Review on 🍷 Get 8 Riedel VINUM Bordeaux/Merlot/Cabernet Wine Glasses for the Price of 6! by Chris Endricko

Riedel Vinum is my choice for red wine tasting glasses. I taste a few hundred wines a year and this is my most reliable glass. I like the Riedel Vinum Extreme Cabernet/Merlot Glasses Set of 2, slightly better in looks and with some wines I really want to concentrate the taste, but this Vinum wine glass is my absolute favorite. Glasses I used for parallel taste tests. The choice of glass is important, so matching the wine to the glass is important. In general, match the type of glass to the type of wine you are tasting. However, even with glasses of the same type, there are differences between the manufacturers. All my red wines taste good thanks to a glass of Vinum. There are more specialized glasses that enhance the flavor of certain wines from certain glasses. Some of the large glasses shown in the photos are better suited for large, full-bodied red wines. However, older wines with more subtle flavor and balance taste better in a smaller glass (this Vinum review). The large bowl helps release the aroma. They are really good for stirring wine and releasing aromas to the nose (you really taste with your nose). The rim is nice and thin which is great. The balance in the hand is good; it's not too light to avoid breaking in your hand, but not too heavy to distract from the wine either. A good glass almost disappears from your memory when you drink. You will notice this when the wine is poured. You feel the feeling in your hand and the feeling on your lips. Then the glass should just go out of the way. They are a bit fragile and one is tempted to try the Spiegelau Vino Vino Bordeaux glass, a set of 4 pieces that are nearly identical in shape and size. This is good glass and worth considering, especially when price is an issue. I have tasted many wines with two glasses and I think this is a good product. However, a few things should be noted. The trunk or base of the Spiegelau is smaller than that of the Riedel Vinum. This makes it more likely to tip over and break, spilling wine all over the place. Not something to put me off buying them, but it's something to watch out for when using them. You also get slightly less crystal, which may be one of the reasons for the lower price. In addition, the Vinum frame is thinner and slimmer than the Spiegelau Vino Vino. This changes how the wine enters the mouth and releases the flavors. It also affects how the glass feels on your lips. A small amount can make a noticeable difference. The Spiegelau does not have a thick border, but it is thicker. However, this extra thickness makes the glass a little more durable. I recommend buying a Riedel Vinum glass if you are looking for glasses for yourself or for small groups to enjoy the wine. Be careful when washing (see below) and remember that sometimes they can break. There's a set of two glasses (Riedel Vinum Bordeaux, set of 2) that brings the overall price down if you just want a pair for personal use. If you are looking for a set of glasses for large parties and need a good quality set I would recommend Spiegelau. I would not recommend using the cheaper Riedel kits. Washing: My advice for washing all your beautiful wine glasses is to hand wash the next day. DO NOT wash glasses after drinking. Think about it. Your coordination is bad and you are about to wash your beautiful glasses. Rinse them off and then leave them on the counter. Second, get used to water stains. When I'm not having a delicious meal with guests, I wash my glasses by hand in very hot water and then dry them with a towel. I don't usually use soap and when I do it's a little on my fingers and just marginally. Cannot be washed in the dishwasher. NEVER hold the base of the foot or twist the glass. They will break off the trunk. Also, do not stick your hand or towel in the bowl to dry it out. You will only break the cup. Take the end of the towel, place it in a bowl and toss it around with the towel. Do not squeeze the towel so that it is tight. Have it pretty free there. You'll get most of the water off the sides, but not all. When it dries, stains remain. Next time you drink from it, do you really care? I'd rather have a few stains on my undamaged wine glasses than broken glasses. The stains will disappear if you pour the wine into a glass and shake it.