Spiegelau Vino Grande Magnum Bordeaux Glasses, Set of 6

by Spiegelau

Product Features

• Set of six glasses, designed especially for wines of the Bordeaux region
• Glasses hold a generous 22-ounces
• Non-lead crystal
• Each glass stands 9 inches high with a sturdy base and graceful stem
• Dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning; made in Germany

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12.7 x 9.7 x 8.8 inches ; 3.4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00004SUID
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 4510035
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #89,109 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

Several years ago, an article in Wine Spectator magazine noted the importance of a high-quality glass for improving a wine's looks and enhancing its bouquet. However, the magazine lamented, many of the attributes that increase the beauty and value of the glass actually obscure the wine. Spiegelau's Vino Grande series is part of a connoisseur line designed specifically for wine lovers. The thin rim means less distraction from the taste and texture of the wine. Tap the glass gently with your fingernail and you'll hear the distinctive ping of fine crystal.

This generously sized wine glass measures 9 inches high and is designed to showcase the Bordeaux region's Cabernet Sauvignons and Merlots. The glasses are billed as dishwasher-safe and are sturdy enough for everyday use, as proven by their use in restaurants. Still, we'd recommend hand washing. --Irene Svete

Customer Reviews

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58 of 65 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quite nice, but not the perfect choise, June 8, 2001

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Doktor Octo "doktor_octo" (Los Angeles, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Spiegelau Vino Grande Magnum Bordeaux Glasses, Set of 6 (Kitchen)

I really like these glasses, but they do have a couple drawbacks in my opinion.

First, the pros: 1) Crystal look and feel and sound 2) Nice design and overall shape 3) Large capacity for big wines 4) Comparable to Riedels, but 1/2 the price

Some 'cons': 1) Man! These things are big! I mean, at 9 inches tall, they're at least and inch taller than the big Riedels 2) Some visual distortion through the glass down near the bottom. Perhaps the glass is thicker, creating refraction. The Riedels don't suffer from this - perfect 'optics' all the way to the step.

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent inexpensive stemware, March 2, 2005

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Mickey Shipwreck (Island J, Brigstocke Township, N. Ontario) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Spiegelau Vino Grande Magnum Bordeaux Glasses, Set of 6 (Kitchen)

I've been using Spiegelau wine glasses for several years, and they are excellent. The bordeaux glass is great for bordeaux or any merlot or cabernet sauvignon based wine. These glasses are designed to enhance the bouquet of those types of wine. (They're also not bad for Rhones, though I prefer the Reidel Vinum syrah glass.)

If you drink a lot of burgundy, or pinot noir, or Italian Piedmont wines (barolo, barbaresco, langhe), I'd suggest Spiegelau's burgundy glass. If your preference is zinfandel or chianti, you're a bit out of luck with Spiegelau however. Their chianti glass isn't very good. Try the Riedel vinum chianti glass for these wines; you'll be knocked out by the way it focuses the bouquet.

Some reviewers have complained about breakage. I've seldom broken a glass, but it does occasionally happen during washing. My method is to clear the sink, run the water as hot as possible, put a bit of dishsoap in each glass. I then use a special ultra soft brush (which I got at a local wine shop for about $6) to clean the glass, removing fingerprints and especially the gunk around the rim. Then rinse thoroughly with very hot water. Invert on cloth. After about half an hour, with the glasses almost dry, you can wipe them off with paper towels (which don't leave any lint behind) and put them away.

The main thing is never to lay them down in the sink, and wash one glass at a time. Just do the wine glasses and pay attention to what you're doing. Don't try to stick your hand inside the bowl when drying; just use the paper towels.

Finally, even though these glasses are supposed to be dishwasher safe, I don't know why anybody who loves wine would put stemware in a dishwasher. Dishwashers always leave a film, and eventually their abrasive detergents will put microscopic scratches on the glasses, which lose their clarity as a consequence.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big and beautiful, June 5, 2002

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This review is from: Spiegelau Vino Grande Magnum Bordeaux Glasses, Set of 6 (Kitchen)

I couldn't bring myself to spend the money on Reidel glasses, and these are a great alternative. They really do make wine drinking more enjoyable. The size and shape of the glass brings out the aroma of reds beautifully. The rims are thin, and the glass balances nicely in your hand. The generous size also makes for a striking table setting. Very satisfied.