Posts Tagged “Extreme”

- Produced by world-renowned European glassmakers
- 24% lead crystal adds clarity and brilliance
- Hand-washing recommended
- Perfect for bridal or any gift-giving occasion
- Dishwasher-safe, but washing by hand recommended
Product Description A perfect addition to your Riedel collection, these Riedel Vinum Extreme Sauvignon Blanc glasses are designed specifically for medium-bodied white wines such as white Bordeaux, Hermitage Blanc, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon-Semillon, and Viognier. The Extreme line, most known for their larger, more dramatic diamond shaped bowls, provide an even larger surface area, exposing the wine to more oxygen and allowing it to fully open up, resulting in heightened performance, and further enhanced drinking experience for those using them. The Riedel Vinum Extreme collection was designed in response to the continued improvement in the quality of wines being produced today. As wines have become more dense, concentrated and perfected, so has the call for new glass shapes. The Extreme line is machine-made of 24% lead crystal.Amazon.com Review Renowned European glassmaker Riedel designs the shape of each glass to most fully enhance the appreciation of the wine within. To meet the demand of today’s increasingly more concentrated wines, Riedel developed the Vinum Extreme line, which features a pronounced diamond shaped bowl. Slender and graceful, the two Vinum Extreme glasses in this set are designed especially to give capture the aromas of whites such as Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier, Pinot Blanc, and Riesling. At the same time, the modern diamond shape looks distinctly snazzier than typical wine stems.
Though Vinum Extreme glasses are machine-made to be affordable, the glasses nonetheless consist of 24 percent lead crystal for distinctive clarity and brilliance. Each Sauvignon Blanc glass stands 9-1/2 inches tall and holds 16-1/4 ounces at full capacity, and as part of a set makes a handsome wedding gift or augments an existing collection. While dishwasher-safe, Vinum Extreme crystal is best washed by hand to prevent detergent residue that can affect wine taste. –Ann Bieri
Riedel Vinum Extreme Sauvignon Blanc Glasses, Set of 2
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- Produced by world-renowned European glassmakers
- 24% lead crystal adds clarity and brilliance
- Hand-washing recommended
- Perfect for bridal or any gift-giving occasion
- Dishwasher-safe, but washing by hand recommended
Product Description A perfect addition to your Riedel collection, these Riedel Vinum Extreme Pinot Noir glasses are designed specifically for full-bodied red wines with high acidity and moderate tannin, such as Pinot Noir, Barbaresco, Barolo, Beaujolais, Red Burgundy, and Nebbiolo.The Extreme line, most known for their larger, more dramatic diamond shaped bowls, provide an even larger surface area, exposing the wine to more oxygen and allowing it to fully open up, resulting in heightened performance, and further enhanced drinking experience for those using them. The Riedel Vinum Extreme collection was designed in response to the continued improvement in the quality of wines being produced today. As wines have become more dense, concentrated and perfected, so has the call for new glass shapes. The Extreme line is machine-made of 24% lead crystal.Amazon.com Review Renowned European glassmaker Riedel designs the shape of each glass to most fully enhance the appreciation of the wine within. To meet the demand of today’s increasingly more concentrated wines, Riedel developed the Vinum Extreme line, which features a pronounced diamond shaped bowl. The widest of the line’s red wine glasses, each standing 9-1/2 inches tall and holding a whopping 29-5/8 ounces at full capacity, the two Vinum Extreme glasses in this set are designed especially to give Pinot Noir and Red Burgundy the broad breathing surface they require. At the same time, the modern diamond shape looks distinctly snazzier than typical wine stems.
