O Collection — For the uninhibited wine connoisseur looking for an edge, the Riedel O collection offers an innovative twist: stem-less tumblers. The tumblers live up to the name O by presenting rounded, compelling shapes that fit sensuously into the hand. Exclamations are sure to be elicited when these modern glasses make an appearance at a party or fireside tête-à-tête.

Ouverture — Ideal for everyday use, the Ouverture series offers perfectly shaped lead free wine glasses at competitive prices. Introduced in 1989, Ouverture is Riedel's uncomplicated beginner series for customers who appreciate good, reasonably priced wine. Six sizes are made for drinking pleasure, covering the main types of wines.

Sommeliers — In 1973, in Orvieto, Italy, Claus Riedel presented the world's first gourmet glass series developed with the help of the Association of Italian Sommeliers. Since then the world of wine has changed radically. Today, regions and continents are producing wines that didn't exist or were unknown 25 years ago. The Sommeliers series was developed further by Claus' 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."

Vinum — Introduced in 1986, Vinum was the first machine-made series of glasses to be based exclusively on the characteristics of grape varietals. Functional, high-quality Vinum has had a permanent impact on wine glass culture. These glasses have proved to consumers and restaurateurs that the pleasure of consuming wine starts with the glass. The Vinum collection, developed by Georg Riedel with the idea that the content commands the shape, is superb for every-day use. Vinum is made of over 24 percent lead crystal.

Vinum Extreme — Vinum Extreme, made of over 24 percent lead crystal, is the latest development in the machine-made "Gourmet Glass Concept," which was first launched in 1986. The inspiration for this development was the steady improvement in wine quality and the discovery of the positive health effects of moderate wine consumption caused a wine boom during the '90s. As wines become more dense and more concentrated, they call for the development of new shapes. This glass range reflects the progress that has been made in the quality of machine production.

Wine Series — Expressly designed to enhance the enjoyment of tasting fine wines, each distinct glass in the Wine Series collection is designated for particular varietals. Crafted from lead-free crystal with machine-blown stems, the glasses share the same bowl shape with the Vinum line. However, for those who admire a more decorative aesthetic, the Wine Series incorporates a square-shaped, art deco stem flanked by a three-tiered ridge which encircles the base and top of the stem, gracefully capturing the light and offering a beautiful presentation.

Wine Decanters — Made in Austria by the world's most renowned wineglass maker, Riedel Crystal, founded in 1756, these decanters are blown from 24 percent lead crystal.

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