Bormioli Rocco Premium Sauvignon Blanc Glass, Set of 4 This instant

Based on the price, I presumed that this would be an above average quality glass. All aspects (the uniformity of shape and glass distribution as well as the rim) seemed to me no better than glasses at less than half the cost and nowhere close (for me) to the quality of Spiegelau glassware in the same price rangeGet more detail about Bormioli Rocco Premium Sauvignon Blanc Glass, Set of 4.

Discount Riedel Sommeliers Montrachet/Chardonnay, Single Stem

Yes, Riedel Sommeliers Glasses are very thin and seemingly fragile. However, we purchased 8 glasses in 2003 (not from Amazon, unfortunately) and until last week had five left. Then, I turned into a clutz and broke one in the sink -- hand wash, always hold on to the bowl of the glass -- and even being careful, I broke one. Then, I knocked one off the counter -- even my canning jars would not have withstood the trip to the floor. I do not remember how the first three glasses were broken -- the breakage happened in their first year in our possession -- long time gone.
Now, here's the proof of the pudding -- we love the shape of the Montrachet/Chard glass and use our glasses 365 days per year for what ever wine we are drinking. Yes, wine for dinner every night, in glasses we love to touch! We have no other wine glasses -- and having gotten below dinner for four -- I started to shop. I read the reviews and decided someone should attest to the durability of these glasses.
We use our Sommeliers Glasses daily. They move from the dining room to the kitchen with me as I cook. On occasion, they go outside to the grill (in my hand). No worries! I wash them, one at a time, without the glass ever leaving my hand.
Feel the feather-weight touch of the glass in your hand and care for it appropriately.
We were once wine glass snobs and had glasses for each wine we enjoyed. Then, we settled on the shape of the Montrachet glass. Better, in our minds, to have one perfect glass to put even a Pommard or a Chateau Neuf du Pape in, than six possible cheaper glasses of the supposedly correct shape. Buy one versitile glass, (the Montracet/Chard glass is great at $65.00 per stem) rather than six glasses at $20.00 per stem.Get more detail about Riedel Sommeliers Montrachet/Chardonnay, Single Stem.

Where To Buy Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Etched Glass Goblets, Set of 4

the glasses arrived in a timely fashion and was the perfect gift for our daughter in lawGet more detail about Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Etched Glass Goblets, Set of 4.

Buy Riedel Vinum Extreme Sauvignon Blanc Glasses, Set of 2

Have several different glasses from this collection. Great style, easy to maintain (no dishwasher for these) and are more sturdy than they look. (The two pak set was the better price at the time of purchase and that made shipping easier too as it reduced chance of breakage.

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La Rochere Bee Décor 8.5 Ounce Wine Goblet Set of 6 Review

Beautiful and very sturdy glasses. Look great on the table. They do have seams, however. This may bother some people, but I find it does not distract from the overall beauty of the glasses.Get more detail about La Rochere Bee Décor 8.5 Ounce Wine Goblet Set of 6.

Schott Zwiesel Diva Tritan Wine/Water Glasses Set of 6

I just received 6 Divas (white wine glass) and was shocked to see that they are not round on the inside. As you twirl the stem you can see a wavering inside the glass. They are not as thin and delicate as Riedel and Spiegelau and others. I broke two of my red wine Zwiesels last week in my all plastic dishwasher. I do not see the advantage of this brand for drinking and enjoying wine.Get more detail about Schott Zwiesel Diva Tritan Wine/Water Glasses Set of 6.

Purchase Schott Zwiesel Pure Sauvignon Blanc Stems (Set of 6)

Phenominal glasses. The Pure series offers great mouth and hand feel and the glasses are shaped perfectly for each type of wine. After drinking from much more expensive glasses, I can't recommend these enough. They perform as well at half the price (or more) and can be put in the dishwasher!Get more detail about Schott Zwiesel Pure Sauvignon Blanc Stems (Set of 6).

Order Ravenscroft Crystal Amplifier Cabernet Glass, Set of 4

I own a variety of Wine stems from a few makers including some of the "Finest" in the industry from higly regarded makers such as Riedel. And a fair number of other collectible fine crystal items.
Further, I have sampled many other fine wine stems on various occasions.

Arguably, Riedel is considered one of the finest for glass stems and a high benchmark standard in the industry. And I can't argue. I think they produce a fine product and I have been happy with the Riedel crystal I own.
However, Riedel's truly nice stems are VERY expensive.

I recently came across some very positive reviews of Ravenscroft's products and was very interested in the design of the Amplifier Cabernet.

I had recently sampled some fine red wines in a similar design with a large bowl that tapered to a smaller rim.
The design is highly effective at focusing the bouquet of the wine which adds a noticeable added level of enjoyment and appreciation when drinking a nice wine.

I could not find ANY retailer in the Houston, Texas area that carries the Ravenscroft line.

So, I ordered a set of 4 of the Ravenscroft Amplifier Cabernet stems.

As soon as they arrived and I removed from the well packaged box, I was instantly blown away.

The glass is quite light and delicate, but very "fine" and just SEXY - GORGEOUS!