Though Vinum Extreme glasses are machine-made to be affordable, the glasses consist of 24 percent lead crystal for exceptional clarity and brilliance. The set of two European-made glasses makes a handsome wedding gift or augments an existing collection. While dishwasher-safe, Vinum Extreme crystal, especially in the larger sizes, is best washed by hand to prevent both breakage and the detergent residue that can affect wine taste. –Ann Bieri
Riedel Vinum Extreme Pinot Noir Glasses, Set of 2
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- Set of 2 Cabernet/Merlot glasses measuring 9-3/4 inches tall and holding 30-3/8 ounces each
- Machine-made from 24-percent lead crystal for superb brilliance and clarity
- Oversized, diamond-shaped design enables wines to breathe; tapered rim for swirling
- Dishwasher-safe; washing by hand recommended for optimal performance
- Graceful, symmetrical profiles with slender stems that keep body heat away from wine
Product Description A perfect addition to your Riedel collection, these Riedel Vinum Extreme Cabernet/Merlot glasses are designed specifically for wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The Extreme line, most known for their larger, more dramatic diamond shaped bowls, provide an even larger surface area, exposing the wine to more oxygen and allowing it to fully open up, resulting in heightened performance, and further enhanced drinking experience for those using them. The Riedel Vinum Extreme collection was designed in response to the continued improvement in the quality of wines being produced today. As wines have become more dense, concentrated and perfected, so has the call for new glass shapes. The Extreme line is machine-made of 24% lead crystal.Amazon.com Review Renowned European glassmaker Riedel designs the shape of each glass to most fully enhance the appreciation of the wine within. To meet the demand of today’s increasingly more concentrated wines, Riedel developed the Vinum Extreme line, which features a pronounced diamond shaped bowl. Oversized and extra-tall, each standing 9-3/4 inches tall and holding a whopping 30-3/8 ounces at full capacity, the two Vinum Extreme glasses in this set are designed especially to give Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot plenty of breathing surface. At the same time, the modern diamond shape looks distinctly snazzier than typical wine stems.
Though Vinum Extreme glasses are machine-made to be affordable, the glasses nonetheless consist of 24 percent lead crystal for distinctive clarity and brilliance. The set of two European-made glasses makes a handsome wedding gift or augments an existing collection. While dishwasher-safe, Vinum Extreme crystal, especially in the larger sizes, is best washed by hand to prevent both breakage and the detergent residue that can affect wine taste. –Ann Bieri
Riedel Vinum Extreme Cabernet/Merlot Glasses, Set of 2
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- Made in Bavaria by world-renowned glassmakers
- Machine-blown lead crystal
- Glass designed to highlight the fine qualities of dessert wines
- Washing by hand recommended
- 8-7/8 inches tall; 10 ounce full capacity
Product Description Perfect for sweeter dessert wines, this Riedel Vinum Extreme icewine glass features an elegant narrow bowl on a tall stem. Gorgeous and elegant, these Extreme glasses are designed with a diamond-shaped silhouette, distinguishing this collection with a more modern look and generous bowl size. Packed in a set of 2, the glasses stand 8-7/8 inches tall, with a full capacity of 10 ounces.Amazon.com Review Renowned Austrian glassmaker Riedel designs the shape of each glass to most fully enhance the appreciation of the wine within. Crafted in the modern diamond shape of Riedel’s Vinum Extreme line, this elegantly tall glass highlights the sweet aspects of icewine (made from grapes frozen on the vine) and other dessert wines. Beautifully balanced and with just the right mixture of delicacy and stability, the set of two makes a handsome gift or adds to an existing collection for the budding oenophile. Each long-stemmed icewine glass stands 8-7/8 inches tall and holds 10 ounces at full capacity.
Riedel developed the Vinum Extreme line to meet the demand of today’s increasingly more concentrated wines. Though produced in Bavaria of more than 24 percent lead crystal, which lends superb brilliance and clarity, Vinum Extreme glasses are affordable because they are machine-made rather than mouth-blown. While dishwasher-safe, Vinum Extreme crystal is best washed by hand to prevent detergent residue that can affect wine taste. –Ann Bieri
Riedel Vinum Extreme Icewine/Dessert Wine Glass, Set of 2
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