Product Description
Perfect for everyday use and an amazing value at 8 glasses for the price of 6, the eight extra-large red-wine glasses in this set are part of the moderately priced Ouverture series offered by world-renowned wineglass maker Riedel Crystal. Made of lead-free crystal and machine blown, these glasses are dishwasher-safe. Their thin rims are cut and polished to Riedel's exacting standards, so wine flows easily onto the palate. Each glass stands 7-7/8 inches high, and their large bowls help release the wine's aroma for full enjoyment. Though glasses shaped and sized for different types of wine seem a tradition today, Riedel was the pioneer of this revolutionary concept, which has created a lasting effect on the globe's wine culture.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #490 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: Ouverture Magnum
- Brand: Riedel
- Model: 5408/80
- Dimensions: 7.80" h x
4.00" w x
4.00" l,
.45 pounds
- Set of 8 for the price of 6; Ouverture Magnum glasses; 18-5/8 ounces
- Designed by Riedel to enhance enjoyment of full-bodied red wines
- Machine-made from lead-free glass with exceptional clarity and brilliance
- Styling combines elongated bowl, generous sizing, and comfortable stem
- Dishwasher-safe; additional Ouverture wine and spirits glasses also available
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Product Description
Intended for everyday enjoyment and comfort with wine, the Ouverture line from Riedel Glassworks pairs accessible pricing with expert design. Machine-made for consistency, Ouverture pieces are crafted from lead-free glass with exceptional clarity. A collection of wine stems and spirits glasses, they are pleasant in the hand, attractive on the table, and safe in the dishwasher for maximum ease. This Magnum glass is the Ouverture answer to full-bodied red wines and features an elongated bowl, comfortable stem, and generous size. It stands 7-7/8 inches high and holds 18-5/8 ounces of your favorite cabernet sauvignon, merlot, or shiraz. Packaged here in a set of eight at the usual price for six, it makes a smart purchase as well as a lovely addition to the home barware collection.
Customer Reviews
Simple, reliable, and durable
When I first started drinking wine a decade ago, I thought it'd be kind of cool to buy a bunch of different wine glasses. You know the drill: smallish ones for white wines, bigger ones for reds, humongous ones for Bordeaux, insanely large fishbowl-esque ones for Burgundy, and so on and so forth. Although it's nice to whip out the big fancy ones for a special occasion, I find myself returning to the Riedel Overture Magnum glasses again and again and again. Why? For one, they're big enough to allow for some mighty swirling without splashing wine all over yourself (which is embarrassing). They're also durable enough to stand up to (ahem) drunken handling during boisterous dinner parties and/or hungover washing up the morning after. They've survived the dishwasher a couple of dozen times and still look good; they seem to do just fine with any kind of wine (except for dessert wines - if you start pouring half bottles into these things, you run out too quickly). In short, these are the glasses you'll wind up using nearly every time you drink wine. Don't worry about those ridiculous "Nebbiolo only" or whatever glasses that cost the earth and are more fragile than Kanye West's ego - just grab a set of these and get down to drinking. You won't regret it.
Excellent Everyday Wine Glasses
After hearing my brother rave about the Riedel brand of higher priced glasses, I wanted a set of everyday glasses for mostly reds. Not thinking he could get a good set of Reidel's for the "price point", he purchased me 8 glasses from Target for @$80. Those quickly were returned for this set of 8 Riedel Ouverture Red Wine glasses for my "everyday" wine glasses. Yes, they are for "red wine", but I've enjoyed a few whites out of them as well with no complants. Overall, I'd rate this as a must buy for someone looking for an oversized/large everyday wine glass. In fact we like them so much, I just purchased a set for my brother-in-law and his fiance for Christmas. Ignore the 2 star rating, as they also raved about them as well in their review!
Perfect red wine glasses
Good heft, not too flimsy or too heavy and a great size for swirling. Best price around and well packed for shipping.