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Extreme Cabernet Glasses
The Riedel Restaurant Extreme Cabernet Glass (0454/0) is designed for the category where glassware makes the most dramatic difference: bold, tannic, full-bodied red wines where the wrong glass amplifies bitterness and the right glass reveals fruit. The distinctive diamond-shaped bowl with wide-angled contours is engineered specifically for this job. At 800ml, it provides generous space for the aromatics of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and similar structured New World reds to develop fully before reaching the nose.
The rim geometry directs the wine to the front palate on entry, where the sweetness of fruit registers first and the tannin is delivered in a way that reads as structure rather than astringency. Machine-made in lead-free crystal, certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, sold in sets of 12.
Key features:
- Diamond-shaped wide-angle bowl: The distinctive geometric bowl provides additional space for bold New World wine aromatics to develop fully, with wide angles that allow the bouquet to unfold before reaching the nose
- Front-palate delivery softens tannin: The rim geometry directs wine to the front of the palate on entry, emphasising fruit sweetness and delivering tannin as structure rather than bitterness
- 800ml capacity for full aeration: Generous volume allows Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and similar structured reds to breathe adequately
- Engineered for New World red wines: Specifically designed to highlight the fruit-forward, softness-forward character of bold New World Cabernet styles
- Covers: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shiraz, Malbec, and other full-bodied tannic reds
- 1,500-cycle dishwasher certification: EN 12875-1/2 certified
- Set of 12, trade-only: Restaurant-format case quantity
What Restaurant Professionals Ask About This Product
How does the diamond shape actually affect the wine?
The wide-angled bowl geometry increases the surface area of wine exposed to air at any given fill level, which accelerates aeration and brings forward aromatic compounds faster than a narrower bowl. The front-palate delivery from the rim geometry means the wine's first impression on the palate is its fruit sweetness rather than its tannin, which for high-tannin New World reds makes the wine taste more approachable and better balanced, particularly when served young.
Is this glass suitable for Old World Cabernet and Bordeaux?
The Extreme Cabernet bowl is optimised for the fruit-forward, softness-forward profile of New World Cabernet styles. Old World Cabernet from Bordeaux can also benefit from this glass, but the effect is less transformative than with bold New World expressions. For serious Bordeaux where the wine's structure and complexity are the point, a more neutral large-bowl red wine glass may be the better choice.
How does this compare to the standard Restaurant range Cabernet glass?
The Extreme range pushes the design further, with more pronounced geometric contours specifically engineered to address the characteristics of bold New World reds. The Restaurant range is the broader everyday option. The Extreme Cabernet is the more specialist choice for lists that lean heavily toward bold New World styles.
How many dishwasher cycles will this glass survive?
EN 12875-1/2 certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, corresponding to 10+ years of normal restaurant service life.
The Extreme Shape: Engineering Softness Into Structure
The Extreme collection makes a specific argument: that the right glass shape can actively make a wine taste better, not just present it more attractively. For bold, tannic New World reds, this argument is at its most compelling. Cabernet Sauvignon with 14.5% alcohol and grippy tannins in the wrong glass is a difficult drink. In a glass that directs the wine to the front palate and gives the aromatics room to develop, the same wine reveals its fruit and presents its tannin as structure rather than aggression.
The diamond-shaped bowl is the visual expression of this engineering. The wide angles are not a design flourish: they are the functional mechanism by which the glass increases the wine-to-air surface area and controls the delivery angle to the palate. The shape looks dramatic because it is doing something specific.
For wine lists that lean toward bold New World reds, the Extreme Cabernet is the glass that makes those wines show at their best.
Specifications
Care & Use Instructions
Dishwasher Use: EN 12875-1/2 certified for 1,500 cycles. Use stemmed glass racks with individual compartment support. The 247mm height requires adequate rack clearance. Remove promptly and allow to air dry.
Storage: Store upright. Never stack or store rim-down. Annual breakage rates for tall stemmed glasses of this profile typically run 15-20% in active restaurant service.
Breakage Planning: 15-20% annually in active restaurant service.
Why Buy From The Riedel Shop?
As specialist Riedel retailers, we stock the full Riedel Restaurant programme and can advise on building a complete glassware solution for your operation. The Restaurant Extreme range is designed for professional restaurant and bar use; we can help you identify the right products for your specific service context. Available exclusively to trade customers.
Our Guarantees to You
- ✓ No Quibble Returns
- ✓ Half-Price Accidental Breakage Replacement (2 Years)
- ✓ Price Match Guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does delivery take?
Standard delivery to mainland UK addresses typically takes 3-5 working days. For urgent orders, contact us to discuss expedited options.
Can I return products if they don't suit our operation?
We offer a no quibble return guarantee on unopened cases in original packaging. We recommend ordering one case to trial the product before committing to larger quantities.
Do you offer volume discounts for larger orders?
For restaurants and groups requiring significant quantities, contact us to discuss volume pricing and delivery arrangements.
Is this product available to home customers?
This product (SKU 0454/0) is designed for trade and professional use. Consumer equivalents may be available through Riedel's retail channels.
