Riedel Spirit of O Spirits Glass, Set of 2

by Riedel
Model: 414/60

Average Rating: 5.0 Rating

List Price: $24.50 / Sale Price: $19.60

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Product Features

  • Trendy glasses fits in smaller cabinets, mini bars, picnic baskets and more
  • Holds 23-7/8-ounce
  • Machine made of non-lead glass
  • Safe to use in dishwasher
  • Made in Germany

From the Editors

Claus Riedel changed the world of wine with his revolutionary concept of functional stemware. He was the first designer to recognize that the bouquet, taste, balance and finish of wines are affected by the shape of the glass from which they are drunk. Riedel O is the new innovative take on the wine tumbler. This stemless glass is fashioned from high quality lead free glass and is fun, feels good to hold, looks trendy and it works! It is the ideal glass for every day use and for special occasions. This gift set makes an ideal gift for others or for yourself. Check out our complete range of Riedel O glassware. 3-1/2 in - 8 1/4 oz
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Customer Response

perfect for a spirits tasting
The five star rating reflects an appreciation for this purely as a spirits glass. When used for white wine, your hand warms the wine too quickly and if you're standing up at a tasting, you end up balancing the glass on the tips of your fingers. However, it is just the right size for a shot of spirits and the body warmth effect is a benefit.

A great deal of your experience of spirits comes from the aromas that develop in the air above the surface of the wine. A glass that forces the liquor to have a large surface area for its volume and then narrows to concentrate the vapors will increase the flavor experience. Glasses with a thin lip seem to interfere less with the taste of booze than thicker (and cheaper) glasses. The shape of the glass makes a difference, too. Since we can only smell molecules that are in the air, the best tasting glass is going to promote evaporation by exposing the largest possible surface area to the air. These glasses are wide at the waist and narrow at the top. Does it make a difference? You bet-and in every taste test that I've been part of, Riedel glasses win hands down.

(For more information on the factors that effect the taste of wine-Storage, Air, Temperature, Food and Context, see New Short Course in Wine,The)


It shouldn't be necessary to mention that a spirits glass should be clean and odorless. But sometimes restaurants, in their zeal to make their glassware clean use rinsing aids that leave behind a strong mineral smell. If you're spending a lot of money on a bottle of wine in a restaurant, sniff the empty glass first. At home, a film of grease can settle on a previously clean glass. It's no reflection on the quality of the housekeeping-cooking fats disperse in the air and settle on everything in a kitchen. An additional rinsing and a wipe with a clean towel are all you need.


Lynn Hoffman, author of New Short Course in Wine,The and the tasty bang BANG: A Novel



Stemless wine glass
I really like these glasses. They are attractive and pleasant to hold. I prefer having a wine glass that doesn't contain a lot of wine - which is why I got these since they are the smallest in this line.

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