08-2012 SOMMELIERSGUIDE SOMMELIERS (1973): Professor CLAUS J. RIEDEL was the first designer to recognize that the bouquet, taste, balance and finish of SOMMELIERS BLACK TIE (2008): was launched in 2008 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the wines are affected by the shape of the glass from which they are consumed. More than 50 years ago he began his pioneering iconic SOMMELIERS Burgundy Grand Cru glass. The Red Wine glasses are highlighted by a tall black work to create stemware that would match and complement different wines and spirits. In the late 1950s, RIEDEL started to produce stem and the White Wine glasses feature a black base, making this one of our most exciting collections. glasses which, at that time, were a design revolution. Thin-blown, unadorned, reducing the design to its essence: bowl, stem, base. SOMMELIERS BLACK TIE is executed in lead crystal, mouth-blown in Austria. Working with experienced tasters, RIEDEL discovered that wine enjoyed from his glasses showed more depth and better balance than when served in other glasses. CLAUS J. RIEDEL laid the groundwork for stemware which was functional 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 wine’s best friend - fine-tuned to match the grape! We invite you to share this fascinating and unique experience. You don’t 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. 1 2 A RIEDEL glass turns a sip of wine into a celebration! • RIEDEL is recognized worldwide for designing WHY SHAPE MATTERS ARCHITECTURE OF STEMWARE SERVING TO MAXIMIZE ENJOYMENT average number of washes during a 20 and producing the highest quality glasses and • Stemware consist of 3 parts the bowl, stem, and base. Is determined by three parts: Bowl - Stem – Base. • Glass hygiene: Serve beverages only in year timeframe. CAUTION: this is a grape varietal specific wine tool! decanters for wine and spirit enjoyment. • The height of the stem and the width of base are The design (the architecture or construction) of a sparkling, clean, odorless glasses. • To avoid scratches: Avoid glass contact with other This shape works best with wines made from specific • Top-rated wineries and restaurants part of the glass design (known as the architecture). stemmed glass has to relate harmoniously in size, • Serving temperature: Do not over-chill glass or metal. If available use a stemware rack. grapes. Please read the instructions below to guaran- throughout the world use RIEDEL. • Grape varietal specific stemware features height and width. The size of the bowl has to corres- white wines and sparkling wines; serve • To avoid stains: Use soft water (low mineral content). tee maximum enjoyment. • RIEDEL produces collections for every finely-tuned glass bowls consisting of 3 variables: pond and synchronize with the height of the stem red wines below room temperature. • To remove stains: Use white vinegar. lifestyle and price range, whether for shape, size and rim diameter. and the width of the base. The relation of these • Serving per Glass: Maximum 3 to 5 oz/100 to • If washing by hand, wash the glass under warm RIEDEL has researched the grape varietal sensation, critical wine evaluation, a picnic or dinner. • Grape varietal specific stemware has to measurements, determines the seamless proportion 125 ml. Never over-pour the glass water (use detergent and rinse the glass carefully). leading to the conclusion, on which the world’s wine There is a series for every wine lover. translate the “message“ of wine to the human among the three parts. Table top long term “classics” • The ample, gracious glass volume offers • Wash cleaning towels at boiling temperature senses. There are 4 sensations in wine. experts agree; that the enjoyment of aroma, taste, (to kill bacteria) with odorless soap. 1. Bouquet: Grape varietal specific stemware is are composed by the magic “golden architectural great wines the room to breathe and to texture and finish of a wine, is maximized by using AT RIEDEL, CONTENT COMMANDS SHAPE responsible for wine aroma (quality and intensity). formula”. Early glass architecture around 1920 express the unique aroma message. • Never use linen softener, when rinsing your the right “WINE TOOL“. Wine friendly glassware delivers the aroma 2. Texture: Grape varietal specific stemware took the lead, spear headed by three Viennese cleaning towels (to avoid grease film on surface). and the flavor of all aromatic beverages. highlights the exciting, variable mouth feel Architects (Loos, Hoffmann, Ertl). CLAUS RIEDEL’s CARING FOR YOUR RIEDEL CRYSTAL • To polish the glass: Use two towels, never hold ABOUT RIEDEL CRYSTAL • CLAUS J. RIEDEL in the late 1950’s was the first of wine (watery, creamy, silky, velvety). designs