Riedel Performance Tasting Set 5884/47-19 - 4 pcs

Four glasses, four shapes, four completely different ways to meet a wine. Line them up at a tasting, and the difference between a heavy Cabernet and a light Sauvignon Blanc becomes obvious long before you take the first sip.

The Expert's Description

The Riedel Performance Tasting Set 5884/47-19 is a set of 4 pieces varietal-specific wine glasses from the Austrian glasshouse Riedel, made from crystal glass and put together to cover the four most common wine styles for a tasting.

The set brings together four of the Performance line's most-used glasses in one package: Cabernet/Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Each glass is machine-blown in crystal glass and has its own bowl shape, drawn for that specific grape - from the wide Pinot Noir bowl to the slimmer Sauvignon Blanc shape - so you can line the glasses up and feel the difference directly. Want to find the red wines the set is designed to highlight? See also our range of Red Wine.

Use & Recommendation

The set is designed for tastings where you want to compare several wine styles at once - line the four glasses up side by side, pour the same amount into each, and experience how the glass shape changes how the wine smells and tastes. All four glasses are dishwasher safe.

Specifications

Name: Riedel Performance Tasting Set 5884/47-19 - 4 Pieces
Manufacturer/Brand: Riedel
Collection/Series: Performance
Country: Austria
Material: Crystal Glass
Production Method: Machine-blown
Set/Pack Quantity: 4 pieces - 1 x Cabernet/Merlot, 1 x Sauvignon Blanc, 1 x Pinot Noir, 1 x Chardonnay
Dishwasher: Dishwasher Safe

Did You Know?

Wine critic Robert Parker has publicly praised Riedel's glasses and urged wine lovers to use them - advice that is especially relevant when, as here, you want to compare four different grape varieties side by side.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Riedel Performance Tasting Set

Which glasses does the set include?

The set consists of four different glasses: a Cabernet/Merlot glass, a Sauvignon Blanc glass, a Pinot Noir glass and a Chardonnay glass - each with its own bowl shape suited to the grape.

Are the glasses dishwasher safe?

Yes, all four glasses in the set can go in the dishwasher and are part of the Performance line's everyday-friendly crystal glass.

What are the glasses made of?

The glasses are made from crystal glass and machine-blown at Riedel in Austria, making them robust enough for everyday use and tastings.

How do I use the set for a wine tasting?

Pour the same amount of wine into each glass and compare how the aroma and taste change from the wide Pinot Noir glass to the slimmer Sauvignon Blanc glass. See our range of Red Wine if you still need bottles for the tasting.

Is it a good gift?

Yes, a tasting set from Riedel is an obvious gift for someone curious about how glass shape affects the taste of a wine.

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

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