Riedel Ouverture Magnum Glasses, Set of 4

Product Description

Introduced in 1989, Riedel's Ouverture collection is an uncomplicated beginner series for customers who appreciate good, reasonably priced wine. You needn't have an encyclopedic knowledge of varietals or wine-growing regions to appreciate this fine stemware.

Product Details

* Amazon Sales Rank: #106092 in Kitchen & Housewares
* Brand: Riedel
* Model: 408 /90
* Dimensions: 7.80" h x 4.00" w x 4.00" l, .45 pounds

Features

* 4 extra-large glasses shaped for serving red wines
* Machine-blown of lead-free potash glass
* Cut-and-polished rims so wine flows easily onto tongue
* Each holds 18-5/8 ounces, stands 7-7/8 inches high
* Made by world renowned wineglass makers

Customer Reviews

Riedel is the best in fine glassware.5
I've been using Riedel for years. (Pronounced "REEdul") Their best line is handblown Austrian crystal and is called the "Sommelier" series. VERY expensive, but peerless in quality and beauty. The next line down is also very fine and is called the "Vinum" series. My white wine glasses are from this series. My red wine glasses are from the "Overture" series -- the Magnum glasses. These are just the right size -- the Vinum can get quite large. I also prefer a shorter stem, which these have. I thought the Overture regular reds were a little too small for my taste (and smell!).
Overture is a little more durable, MUCH cheaper, but not quite as elegant. Still, they are very nice glassware and certainly nice enough to have for fine dining and guests.
I would suggest you NEVER put ANY Riedel glassware in the dishwasher. This is high quality Austrian crystal and it is definitely not a good idea to do that.

It works5
When I first read the praises of these expensive glasses, I thought it was just more wine snob BS, but finally decided to try them. Sure enough, they make wine taste better compared to other shapes, but only you can tell if it's worth the price.
One rather blah zinfandel was transformed in the Riedel glass

Great glasses5
Just wanted to second the motion that these are great glasses. They are not too large someone needs to let Dave know that wine glasses are not designed to be filled to the brim unless you're some kind of goof.