Ravenscroft advertizes the benefits of using lead-free crystal - Claiming that lead can often leach into your drinks - which is hazardous and affects the flavor.

I honestly don't know about that - maybe so.
I have always been under the impression that leaded crystal was considered the finest. However, after receiving the Ravenscroft Amplifier Cabernet, I can personally say that Ravenscroft's crystal seems EVERY BIT as fine as some of my finest leaded crystal and in many cases the Ravenscroft crystal seems much nicer overall.

Quality of "crystal" aside, I also feel Ravenscroft's quality of craftsmanship was at among the highest I have seen for wine stems. And again, I find this Amplifier Cabernet stem to be one of the nicest wine stems I have come across AND easily my favorite for drinking out of.

Compared to MANY wine stems I have used over the years, in my opinion, the Ravenscroft Amplifier Cabernet stem is significantly superior in quality, shape and over-all presentation of itself AND of wine.

While Riedel may still be a very worthy "Benchmark" in the industry, I am INSTANTLY blown away by this product from Ravenscroft and compared to the best wine stems I have seen in the industry including the finest pieces from Riedel. I am familiar with Riedel's Sommeliers, Vitas, Vinum, Vinum Extreme and similar lines. In my opinion, only the Vitis and Sommeliers series "might" compare in quality, but I consider Ravenscroft:

* As nice in quality as the "finest" I have seen and handled from other makers,
* BETTER designs than most I have seen with the Amplifier Cabernet becoming an instant "FAVORITE"!,
* And a MUCH better value compared to other comparable quality stems.

I honestly wouldn't pay the high prices for Riedel's Vitis and Sommeliers level stems.
Ravenscroft offers at least as nice and in many ways NICER product than Reidel's highest priced lines (Vitis and Sommeliers) and at a price less than even the Vinum Series - with Ravenscroft's stems being significantly nicer than Riedel's Vinum and Vinum Extreme series (in my opinion).


I will MOST likely have to purchase more of these stems as gifts eventually.
I expect quite a few people to "Covet" mine.

The pictures do NOT do the glass justice. You really need to "Experience" the glass to fully appreciate!

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Cheap Riedel Vinum Extreme Sauvignon Blanc Glasses, Set of 2

Have several different glasses from this collection. Great style, easy to maintain (no dishwasher for these) and are more sturdy than they look. (The two pak set was the better price at the time of purchase and that made shipping easier too as it reduced chance of breakage.

Get more detail about Riedel Vinum Extreme Sauvignon Blanc Glasses, Set of 2.

Order Riedel Sommeliers Montrachet/Chardonnay, Single Stem

Yes, Riedel Sommeliers Glasses are very thin and seemingly fragile. However, we purchased 8 glasses in 2003 (not from Amazon, unfortunately) and until last week had five left. Then, I turned into a clutz and broke one in the sink -- hand wash, always hold on to the bowl of the glass -- and even being careful, I broke one. Then, I knocked one off the counter -- even my canning jars would not have withstood the trip to the floor. I do not remember how the first three glasses were broken -- the breakage happened in their first year in our possession -- long time gone.
Now, here's the proof of the pudding -- we love the shape of the Montrachet/Chard glass and use our glasses 365 days per year for what ever wine we are drinking. Yes, wine for dinner every night, in glasses we love to touch! We have no other wine glasses -- and having gotten below dinner for four -- I started to shop. I read the reviews and decided someone should attest to the durability of these glasses.
We use our Sommeliers Glasses daily. They move from the dining room to the kitchen with me as I cook. On occasion, they go outside to the grill (in my hand). No worries! I wash them, one at a time, without the glass ever leaving my hand.
Feel the feather-weight touch of the glass in your hand and care for it appropriately.
We were once wine glass snobs and had glasses for each wine we enjoyed. Then, we settled on the shape of the Montrachet glass. Better, in our minds, to have one perfect glass to put even a Pommard or a Chateau Neuf du Pape in, than six possible cheaper glasses of the supposedly correct shape. Buy one versitile glass, (the Montracet/Chard glass is great at $65.00 per stem) rather than six glasses at $20.00 per stem.Get more detail about Riedel Sommeliers Montrachet/Chardonnay, Single Stem.

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Have several different glasses from this collection. Great style, easy to maintain (no dishwasher for these) and are more sturdy than they look. (The two pak set was the better price at the time of purchase and that made shipping easier too as it reduced chance of breakage.

Get more detail about Riedel Vinum Extreme Sauvignon Blanc Glasses, Set of 2.

Save La Rochere Bee Décor 8.5 Ounce Wine Goblet Set of 6

Beautiful and very sturdy glasses. Look great on the table. They do have seams, however. This may bother some people, but I find it does not distract from the overall beauty of the glasses.Get more detail about La Rochere Bee Décor 8.5 Ounce Wine Goblet Set of 6.

Purchase Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Etched Glass Goblets, Set of 4

Purchased a set from Amazon to add to the eight I already have. Returned them immediately as the quality of material, finish and design were no where comparable to the original which I bought two years ago. Oddly, even the holly/berry design is not the same and poorly finished.Get more detail about Pfaltzgraff Winterberry Etched Glass Goblets, Set of 4.