Riedel Performance Cabernet 6884/0 - 2 pcs.

A glass with plenty of room at the bottom, where a powerful red wine can breathe and unfold its tannins before it reaches your tongue. The shape is no accident - it is drawn specifically for the big, dark grapes.

The Expert's Description

The Riedel Performance Cabernet 6884/0 is a red wine glass from the Austrian glasshouse Riedel, made from crystal glass and shaped specifically for full-bodied Cabernet and Bordeaux styles.

The bowl is large and wide at the top, giving a full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon or Bordeaux blend room to breathe, while the slight narrowing towards the rim gathers the aromas before they reach the nose. The glass is machine-blown in crystal glass, a technique Riedel has refined to give machine-made glasses the same lift as hand-blown ones. Looking to fill the glass with a specific wine style? See also our range of Red Wine.

Use & Recommendation

The glass is built for full-bodied red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Bordeaux blends and other tannin-rich grapes, where the large bowl gives the wine room to breathe. It is dishwasher safe and needs no special handling beyond ordinary care with crystal.

Specifications

Name: Riedel Performance Cabernet 6884/0 - 2 Pieces
Manufacturer/Brand: Riedel
Collection/Series: Performance
Country: Austria
Material: Crystal Glass
Production Method: Machine-blown
Capacity/Volume: 834 ml
Dimensions (Height): 245 mm
Set/Pack Quantity: 2 pieces
Dishwasher: Dishwasher Safe

Did You Know?

It was Georg J. Riedel who designed the Vinum collection in 1986 - the first machine-made glass series that could match the lift of hand-blown crystal. The Performance line builds on the same idea, that the shape of the glass can draw more out of the wine.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riedel Performance Cabernet

Is the glass dishwasher safe?

Yes, the glass can go in the dishwasher and is part of the Performance line's everyday-friendly crystal glass. Use the machine's gentle programme if you want to keep the shine for as long as possible.

What is the glass made of?

The glass is made from crystal glass and machine-blown at Riedel in Austria, making it more robust than Riedel's hand-blown lines without compromising the shape.

Which wine suits the Cabernet glass best?

The glass is drawn for full-bodied red wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends, but also works well for other tannin-rich grapes. See our range of Red Wine if you still need a bottle to fill it with.

Are the glasses a good gift?

Yes, a set of Riedel glasses is a classic gift for wine lovers - easy to recognise as something thought through down to the last detail.

What is the difference between the Performance line and Riedel's hand-blown glasses?

The Performance glasses are machine-blown, which makes them more resistant to everyday wear, while lines such as Sommeliers and Superleggero are hand-blown and finer in the glass. Both build on the idea that shape affects the tasting experience.

Where can I see the rest of Riedel's glassware?

Our full range of Riedel Glassware covers both Performance and the other lines.