Riedel O Series

[Colt45]

I really like these stemless glasses. Since I started using them, I've found

that I rarely use traditional stems anymore.

I only have the large cabernet size, but I use them for all wine styles.

[genevapics]

» I really like these stemless glasses. Since I started using them, I've

» found

» that I rarely use traditional stems anymore.

» I only have the large cabernet size, but I use them for all wine styles.

I've seen these in a couple of movies/TV shows. They look great. I might need to pick up a set of four (4) to try out.

[Ken Gargett]

i am no fan of them for wine but i do reckon they make the best rum/bourbon presumably spirits in general glasses. especially if on the rocks.

[PigFish]

I know nothing about wine!

Lady Piggy however really enjoys the stuff. She also really likes these. I think perhaps they are a little less difficult to break when she is drunk! AND... with the cost of Riedel glasses, her choice to house her libation, I prefer them!

[jjk]

My wife and I just bought some of these this past weekend. My wife, God bless her, has a nasty habit of breaking our large, stemmed wine glasses. We really like them. They are attractive and practical.

However, I do have a question. Bear in mind I am by no means a wine expert, but isn't (at least part of) the point of the stem on a red wine glass to aid the drinker in avoiding holding the glass by the "bowl" and thereby warming the wine?

Just wondering. We really like the glasses, but I wondered about the whole issue of holding the glass directly issue.

[Colt45]

» Just wondering. We really like the glasses, but I wondered about the

» whole issue of holding the glass directly issue.

This is a knock some have against these glasses. I do find myself holding

the glass above the level of the wine. And while there still may be a heat

transfer, I imagine the same could be said for constantly holding on to a

stem.

In reality, for me at least, it's a non issue. Another benefit is that you can

put them in your dishwasher without worrying about breaking a stem,

though I still hand wash mine.

[skid11]

Hi Colt

Can't say I like them mate, I've only tried them once and to be honest it felt like drinking out of a jam jar. I suppose old habits die hard.

[Colt45]

Skid, these definately seem to fall in the category of love 'em or hate 'em.

Don't worry, when you're pouring me some of your finest Grange, I'll happily

use a stem!

[skid11]

No worries mate I'll throw a couple of eye fillets on the BBQ as well................. while you give me some tips on photoshop ;-)

[Curt]

» I really like these stemless glasses. Since I started using them, I've

» found

» that I rarely use traditional stems anymore.

» I only have the large cabernet size, but I use them for all wine styles.

I find they are extremely difficult to hang in my rack.

[Ken Gargett]

do think that the warming the glass is relevant. depends a bit on original temp and style of wine. i remain a fan for rum but less so for wine.

[Wiley]

I like the way they look, but I would drop them without a doubt. I prefer to stick to glasses with stems.