Riedel Vinum XL Cabernet Glass, Set of 2

by Riedel

Product Features

• Set of 2 Vinum XL Cabernet glasses measuring 10-1/2-inch high and holding 37-7/8 ounce each
• Machine-made of premium 24-percent lead crystal for brilliance and clarity
• Designed to enhance young wines composed of Bordeaux varietals
• Wash by hand
• Affordable yet high-quality set for everyday use; made in Germany

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 4.5 x 10.5 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0013TQ7VS
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6416 / 00
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #46,317 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

A bold adaptation of Riedel's popular Vinum stemware line, XL incorporates the same varietal-specific shapes into larger sized silhouettes for a dramatic effect at the table or bar. Each piece is machine-made of premium 24-percent lead crystal to combine the brilliance and clarity of fine glass with a welcomed affordability that makes it perfect for everyday use. With gently curved bowls perched on slender, solid stems and thick bases, the line also unites classic elegance with user-friendly durability. This set of two Cabernet glasses is essential to any wine connoisseur's collection and is designed to enhance young wines composed of Bordeaux varietals. Each features a 37-3/8-ounce capacity to allow wines to breathe and the bouquet to develop, and stands 10-1/2 inches high. Hand washing is recommended. Made in Germany. --Kara Karll

Product Description

This Riedel Vinum XL Cabernet glass excels in flawlessly blending together the wine's aromas and flavors, bringing to light brilliant concentration, while harmonizing the intense sweet dark red fruit, integrating the tannins and masking the alcohol. Described in the words of Georg Riedel, 'For me, this is the new benchmark glass when it comes to the enjoyment of young wines composed of the Bordeaux varietals'. Positioned as the new generation of Riedel wine glasses, the Vinum XL collection brings fresh excitement to the benchmark Vinum machine blown range.This glass sold as a set of 2.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly what it says: XL Cab glass from Riedel, December 11, 2009

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Straight Up Sam - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Riedel Vinum XL Cabernet Glass, Set of 2 (Kitchen)

Having tried the Vinum line for years, and then more recently the Extreme line (love them) and the Vitis line, I wasn't sure what to expect but I wanted some really large Bordeaux glasses. What you should expect is a larger version of the classic Riedel Vinum Bordeaux glass. They're simply that, as opposed to the Extreme glass which is differently shaped and as tall but with a different ratio between the size of the bowl and the length of the stem. These have a relative bowl to stem ratio that is similar to the regular Vinum Bordeaux glass but blown up in size.

If one cares, I have 2 of these, 2 of the Cab Extremes and 2 of the Vitis Cabs from Riedel. In addition to the regular Vinum Bordeauxs, of course. I bought these to drink my really big, cellared cabs.

Finally, if you're reading this review, you're already a fan of Riedel, I presume, so I don't have to go into why fine glasses like these *do* make a difference in how your wine tastes. If people are interested, the biggest difference I've found is when I drink a great pinot out of the Riedel Oregon pinot glasses (which have a curved rim, Riedel calls them the XL Pinot Vinum) - oh, are those glasses beautiful! They are a finer, thinner glass too, similar to the one found in the Riedel Cabernet decanters.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice glasses - but fragile, August 13, 2011

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A. Chan "joycruiser01" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Riedel Vinum XL Cabernet Glass, Set of 2 (Kitchen)

No issues. They came in perfect but due the size I am always a little comprehensive when handling the glasses especially when drying the glasses on the kitchen counter. It does distract a little bit of the enjoyment when the glasses are in use during dinner time when I am worrying about knocking them down because they are so tall but otherwise a great product.

Dec 2011

Broke the first glass in less than 6 months with this buy. My daughter bought me a set of 2 about 2 yrs ago but I broke both of them as well, so these are my 2nd set. Even with extra care they are extremely fragile. 2 of them broke during cleaning and the 3rd one was tipped over on a granite counter top. I also bought another set for my daughter this X'mas and one of the glasses came in broken but replaced promptly by the seller, so no problem. However, my wife has warned me not to get replacements because they are just too fragile. She won't clean it for me any more. So I have to change this into a 4 star.

5.0 out of 5 stars These glasses are awesome., August 12, 2010

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Christopher Sargent - See all my reviews

This review is from: Riedel Vinum XL Cabernet Glass, Set of 2 (Kitchen)

If you are looking for relatively inexpensive wine glasses for your big red wines, get these. They really are enormous, and fun to drink out of. They make my old Vinum Bordeaux glasses look tiny. There's a deal right now for two of these PLUS two Riedel O's as well, for the same price. Those are great for BYOB!