Riedel Restaurant Performance Champagne Glasses (6 Pack)

Quick Overview: Riedel Restaurant Performance Champagne / Sparkling Wine Glass (set of 6), 375ml, 245mm tall, 80mm rim. Optic impact faceted bowl increases inner surface area for enhanced aromatic development. Co-designed by Georg and Maximilian Riedel. 1,500-cycle dishwasher certified. Trade-only.

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What Restaurant Professionals Ask About This Glass

The optic impact is a series of precision-pressed facets moulded into the bowl of the glass during production. They are visible as subtle ribs or ridges in the crystal that catch and refract light, which gives the bowl its distinctive visual character. Functionally, the facets increase the inner surface area of the bowl: more glass surface means more wine-to-air contact at any given liquid level, which accelerates the release of aromatic compounds and brings the wine's full aromatic complexity forward faster than a smooth bowl of equivalent volume. For a Champagne / Sparkling Wine with significant aromatic complexity, this is the difference between a wine that needs ten minutes in the glass to open and one that shows its full character from the first pour.

Both ranges are machine-made and varietal-specific, but they operate at different levels. The Restaurant range (0446 series) is Riedel's benchmark commercial glass: well-designed, durable, correctly shaped for each variety, and priced for broad trade adoption. Performance adds the optic impact bowl technology, the co-design input of Georg and Maximilian Riedel specifically for the range, and a more refined aesthetic with the long fine stem and large stable base. It is the appropriate upgrade for operations where the wine programme is a significant part of the guest experience and where the glassware is expected to communicate that seriousness visually as well as functionally.

The facets do not trap residue or impair cleaning in a correctly maintained commercial dishwasher. The Performance range carries the same EN 12875-1/2 certification for 1,500 cycles as other Riedel machine-made ranges. The one practical consideration is drying: the facets can hold water droplets more than a smooth bowl, which means more visible water marks if the glass is not dried promptly after the cycle. Remove from the rack as soon as the cycle ends and allow to air dry standing upright, or polish with a lint-free cloth before service.

The Restaurant Performance range is boxed in sets of 6, which reflects its positioning as a step up from the entry-level Restaurant range rather than a high-volume house glass. For operations requiring larger quantities, multiple cases can be ordered. For high-volume trade operations where 12-packs are a practical necessity, the standard Restaurant range (0446 series) is the more appropriate choice.

The Riedel Restaurant Performance Champagne / Sparkling Wine Glass is certified to EN 12875-1/2 standards for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles with no visible deterioration, corresponding to 10+ years of normal restaurant service life.

The Optic Impact and the Science of Champagne and sparkling wine Service

The argument for a wider Champagne glass is well established, and the Performance Champagne bowl makes it with the additional advantage of the optic impact faceting. A traditional flute channels the wine through a narrow opening that preserves effervescence efficiently but restricts the aromatic expression; a wide egg-shaped bowl opens the aromatics fully but allows effervescence to dissipate faster. The Performance bowl at 80mm finds the middle ground: wider than a flute at the base where the wine's aromatics develop, with a gentle taper at the rim that concentrates them at the nose while maintaining a sustained effervescence column.

The optic impact faceting adds a further dimension: the increased inner surface area brings the Champagne's aromatic complexity forward faster from the pour, which is particularly relevant for non-vintage Champagne served young, where the wine benefits from every structural advantage the glass can provide. For vintage Champagne or prestige cuvee with more developed character, the bowl gives the autolytic complexity, brioche, cream, evolved citrus, room to express itself in a way a narrow flute cannot.

At 375ml with a 245mm stem, the Performance Champagne glass is also visually distinctive: the same elegant tall stem as the rest of the range, with a bowl that reads as a considered choice rather than a default flute.

Specifications

Care & Use Instructions

Commercial Dishwasher Use: Certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles under EN 12875-1/2. Use a rack designed for tall stemmed glassware: the 245mm height requires adequate clearance from the rack lid. The optic impact facets can hold water droplets longer than a smooth bowl; remove from the rack promptly after the cycle ends and allow to air dry upright, or polish with a lint-free cloth before service to remove any visible water marks.

Polishing: For formal wine service, steam-polish with a lint-free cloth before placing on the table. Hold by the stem throughout. The optic impact facets catch and refract light when clean and dry; finger marks on the bowl are more visible on the faceted surface than on a smooth bowl and should be removed before service.

Serving Temperature: Do not chill the glass before service. Pour at the correct wine serving temperature into a clean, dry glass at room temperature.

Handling: The long fine stem and large stable base make the Performance glass comfortable to carry and stable on the table. Hold by the stem in service. The large base provides more tip-over resistance than a narrower base would at the same stem height.

Storage: Store upright with adequate clearance for the 245mm height. Never stack or store rim-down. The stem is the primary failure point; use stemmed-glass racks with individual compartment support. Annual breakage rates for tall stemmed wine glasses in restaurant service typically run 15-20%, with the stem and rim the common failure points.

Why Buy From The Riedel Shop?

As specialist Riedel retailers, we stock the full Restaurant Performance range and can advise on building a complete varietal-specific glass programme. Performance works alongside the standard Restaurant range for operations that want to differentiate between house pours and the wine list: the Restaurant range for the former, Performance for the latter. The full Performance range covers the major red, white, and sparkling categories from a single coherent collection. Available exclusively to trade customers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses typically takes 3-5 working days. For urgent orders, contact us to discuss expedited options.

We offer a no quibble return guarantee on unopened cases in original packaging. We recommend ordering one case to trial the glass before committing to larger quantities.

The Restaurant Performance range includes Cabernet/Merlot, Riesling, Champagne/Sparkling Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah/Shiraz, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay. Together the range covers the major varietal categories for a complete restaurant wine programme. All available in sets of 6 for trade customers.

For restaurants and groups requiring significant quantities, contact us to discuss volume pricing and delivery arrangements.

The Restaurant Performance range (set of 6, SKU 0884/28) is designed for trade use. Consumers looking for the same Performance shape in smaller quantities should look at the consumer Riedel Performance range, available in sets of 2.