I’d always heard people saying that a wine will taste different depending on the type of glass it is served in, but I had never put the theory to the test for myself. I got the chance to do so recently at a tasting using Riedel glasses. Riedel is probably the most recognized and lauded glassware company in the world and we were treated to a chat and tasting with the 11th generation of the family, Maximilian Riedel at Vinopolis in London.
As you’ll see in the video below, we tried a Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon, first in the glass that was designed specifically for the grape variety and then in other glasses (Riesling and Pinot Noir) and I was quite astonished at how much the aromas, flavours and texture of the wine really did vary between the various glasses.
The glass acts as the stage upon which the wine can perform. Each one is created with care and extensive research so that every sip of the wine from the correct glass shows the wine at its very best and this is determined simply by the shape of the glass (as you’ll see when we taste from a plastic cup!)
I hope you enjoy the video and find it informative. I’d love to hear what you think about Riedel glasses, tasting and drinking wine, so please leave a comment below.
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Tara – Wine Passionista
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Lar Veale
998 days ago
Great video.
I attended the Dublin tasting I saw on the tasting sheet no photography but I never clarified it, so I kept the camera off. Regardless I had a great time at it and luckily I’ve also made a video, also long, an interview I did before the tasting.
Lar
Wine Passionista
997 days ago
Thanks Lar!
It was an interesting tasting don’t you think? Now I’m spoiled and can only drink from Riedel glasses! Well, almost! Love your video as well, great location!
Colin Smith
994 days ago
It was good to see you at the event Tara and it sounds like we both have the same views about the importance of good glasses.
Winerackd
993 days ago
The glass you drink from makes a huge diffrence, and without Riedel we would not be aware of this fact. It is worth noting that it does not have to be Riedel and that there are many well made ideal shaped glasses from a great many wine glass manufacturers. As long as you follow the principle of thin, egg shaped and without a rolled rim, the options are varied.
Wine Passionista
993 days ago
Hi Daniel,
Thanks for your comment. I agree that the glass doesn’t have to be Riedel and there are lots of other good manufacturers available. It’s an experiment I recommend for all wine lovers – it’s quite surprising to see for yourself the impact the glass shape has on the wine.