Riedel Sommeliers Black Stemless Cabernet Tasting Glass, Packed in Gift Tube

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Product Features

• Produced by world renowned Austrian glassmakers
• Hand-made, mouth-blown
• Hand-washing recommended
• A wonderful addition to your Riedel collection
• Packed in a handsome gift tube; wash by hand

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 4.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00086HGI0
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 8400/0
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #99,753 in Kitchen & Dining (See Bestsellers in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review
After the great success of Riedel's first jet-black Blind-Blind Tasting glass, the company has come out with a number of black tasting glasses in the top-shelf Sommeliers collection that take the popular O tumbler form. The opaque black glass hides not only the color of the wine (many oenophiles can't tell a white from a red when the color is not apparent), but the clarity, sediment, and depth of the wine, forming a double-blind test. However, these new black tumblers also make a bold contemporary statement and work fabulously for casual yet appreciative wine drinking. And, the stemless design means breakage is kept to a minimum.

Made in Austria by acclaimed glassmakers, the Sommeliers tumbler is mouth-blown of 24-percent lead crystal for superior delicacy. The size and shape enhances the appreciation of Cabernets, and a thumb indentation in the side and an index finger indentation in the bottom help provide a secure grasp. The tumbler comes handsomely packaged in a single gift tube, ideal for a wine lover who enjoys hosting tasting parties. Sommeliers crystal should be washed by hand to ensure longevity and to keep the glass surface free of detergent residue that can affect wine taste. --Ann Bieri

Product Description
Elegance meets function with this Riedel Sommeliers Black Cabernet Tasting glass. Inspired by Riedel's popular Blind-Blind Tasting glass, the design is stemless like that of the trendy Riedel-O tumbler, and features two indents in the glass for a comfortable grasp; one on the side, intended for the thumb, and also in the base for the index finger. This glass is excellent for "blind" tasting events and parties, makes a perfect gift for wine lovers, and comes packed in an elegant gift tube. Hand-washing recommended.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional Blind Tasting, October 10, 2007

By	A. J. Wechsler "Technologist" (california, US of A) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Guys and Gals, and all persons that are learning the art of wine tasting. First it is a very individual ART and there is no Right nor Wrong; To this end, the Reidel Black tasting glasses are the finest in allowing your senses expand into your tasting experience. When you are sure that your bottle is good, than a chance to experience your wine without the interference of your eyes, is just simply expansive. Like when one loses a sense like sight, all of the others take over and you find a whole world of other ways to "see" the world. These glasses feel great allowing for a firm dimpled two fingered hold on the glass just like the Pundt on the bottom of a fine bottle of wine.... Swirl to your hearts content and firmly allow the wine to expand and allow yourself to enter the experience

Riedel Sommeliers Black Stemless Cabernet Tasting Glass, Packed in Gift Tube

5.0 out of 5 stars A top shelf experience, April 17, 2008

By	B. C. Peterson "bauhaus83" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It's interesting looking and a great conversation starter when guests are over having wine. More importantly, it feels really great in your hand. And, of course, the legendary Riedel quality.