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Extreme Pinot Noir Glasses
The Riedel Restaurant Extreme Pinot Noir Glass (0454/07) addresses the central challenge of Pinot Noir glassware: the grape is delicate and aromatic, but it needs a large bowl to give those aromatics room to develop. At 770ml with a 113mm diameter, the large diamond-shaped bowl provides the volume that Pinot Noir's complex aromatic profile — red cherry, earth, forest floor, subtle spice — requires to unfold fully.
The slightly tapered rim directs the wine to the front palate to enhance the fruit notes while the acidity is tempered rather than emphasised. The wide-angle diamond geometry allows the wine to breathe properly, with ample room for complex aromas to develop and evolve before reaching the nose. Particularly effective with New World Pinot Noir. Machine-made in lead-free crystal, certified for 1,500 commercial dishwasher cycles, sold in sets of 12.
Key features:
- Large diamond-shaped bowl for aromatic development: 770ml with 113mm diameter provides generous breathing space for Pinot Noir's fragile, complex aromatic profile to unfold fully before reaching the nose
- Slightly tapered rim enhances fruit over acidity: The rim geometry directs wine to the front palate, where fruit sweetness registers first and the characteristic high acidity of Pinot Noir is presented as freshness rather than sharpness
- Wide angles for complete aromatic expression: Ample space for the full complexity of red cherry, earth, and spice to develop within the bowl
- New World Pinot Noir focus: Specifically engineered to highlight the fruit-forward, softness-forward characteristics of New World expressions
- Covers: Pinot Noir (New World and Old World), Gamay, Spatburgunder, lighter Nebbiolo
- 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
Why does Pinot Noir need such a large bowl?
Pinot Noir's aromas are delicate and volatile: they develop slowly and dissipate quickly. A small bowl does not give them enough surface area to develop fully, which means the wine presents as thinner and simpler than it actually is. The 770ml of the Extreme Pinot Noir glass provides the volume for those aromatics to gather, develop, and intensify before reaching the rim. The slightly tapered rim then concentrates them at the nose rather than letting them dissipate.
Does the Extreme shape work for Old World Pinot Noir as well as New World?
Yes, though the effect differs. New World Pinot Noir is the primary target: the glass's emphasis on fruit and softness matches the wine's profile. Old World Pinot Noir from Burgundy also benefits from the large bowl, but the front-palate delivery is less transformative because the wine's character is less fruit-forward to begin with. The glass works correctly for both.
How does this compare to the Restaurant New World Pinot Noir glass (0447/07)?
The Restaurant 0447/07 is 850ml with a tulip shape and flared lip, developed in Oregon workshops. The Extreme 0454/07 is 770ml with the more pronounced diamond geometry of the Extreme collection, specifically engineered for fruit-forward New World softness. Both are valid Pinot Noir glasses; the choice depends on whether the diamond aesthetic of the Extreme collection suits the operation.
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.
Delicacy and Volume: The Pinot Noir Paradox
Pinot Noir is the variety where getting the glass right makes the most difference, and where getting it wrong is most costly. The grape's aromatic complexity — red fruit, earth, forest floor, and subtle spice — is fragile and needs room to breathe. In the wrong glass it presents as thin, acidic, and charmless. In the right glass it reveals the complexity that justifies its reputation.
The Extreme Pinot Noir bowl applies the collection's diamond geometry to this specific challenge: a large volume that gives the aromatics room, wide angles that allow them to develop at their own pace, and a rim that concentrates them at the nose rather than diffusing them. The front-palate delivery ensures the wine's fruit is the first impression, which frames the acidity correctly.
For operations with a Pinot Noir list, this glass is the investment that shows the wines 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 243mm height and 113mm diameter require adequate clearance and compartment spacing. Remove promptly and allow to air dry.
Storage: Store upright. Never stack. Annual breakage rates 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 0454/07) is designed for trade and professional use. Consumer equivalents may be available through Riedel's retail channels.
