Spiegelau Authentis Collection Red Wine Glasses, Set of 6
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Spiegelau Authentis Collection Red Wine Glasses, Set of 6
Customer Review: Really good value
Summary: 4 Stars
For markedly less money than the comparable Vinum line from Riedel, this glass can make Tuesday night wines substantially more enjoyable. The best feature is the remarkably thin lip. The shape of the glass is appropriate for most red wines and preserves the nose of the wine, allowing the aroma to accumulate nicely. For afficianados, this is the level of glassware that you would expect in a restaurant with a serious wine program (but that you rarely find). Save the Riedel Sommelier line for your very special occasions and use this line for the rest of the year. These glasses are fragile and I would only handwash them, taking care not to put any torque on the stem.Customer Review: Very good glasses.
Summary: 5 Stars
I like wine and drink a few middle price wines. These glasses are fine but very sturdy. I do only hand wash them as it seems a shame to ruin nice glass in dishwasher. I think they are much better value than Riedel glasses. Customer Review: Nice, but fragile
Summary: 3 Stars
Despite my having read the reviews about fragility, my set of 6 new Spiegelau glasses turned into 5 after just one use. I was trying to be as delicate as possible while hand-washing, but the bowls on these glasses are so thin that they snap like Wheat Thins. I'm thinking I might try the dishwasher from now on, because I just can't be any more gentle with these.
The glasses are nice, but far more fragile than any crystal I've had in the past. Maybe Spiegelau's short glasses are sturdy, but if you want a tall glass, then you simply have to go with something heavier.
Customer Review: great value
Summary: 4 Stars
I discovered these wine glasses at Amazon several years ago, and have the red and white sets. They fit in my dishwasher, and due to the reasonable price, we use them every day. Alas, sometimes unloading and loading results in a loss, so I recently ordered more.We aren't crazy about the huge over-sized glasses,or the stemless ugly ones that Riedel has managed to market. (Spiegelau is owned by Riedel.) We love the look, feel, and concentrated nose that the tapered top allows. And losing one or two a year doesn't break the bank.Customer Review: very pleased
Summary: 5 Stars
The glasses shipped safely with none of them broke. We really enjoy the size and the overall experience.