Description
The Riedel Sommelier Loire/Sauvignon Blanc glass has taken Riedel to the four corners of the globe, has involved hundreds of tasters, and has become the company's largest ever search for the optimum glass shape.
A Riedel 'Sauvignon blanc workshop' was held, in December 1997, at the Carmel Winery to illustrate the affects of the glass on wine. There it became apparent that the existing Vinum Sauvignon Blanc glass, while it enhanced the grape variety well, did not outperform the Ouverture white wine glass. This result led Riedel to hold tastings in Australia and New Zealand where the findings were similar, with the same three glasses winning each time.
Riedel developed prototypes to incorporate the shapes of the winning trio. To Riedel's great satisfaction, at workshops in Bordeaux and Austria, the newly developed shapes worked and some of the prototypes outperformed the trio.
The new Riedel Sommelier Loire/Sauvignon Blanc glass is suitable for all styles of Sauvignon Blanc, from the grassy, mineral wines of the Loire to the oak-aged, honeyed blends from Bordeaux. The tall, slim glass offers freshness and intensity on the nose, a harmonious palate, with an excellent balance of fruit and acidity, and a minerally finish.
The Riedel Sommelier Loire/Sauvignon Blanc glass is mouth blown from lead-free crystal.
Perfect with the following grape varieties...
- Ausbruch
- Bacchus
- Barsac
- Blanc du Bois
- Chenin Blanc
- Corvina
- Dessertwine
- Gewürztraminer
- Ice Wine
- Jurançon Moelleux
- Lambrusco
- Loire white
- Loupiac
- Muskateller
- Müller-Thurgau
- Pouilly-Fumé
- Recioto di Soave
- Sancerre
- Sauternes
- Sauvignon Blanc unoaked
- Sylvaner
- Sémillon
- Tokaji
- Traminer
- Vin Santo
- Vouvray
- White
Specification
Height 235 mm
Capacity 350 ml
Material crystal
Production mouth-blown in Austria
Single
- Dishwasher safe.
- Use soft water to avoid stains.
- Avoid using glass or metal to avoid scratches.
- Use white vinegar to remove stains.
- If washing by hand, use warm water and detergent.
- Do not hold the glass by the base when polishing.
Free delivery to UK mainland over £49.
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UK Standard Delivery - Order value of £49 or more - 3-5 working days | £0.00 |
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UK Standard Delivery - Order value of less than £49 - 3-5 working days | £3.25 |
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Next Day Delivery - Where Available | £9.95 |
At The Riedel Shop, we offer a no quibble return guarantee. If you change your mind, are not happy with your product or it is faulty, we will always take it back.
We'll also replace your product for half the price if you accidentally break it within two years of purchase!
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