Riedel Sommeliers Blind Tasting Glass, Packed in a Single Gift Tube by Riedel

Riedel Sommeliers Blind Tasting Glass, Packed in a Single Gift Tube

Features

Black opaque blind tasting glass from Riedelżs Sommeliers line
Crafted of full-lead crystal; Riedelżs only black glass
Hand-made and mouth-blown in Austria by renowned glassmakers
Specially designed to hide the color of wine, but usable as an elegant set
Measures 8-7/8 inches tall; full capacity 13-3/8 ounces; wash by hand

Product Review
Sometimes even a wine connoisseur can't tell the difference between a red and a white wine when the color is obscured. This all-black, opaque glass from Riedel's renowned Sommeliers line hides the color of a wine to keep a tasting blind. Riedel's only black glass, the blind taster makes an excellent gift for an oenophile, a fun gift for a group of friends with which to experiment, or starts an elegant set.

Made in Austria by acclaimed glassmakers, the Sommeliers line is mouth-blown of 24-percent lead crystal for exceptional clarity and brilliance. While clarity is not an issue with the blind tasting glass, the fact that the glass is made by hand gives it a delicacy and fine balance that would otherwise be missing. This particular glass measures 8-7/8 inches tall, holds 13-3/8 ounces at full capacity, and comes handsomely packaged in a single gift tube. 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
The statutesque design of Riedel's sommeliers black blind tasting glass makes a statement and is designed to eliminate the pre-conceptions of a wine prior to tasting. Hand made of 24% lead crystal it is a great addition to the Riedel Sommeliers collection. Recommend to hand wash. Size: 8-7/8"H, 13-3/8 oz. Riedel Model # 8400/15

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Updated on 12-5-2008.