Riedel Winewings Chardonnay

I have seen these used and was curious to try for myself. When the box arrived I was a bit shocked at the size. These are pretty large glasses. They seem well made and sturdy while retaining balance. I opened a 2008 Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Brücke and in 4 seconds understood the allure of the glass; the design of this keeps swirling focused and 'unmessy' when aggressive. Once placed to my nose I knew I had my new best glass for Riesling. The nose was concentrated & focused. These are a joy and truly add to the overall experience. I just purchased a second one and right now there is a good discount on Amazon.

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This glass is sophisticated and does help wine to open due to the wide surface area it creates. It is a large goblet, and looks elegant. There are several versions of this to match the designed varietal and I was pleased to find that Riedel engraves the appropriate type on the base by the branding. Subtle, but helpful if you get multiple types.

I thought it was silly and would never make a big difference to have the glasses shaped differently.....boy was I wrong! Because of the unique shapes, they hit your palate at different areas and truly bring out the different flavors and unique characteristics of each wine! The same wine will taste different in each glass! I noticed more changes in the reds than whites, however, I recommend that any wine enthusiast have at least 1 set. I got a set as a gift too for my family!

Got the Champagne, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Pinot Noir glass and they’ve become my go to glasses. The flatter shape at the bottom creates a nice surface area for more aeration, acting as a mini decanter. I like them so much I’ve started to give away my other glasses.In particular, the Chardonnay glass works well as a universal glass if you want to just get a set of one type.All the people complaining about the fragility of the glass must be using inappropriate washing and drying techniques. I’ve used many different kinds of crystal stemware and these are fine strength wise. The important thing is to avoid using thick towels to dry them. A thin microfiber towel for washing and a lint free cloth for drying is the way to go. Never twist the glass by the stem when drying. Haven’t broken one yet with daily use.

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My wife loves it for her chardonnay

The glasses have dirty spots and streaks, they have definitely been used before I got them. The glasses also have no small stickers/ labels that Riedel usually puts on every wine glass. I ordered the testing set as a new one, so I was really disappointed to get a used one.