Customer Reviews

Riedel O For Two Tasting Set

5 star:		(1)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

The two wine glasses were for sake, which is not mentioned on the Amazon website. While I will be fine with the glasses, they will not be used for a cabernet. I don't believe this was Riedel's fault, as the packaging is very clear.

I learned about this product from John Gauntner's Sake newsletter. This ia a wonderful set of glasses for nihonshu. This glass was designed to bring out the gentle nuances of sake and has achieved that goal. The glass can hold a significant amount of sake which I prefer to more traditional small o-choko and its size makes swirling easier. The glasses are stemless which allows for easier cleanup in a dishwasher and keeps with Japanese aesthetics. This glass has become my favorite glass for sake tasting and for general purpose sake consumption.

this is a very nice set for those looking for a sake sized decanter. read the dimensions carefully. it's important to note the "tasting set". it is exactly that. good for flights not full bottles.
i find that this is great for sharing sake amongst friends.

As with all Riedel glasses, these look gorgeous. The lead-free crystal and the thinness of the glass give the set a really classy and elegant appearance.

My only reservation is that the glasses are just a tiny bit too big for sake, and the carafe is rather small. The carafe - even when full to the top - does not hold enough sake for refilling both glasses. And the best sake glasses I've been served in at restaurants have all been significantly smaller. If the glasses had been a little smaller and the carafe significantly larger (say about 50% bigger), I would have happily given this set a fifth star.

Still, I'm pleased with the purchase and expect to get a lot of use from this set.