| Riedel has been known for over four decades for | | | | international wine and spirit producers rather than |
| designing the most finely tuned instruments for | | | | on a drawing board or by computer. Most of |
| every level of wine sophistication as well, today, | | | | Riedel's glasses in a myriad of shapes ranging in |
| as the finest wine glasses in all price categories. | | | | size from thimble to fish bowl were created to |
| While a glass cannot alter a fine wine or spirit, it | | | | highlight the finest characteristics of the particular |
| can and does dramatically alter our perception of | | | | liquids they would direct onto the palate. That is, |
| it. | | | | each glass was developed for a single individual |
| In 1958, Riedel introduced the Burgundy Grand | | | | beverage and therefore has a specific purpose. |
| Cru glass, the only stemware on permanent | | | | Developed by Georg Riedel on the principle that |
| display in New York City's Museum of Modern Art. | | | | content commands shape. Each glass, tailored to a |
| Since then, Riedel has designed over 100 glasses. | | | | specific grape varietal, highlights its particular |
| As a connoisseur of fine wines and spirits (Georg | | | | flavors by directing where the wine first meets |
| was named Decanter Magazine's 1996 Man of the | | | | the tongue. 24% lead crystal. Hand wash. Made in |
| Year), Riedel develops new glass shapes to | | | | Germany. Riedel produces a range of 24% lead |
| enhance the world's most exciting and complex | | | | crystal glasses, with shapes and sizes to suit your |
| beverages at tasting workshops with leading | | | | wine, maximising the taste, aroma and finish. |