FS: Riedel Tasting Glasses

With all due respect, these glasses are the worst mistake Riedel ever made. In theory, it's a nice idea to pour a tiny bit of wine into the bottom hollow base of the glass, turn the glass horizontal and roll it to evoke the wine's aromas. But in practice it's a big pain in the ass and a real bother if you use it at a large tasting event.

chucke - I heartily agree.

That is unless you have a table the size of a football field so that everyone can have room to "roll" their glasses !!! Art Stratemeyer ============================

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AND, they do not fit into those cute little "clippies" that attach onto your plate, when at a tasting! I have a pair - a present from a great friend, but have only used them, maybe twice, at home, when tasting wines for an upcoming party. While I treasure mine, I would not purchase any more.

Hunt

I might be the only one to disagree, but I have a good point. They are really good when holding a commented tasting or a lecture, where everybody is seated at a table. Furthermore, pours are standardized, and one bottle can offer more samples than with any other method.

I agree that they are a no-no at stand-up walk-around tastings.

M.

Michael,

As to the stand-up affairs, I once saw a gentleman with a little neck sling, which held his glass, allowing both hands to be free for taking notes, grabbing a quick bite of whatever. It looked to be leather, with a pouch to hold the glass at mid-chest height. I asked where he had gotten it, but he could not remember. While it did present a bit of a "sight," it seemed very effective, and I have never seen one, though I have looked. Do you, or anyone, know of such a device? I suppose that I could go to a leather worker and commission one (or two, in the Hunts' case) to be made, then just bring MY glassware to the tasting.

TIA, Hunt

Hi Hunt, I've seen these "slings" at our annual (Minnesota) Renaissance Festival. Many people who dress in period costume use these devices to carry their drinking goblet. Not sure where you're located, but if there's a Renaissance Festival nearby, you might just find what you need.

Dick R.

Probably not at a Moselle tasting, but I did get one there some 10-15 years ago. A nice solution, but somehow not too practical. You forget to pack it for the next fair or festival, for one thing. You can always put a glass somewhere to scribble or wolf down some tidbit. So these puches tend to stay in some drawer somewhere as a memory of days gone. Anders

Dick,

Great tip. We're in AZ/US and our Renaissance Festival is just starting. I've yet to make it down, but now I have a mission!

Thanks, Hunt

Yes, I've forgotten my "clippies" on more than one occasion. I agree that at many tastings, there is ample space to place a wine glass down for notes, but at many, the 3 bistro tables are always occupied and full of empty plates - no bussing stations. Dick R gave me a tip as to where I might locate one of these contraptions, so I just might give it a try. One thing I have to remember, however, is do NOT wear a white shirt!

Hunt