Riedel Vinum XL Martini Glasses (set of 2), Precision Blown Crystal Martini Glasses with Stem - Elegant Cocktail Glasses for Bar, 9.5oz, Machine Washable

These are beautiful and a joy to sip from, also merely to hold in the hand. They seem to have the perfect shape for a variety of wines and I've happily had champagne from them as well. They are more petite than the popular larger sizes for Chardonnays and Pinot noir, yet lovely for all uses. The shape, grace, weight, and feel of these truly sets them apart. Exquisite.

While it's true that you can get decent glasses for cheaper, they can't approach the experience of drinking a great Bordeaux inspired wine out of a glass that's designed specifically to enhance the experience is something that other offerings just can't match.I have Riedel Sommelier glasses, which are hand blown lead crystal but they're very expensive and very fragile so I don't feel comfortable using them every day. These Vinum series Bordeaux glasses are a great everyday solution. Lead crystal, formed to enhance specific qualities in the wines I love the most but machine blown and more sturdy.And I'll tell you a little secret: unless you're dealing with a hardcore wine snob, most people will be just as blown away by these as they are by the much more expensive Sommelier versions. Personally, I prefer not to drink wine with people who use words like "precocious" to describe wine, I'd much rather enjoy wine with people who can just appreciate it for what it is and what it does in their mouth.These glasses are perfect for 99% of your wine drinking (of you're drinking big reds) and I'm pretty sure most people will get more enjoyment out of them than their more expensive cousins.Salute!

Sturdy glassware that beautiful and utilitarian.

These glasses are made for white wine. They are specifically made for Sauvignon Blanc. If you are a white wine drinker, you will love these glasses. Riedel makes the very best quality wine glass I have ever used. Because of their shape and design, these glasses make your wine taste the best. I did not believe that until I tried them for myself. The price was excellent since I paid double that 10 years ago for a set of two. Splurge on these wine glasses!

I am a big fan of the Riedel wine glasses and have purchased 2 different styles. They are elegantly simple and the glass/crystal is durable but not thick. Be sure to check the height is compatible with your cupboard space. I like that they can be washed in the dishwasher as it gives them that nice crisp clean. they have been washed many times and the glass remains clear and shiny.

Great wine glasses!

I ran into the Reidel glassware on a cruise and did the wine tasting of putting the same wine in different glasses. This glass is also known as the Tannin Tamer and really does work to remove the tannic bite present in dark reds. Like any crystal glass, they are a bit easier the shatter than the thick, not so versatile glasses, but if you are spending this much, hopefully you take care of your stuff. The Sommelier had said never to use soap on the glasses, but the website belies that and they are much prettier to look at and to drink from if they are well washed with soap and water. You can occasionally polish them by holding them in the steam from a boiling pot of water and using lint free glasses, they really shine then, but for normal use, a bit of dawn and water goes a long way.Do rinse them right after use. They form a ring of dark red right around the stem and unless you have small hands, cleaning it is tough.

Good value for the money

Gorgeous option for drinking Pinot noir! Typical of the Riedel brand - light & delicate to drink from, they never disappoint. I’m always proud to pair great wine with beautiful glasses !

Great design, shape, adds pizzazz to the wine

Me gustaron mucho.Buenas para disfrutar un tinto.

The glasses themselves are quality; lightweight but reasonably durable considering their delicacy. This is a popular brand well-known for their varietal specific glassware; as my space (and patience) is limited, after some research I chose this specific model as a good all-around glass for common white varietals and medium-bodied reds in a pinch. I used to work in the industry and in spite of this (or perhaps because of it) I decided life is too short to buy six different sets of glasses. I'm happy with the product performance.What I'm not happy with is Amazon's bizarre approach to packing delicate glassware; they just throw the Riedel box in a cardboard shipper with no attempt at isolation or protection, hope for the best and call it a day. One out of eight glasses arrived broken. Simply not worth the trouble to return them and either get them elsewhere or roll the dice to see if the next shipment arrived intact. So I'm eating the cost of one broken glass and cutting my losses; that said I will not be buying glassware from Amazon again.

Happy with the product but Amazons handling of items leaves something to be desired. Will be contacting seller.