Riedel Vinum Extreme

Cabernet/Merlot Wine Glass Set of Two — Oversized and extra-tall, each standing 9-3/4 inches tall and holding a whopping 30-3/8 ounces at full capacity, the two Vinum Extreme glasses in this set are designed especially to give Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot plenty of breathing surface. At the same time, the modern diamond shape looks distinctly snazzier than typical wine stems.

Chardonnay Wine Glass Set of Two — The glasses in this set of four are specifically recommended to enhance the taste of wines such as Chardonnay, White Burgundy, Corton-Charlemagne, Montrachet, and Meursault. The large bowl provides room for the wine's rich bouquet to unfold without becoming too intense. Each glass stands 9-1/8 inches high with a 4½-inch wide bowl and holds 27½ ounces of wine.

Pinot Noir/Burgundy Wine Glass Set of Two — The glasses in this set of four were specifically shaped to highlight the fruit in full-bodied red wines with high acidity and moderate tannin, such as Barbaresco, Barolo, Beaujolais Grand Cru, Red Burgundy, Gamay, Nebbiolo, and Pinot Noir. The mouth of the Pinot Noir glasses draws wine to the areas of the tongue that perceive sweetness, highlighting the fruit and mellowing the acidity. The large bowl provides room for the wine's rich bouquet to unfold. Each glass stands 9½ inches high with a 4½-inch wide bowl and holds 29-5/8 ounces of wine.

Prosecco Glass Set of Six — Crafted in the modern diamond shape of Riedel's Vinum Extreme line, this glass highlights the refreshing, bubbly characteristics of Prosecco, Italy's popular sparkling white wine. Beautifully balanced and with just the right mixture of delicacy and stability, the glass set makes a handsome gift or adds to an existing collection for the budding oenophile. Each long-stemmed Prosecco glass stands 8¾ inches tall and holds nearly 11 ounces at full capacity. While dishwasher-safe, Vinum Extreme crystal is best washed by hand to prevent detergent residue that can affect wine taste. Also available in a Set of Two.

Sauvignon Blanc Wine Glass Set of Six — The glasses in this set of six were specifically shaped to highlight the fruit in medium-bodied white wines such as white Bordeaux, Gewürztraminer, Hermitage Blanc, Marsanne, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon-Semillon, and Viognier. The glasses enhance the taste by balancing the intensity of flavors and offering a smooth finish, plus they contribute to the wine's perfect display. Each glass stands 9½ inches high with a 3½-inch wide bowl and holds 16-7/8 ounces of wine.

Martini Cocktail Glass Set of Four — The four graceful, 7-ounce glasses in this set are ideal for sipping martinis and other cocktails. Like all Riedel glassware, these glasses are designed to enhance the flavor of a particular drink. In this case, the glasses' polished rims curve delicately inward so flavor nuances aren't lost when sipping. Machine-blown of brilliant 24 percent lead crystal, the glasses conform to Riedel's exacting standards. They're 6-7/8 inches high and measure 4½ inches in diameter at the rim.

4-Piece Wine Tasting Set — The four large glasses in this wine-tasting set from Riedel's Vinum Extreme series established a new standard when they were introduced. Distinguished by their bowls' dramatically flared diamond shape, the glasses provide an exceptionally wide evaporation surface, thereby intensifying a wine's bouquet and silky texture. The glasses are machine-blown of 24 percent lead crystal and conform to Riedel's exacting standards: they're colorless, transparent, and thin-walled, and their lips are cut and polished so wine flows smoothly onto the tongue. Thus, the four glasses in this set are ideal for tasting seven varietals: cabernet sauvignon/merlot (9¾ inches high, holds 30-3/8 ounces); pinot noir/nebbiolo (9½ inches, 29-5/8 ounces); riesling/sauvignon blanc (9½ inches, 16-7/8 ounces); and chardonnay (9-1/8 inches, 27½ ounces).

Cabernet Decanter Gift Set — The two large glasses in this set are ideal for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and full-bodied red Bordeaux wines like Cabernet Franc. Both the glasses and the decanter are from Riedel's Vinum Extreme series, distinguished by the diamond shape of glasses' bowls — a shape reflected by the decanter. The glasses' shape intensifies a wine's bouquet and enhances its silky texture. Glasses and decanter are machine-blown of 24 percent lead crystal, and the glasses conform to Riedel's exacting standards: colorless, transparent, and thin-walled, with lips cut and polished so wine flows smoothly onto the tongue. The glasses are 9¾ inches high and hold 30-3/8 ounces. The decanter holds 37-1/8 ounces, ample for a 750-milliliter bottle of wine, and is 9 inches high.

35¼-Ounce Decanter — This unique duck-shaped decanter has a funnel-like neck for pouring wine in and a wide body that allows for excellent oxidation. Exposure to the air will awaken flavors and aromas in older wines and soften astringent flavors in young wines. When wine is oxidized, hosts can pour glasses through a narrow spout in the decanter's "tail." As with the majority of Riedel's fine wine glasses and accessories, this elegant decanter is mouth-blown of 24-percent full lead crystal, which shows wine's natural brilliance and clarity. The decanter stands 6-5/8 inches tall and holds 35¼ ounces, which equals one entire bottle of wine.

Wine Glass Travel Case — When you travel, take your Riedel glassware with you safely and securely. The Riedel travel case has a double-snap hand grip, lockable zipper, and adjustable shoulder strap. This lightweight case comfortably holds three Riedel glasses.

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