Riedel Vinum Syrah Glasses, Set of 2

Product Description The classic machine-made Syrah and Shiraz glass of the established glass collection vinum should be part of the basic equipment of every sophisticated wine lover. It is shaped to deliver the classic Syrah aromas of toast and black olives. On the palate, It brings out the wine's silky, velvety structure and balanced flavors. The tannins melt into the fruit, appearing sweet rather than Acerbic on the back palate. Vinum glasses have proved to consumers and restaurateurs that the pleasure of consuming wine starts with the glass. All Riedel glasses are dishwasher safe. Amazon.com Guided by the idea that "content commands the shape," Riedel of Austria consistently earns first place among the makers of fine wine glasses. The Vinum series is the world's first line of machine-made glasses formed specifically to suit varietal characteristics. Crafted to exacting standards, the glasses are 24-percent lead crystal with a beautifully balanced feel. They offer the taste-enhancing benefits of Riedel's hand-formed glasses without the top-shelf expense. The striking height, elongated bowl, and relatively narrow mouth of these Vinum glasses are a fitting venue for the blackberry aromas and long sweet finish of Syrah wines. Ideal for balancing Syrah's tannins with its fruit, the glass is also suitable for Amarone, Blaufrankisch, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Grenache, Hermitage Rouge, Malbec, Mourvedre, Pinotage, and Shiraz. Graceful yet dramatic in the hand, it stands 9-1/4 inches high and has a 22-7/8-ounce full capacity. Washing by hand is recommended. --Emily Bedard

• The classic machine-made Syrah and Shiraz glass of the established glass collection vinum should be part of the basic equipment of every sophisticated wine lover
• The glass is shaped to deliver the classic Syrah aromas of toast and black olives
• The tannins melt into the fruit, appearing sweet rather than Acerbic on the back palate
• Vinum glasses have proved to consumers and restaurateurs that the pleasure of consuming wine starts with the glass
• All Riedel glasses are dishwasher safe
• Glass Height is 9 1/4 inches and the capacity is 24 3/8 ounces