from the late 1950‘s, reestablished and • All RIEDEL glasses are dishwasher safe! the glass by the base to polish the bowl • RIEDEL CRYSTAL (established 1756) has been in history to develop and introduce wine 3. Flavor: Grape varietal specific stemware took on this concept as well as influence from • RIEDEL exclusively recommends Miele dishwashers; as the stem could snap due to mishandling. producing glass in the heart of Europe for friendly stemware. creates balanced interaction between fruit, French and Irish classics; featuring this eye laboratory testing has shown that RIEDEL glasses • Avoid storing glasses in kitchen cabinets next to over 250 years and for eleven generations. • Wine friendly stemware translates the bouquet, minerality, acidity and bitter components. pleasing “construction”. have an estimated lifespan of 1,500 washing items with a strong odor, as this can taint the glass • Family owned and operated by GEORG J. taste, balance and finish of a wine to the senses. 4. Finish: Grape varietal specific stemware cycles when washed properly in a Miele and have an effect on the wines aroma. th RIEDEL (10 generation) and MAXIMILIAN J. • Based on this principal RIEDEL introduced offers a pleasant, seamless, harmonious, dishwasher. This is the statistical equivalent of the th 3 RIEDEL (11 generation). the concept of grape-specific glassware. long lasting after taste. 4 . FINDING THE RIGHT RIEDEL GLASS Riesling Grand Cru/Chianti Classico (available in • Grape varietals carry in their DNA Four flavor contributors: oak-aged red wines - met and surpassed. This legal and official produce hand-made glass. Each hand-made, mouth- • RIEDEL offers both “varietal specific“ glasses for all varietal specific RIEDEL lines) but remember: shape unmistakable flavor profiles, which add aroma and taste are dominated by fermented authorization to continue to produce drinking vessels blown item is individually crafted by our Austrian true wine lovers and “wine friendly“ glasses for does matter for maximum intensity and total wine to the importance of selecting the grape juice, the flavor of yeast, maceration executed in lead crystal proves that consumers may master glassmakers. The expertise of these craftsmen casual wine drinkers. enjoyment. appropriate glass. (fermentation of skin and juice) and oak use lead crystal on a daily basis and do not need to guarantees that the quality of each glass meets the • Use stemmed glassware for fine • Wines have two, three or four flavor contributors influence (malolactic fermentation, gentle wood be concerned about any additional health risk. high standard for which our brand is known. Because dining and stemless for casual dining. ONE SIZE FITS ALL? HOW CAN EACH SHAPE which are associated to the fermantation. flavors combined with aging and aeration). of the hand-crafting, small tolerances in the size and • Plan to invest ($) in ONE glass as much as you PROVIDE A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE FOR MY WINE? WHY IS RIEDEL USING LEAD CRYSTAL? weight of each glass, tiny bubbles/inclusions and spend on average for a bottle of wine. • One glass is not ideal for all styles of wines, a Two flavor contributors: floral white wines - CABERNET (30-3/8oz, 860ccm) We at RIEDEL believe in the highest quality, which light surface variations are a feature and an • When you choose a grape varietal specific wine’s bouquet, taste, balance and finish are all aroma and taste are dominated by fermented comes with superior execution in terms of glass acceptable part of the process. RIEDEL glass, know that it is built for a purpose and affected by the shape of the glass it is grape juice and the flavor of yeast. LEAD CRYSTAL? color, brilliance and exceptional ring. Mold seams performs at its best with a specific type of wine. consumed from. Ravenscroft discovered in 1674 the positive can be gently removed though fire polishing, • A grape varietal specific RIEDEL glass is a wine • A wine will display completely different RIESLING GRAND CRU (13-3/8oz, 380ccm) effect of adding lead oxide to the glass which gives lead crystal pieces an unsurpassed tool = “the key to wine“ meant to unlock the most characteristics when served in different glasses. composition (quartz, chalk, soda and potassium). finish. The microscopic roughness of the surface of elusive characteristics. • These differences can be so great, that even Three flavor contributors: oak-aged white wines Since then the finest glassware, in the highest lead crystal glass allows wine to develop more • Visit our Wine Glass Guide on RIEDEL.COM to experienced wine connoisseurs believe that they - aroma and taste are dominated by fermented quality, has been executed in lead crystal.