware. Machine made in Germany of lead-free crystal. Gift boxed in sets of 2. Dishwasher Safe. Also available is the, Riedel Buy 8, Pay 6 Special. Size: 4-7/8"H x 2-13/16" Dia., 21-1/8 oz. Riedel Model # 414/0
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Founded in 1756, Austria's Riedel Crystal is the world's premier manufacturer of wine glasses and has always catered to the fine wine connoisseur. However, these wine tumblers are part of the company's first attempt at producing a lower priced wine glass for casual entertaining. Like Riedel's prestigious Vinum series of glasses, these tumblers are specifically designed for a particular grape varietal and still maintain their ability to enhance the flavors and aromas of the wines they were intended for. The only difference is that the tumblers are missing their stems, making them slightly less delicate to handle, more modern in appearance, and easier to fit in smaller cabinets, mini bars, picnic baskets, and the dishwasher. The O series of glasses are made of machine-made of non-leaded glass. The shape of the two glasses in this set is specifically recommended for young, full-bodied red wines with high tannin and extract, such as Cabernet or Merlot. Each glass holds 21-1/8 ounces of wine, stands 4-7/8 inches tall, and is completely dishwasher-safe. --Cristina Vaamonde
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| Customer Reviews: Read 134 more reviews...
 Great Glassware September 13, 2004
Great Faulkner's Ghost (Washington, DC)
121 out of 136 found this review helpful
These are essentially the bowls from the professional quality Riedel Vinum glasses produced without stems. By doing without stems you get a glass that neatly fits in the dishwasher, and save about $10 per glass compared to the stemmed Riedel. I have been using these for several months and they are fabulous. Since they are genuine crystal as opposed to glass, they develop the bouquet much better (due to microscopic "pores" that regular glass lacks). They really gleam, right out of the dishwasher. Best of all, the rims are thin and smooth, which is the luxury feel that premium glassware is all about.
If you are wondering which to buy as an "all purpose" red glass, I prefer the syrah/shiraz glass over the cabernet/merlot, even though I drink mostly cabernet. The syrah glass is just a bit taller and more graceful. But the difference is minor.
I have been a wine "nut" for over 20 years, and these glasses are teriffic. Buy them, and feel safe using them daily. They will improve the enjoyment of every wine you drink, from Gallo to Lafite
Excellent all purpose white wine tumblers February 5, 2005
TheSharkMMV
18 out of 18 found this review helpful
Riedel crystal has always been the best brand of glassware for tasting and drinking wine, so I was excited when they came out with stemless wine tumblers. (With Riedel wine glasses, the stem is always quite fragile, and usually the first part to break, so I do not miss it that much). That said, the chardonnay/viognier tumblers are the closest in the O collection to being all purpose white wine tumblers. These are great especially for pinot grigio, chardonnay, viognier, and most other white wines. These are even good for sauvignon blanc and riesling, if you do not want to buy the tumblers specifically marked for those wines. The only white wines that I have found really need a different shaped glass are sweet wines such as Sauternes and icewine - I did not think that they brought out the bouquet in these as well as they might have.
Some wine experts might be concerned about warming these tumblers when they come in contact with your hand, but I have not found this to be as big a problem as I thought that it might be.
Exceeds Expectations September 13, 2004
Great Faulkner's Ghost (Washington, DC)
35 out of 39 found this review helpful
These are essentially the bowls from the professional quality Riedel Vinum glasses produced without stems. By doing without stems you get a glass that neatly fits in the dishwasher, and save about $10 per glass compared to the stemmed Riedel. I have been using these for several months and they are fabulous. Since they are genuine lead crystal as opposed to "glass", they develop the bouquet much better (due to microscopic "pores" that regular glass lacks). They really gleam, right out of the dishwasher. Best of all, the rims are thin and smooth, which is the luxury feel that premium glassware is all about.
If you are wondering which to buy as an "all purpose" red glass (a term Riedel despises), I prefer the syrah glass over the cabernet/merlot, even though I drink mostly cabernet. The syrah glass is just a bit taller and more graceful. But the difference is minor.
I have been a wine "nut" for over 20 years, and these glasses are the answer to my glassware prayers! Buy them, and feel safe using them daily. They will improve the enjoyment of every wine you drink, from Gallo to Lafite
A must for Riedel fanatics! April 30, 2004
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
These are amazing! Exactly the same as the Vinum line, minus the stems. The bowl is identical so you still get the breathing and flavor distinction you've come to expect from Riedel. They're just a bit more casual - perfect for a picnic or going out on your porch or patio to enjoy wine with friends or sitting around a fireplace. No worries about the stem breaking or finding a perfectly level place to set them down as they're like weebles - they'll wobble, but don't fall down. At about half the cost - if you like Riedel Vinum, you'll quickly be building your collection of the O line. One note, if you're a fanatic about the wine temperature, you may want to stick with the reds as you ARE holding the bowl while drinking, but I've not yet had that issue. What a great concept!
Excellent little wine tumblers February 18, 2005
TheSharkMMV
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
The Riedel O Series wine tumblers are a great value and more practical for many occasions than traditional wine glasses because they lack a potentially fragile stem. These Pinot Noir/Nebbiolo glasses are great not only for those two varietals, but also for Beaujolais and other wines made from the gamay grape. I also happen to think that these could work as "general purpose" red wine glasses, if you should so choose to use them as such. These are great for all but the most formal occasions, and should really enhance your wine tasting experience, whether you are a wine novice or an expert taster.
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