Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33247 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Spiegelau
• Dimensions: 7.80" h x 10.20" w x 11.50" l, 3.20 pounds

Features

• Excellent for serving larger portions of red wine
• 9 inches tall, 2-1/2-inch diameter across top of glass
• Elegant design with thin stems
• Made in Germany
• Hand wash with mild detergent

Amazon.com Review
This set of simple but elegant crystal wine glasses would grace the simplest outdoor picnic as well as a multicourse formal meal in the dining room. The glasses are 9 inches tall, 2-1/2 inches across the top, and 3 inches across the wider portion of the tulip shape. They have very thin stems and wide, stable bottoms that won't tip easily--a design bonus, since no one likes trying to clean red wine out of a tablecloth. A set of these glasses would make a lovely housewarming or wedding gift, along with a select bottle from your favorite winery. --Marcie Bovetz

Customer Reviews

great everyday glass for the wine enthusiast
OK so these are not Riedels, but at this price, who cares? These glasses are very similar in shape to Riedel Vinum glasses (NOT Vinum Extreme) but are a bit less weighty, and appear to be made of slightly thinner glass. However, once you start using these glasses you will not notice the difference. I bought the Spiegelau glasses because I got sick and tired of paying $15+ per stem to replace my Riedels after breaking them -- after all, I would rather spend the money buying wine, not glasses, wouldn't you? I got a great deal (buy the bord stems and get the burg stems free) from Amazon and bought two dozen. I have been very pleased and have not broken a single stem. The glasses look nice and are excellent for tastings -- and at this price useful for larger group tastings. I wash them in the dishwasher with no problem. You can pay 2-3X more for Riedels but I bet you won't be able to tell the difference. Also, since they are less expensive than the Riedels, you don't have to be overly concerned about breakage. All-in-all a great glass and a great value -- highly recommended if you are serious about wine of if you just want a set of good looking stems that won't break the bank.

*Better* than Riedel for every day use
I strongly dispute the previous reviewer. I own a winery and have experienced most every stemware made. I use these Spiegelau glasses for every-day use, and LOVE THEM. In contrast to what one reviewer said, I find them slightly thicker than the Riedels, and hence -- as s/he noted -- they don't break nearly as often. The shape is very elegant; slightly more modern or contemporary. These Vino Grande Reds work well for both reds and whites, and you don't need to worry about them breaking. 1) they don't break as often, and 2) they are a fraction of the price. I have bought three dozen of them, and have NEVER seen any flaws or imperfections. I find the quality every bit as good as Riedel. My Riedels are pulled out when I want to "impress" a wine writer. Otherwise, it's Spiegelau for me!

Love these Glasses
These glasses are beautiful. Although I could never seriously consider spending the money for Riedels, I did handle one at the liquor store. I prefer the balance of the Spiegelau.
Most important, the wine tastes better in these quality glasses than in the inexpensive "no names." We enjoyed a Cabernet in our new glasses. Then to make sure I wasn't just imagining that it tasted better in my new purchase, I poured some wine in my old glasses. My husband's response to the wine in our old glasses was "What's wrong with this wine." Maybe we should have tasted from the old glasses then from the new ones. Even with all of the write-ups I never dreamed it would make that much difference.