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SOMMELIERS
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2 RIESLING GRAND CRU
3 WATER
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WHY SHOULD I USE A DECANTER? HOW WILL DECANTING ENHANCE MY WINE EXPERIENCE?
T here are two reasons why we decant wines:
1. Decant an older wine to separate it from its sediment.
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ecant a younger wine to increase aeration, revealing more complexity, and opening up aromas
and flavors.
To enjoy young wines fully (up to 10 years for both red
and white) consider opening them 8 12 hours prior
to consumption for aeration, or decant the wine, as this
shortens the aeration process.
The main preservation element in wine is carbon dioxide,
which is integrated with the wine during the first
(= alcoholic) fermentation.
Decanting reduces the amount of carbon dioxide and
matures the wine, allowing the bouquet to develop
faster.
On the palate, decanted wine expresses higher levels of
fruit in red wines and tends to integrate and smooth out
tannins.
When decanting young wines, turn the bottle directly
into the decanter and let it splash into the vessel to
maximise aeration.
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hen decanting off the sediment of an old wine, slowly
pour the wine into the decanter without allowing any
sediment to leave the bottle.
S
uggest the customer considers trying the following
exercise:
Using identical glasses, decant half the bottle and serve
the other half directly from the bottle then draw your
own conclusion.
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O SYRAH/SHIRAZ
O PINOT/NEBBIOLO
O CABERNET/MERLOT
HAND-MADE PRODUCT
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tional as well as beautiful, and made according to the Bauhaus design principle of form follows function. In 1961
a revolutionary concept was introduced, when the RIEDEL
catalogue featured the first line of wine glasses created in
different sizes and shapes. Before this, conventional stemware had used a single basic bowl shape, with only the
size varying depending on use. The concept was illustrated
to perfection with the introduction of the SOMMELIERS
series in 1973, which achieved worldwide recognition. A
glass was born that turns a sip into a celebration a wines
best friend - fine-tuned to match the grape! We invite you
to share this fascinating and unique experience. You dont
need to be a wine writer, a wine maker or an expert to
taste the difference that a RIEDEL glass can make.
SOMMELIERS is executed in lead crystal, mouth-blown in
Austria.
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GLASS FURNACE
MOUTH-BLOWN
STEM
BASE
BOWL
HAND-MADE SIGN
RIEDELS BENCHMARK
GRAPE VARIETAL SPECIFIC
DISHWASHER PROOF ACCORDING
TO DIN EN 12857-1/2:2005
VINUM (1986) became the first machine-made glass in history to
be based on the characteristics of grape varietals. VINUM was not
developed on a drawing board, but in tasting workshops, based on
performance, where the content commands the shape. The pleasure
of enjoying fine wine starts with the right glass. VINUM is executed
in lead crystal, machine-blown in Bavaria, Germany.
RIEDELS ENTRY LEVEL
DISHWASHER PROOF ACCORDING
TO DIN EN 12857-1/2:2005
OUVERTURE (1989): RIEDELs entry level series for customers
who appreciate good, reasonably priced wine. OUVERTURE is a
non-varietal specific collection, of ten crystal (lead-free) glasses, that
will increase the owners drinking pleasure of wine, beer and spirits.
Machine-blown in Bavaria Germany.
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Shaped by trial and error by a panel of industry experts and CocaCola lovers, this form captures the distinct spices, aroma, and taste
of Coca-Cola and creates a magical sensorial experience.
A unique glass for a taste like no other.
21ST CENTURY GENERATION OF GLASS
SPECTACUALAR LIGHT AND GRACEFUL
PERFECTION PERFECTED
DISHWASHER PROOF ACCORDING
TO DIN EN 12857-1/2:2005
RIEDEL VERITAS (2014): A glass machine blown lead crystal
of unsurpassed thinness and lightness. RIEDEL VERITAS combines
the charm of a handmade glass with the consistent accuracy only
a machine made glass can achieve. This series includes riedels
signature varietal-specific shapes, with glasses for new world and
Old world Syrah/Shiraz and Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon,
Chardonnay, Riesling, and Viognier/Chardonnay. Combining the
best of riedels glassware designs with the most up-to-date technology, this new series further endorses riedels hallmark leadership in
performance-driven consumer crystal drinkware.
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