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I went through half a bottle of Wildwater Creek 2000 Cabernet... Probably a mediocre vintage.... But I never knew what I was missing just because of the wine glass I was using.Normally, I'd sip slowly, and am either impressed or unimpressed. I drank half a bottle. And I really don't know if I would have liked the wine in a lesser glass. But this was heaven... Fermented fruit.
In a few days, I'll try a Merlot...
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Cheaper route would Spiegalieu I've the bordeux for $30 six glass box.
I've got some Riedel Vinium too. But the Spiegalieu are the best buy.
For $10-12 stem it's hard to do better. I think I've even seen 'em on Amazon.
Unless as noted below you buy non-Riedel stems for $2 apiece
Your judgment after having drunk a half-bottle is likely impaired.Yes, the shape of a glass is important. But only as to general charateristics. You will notice that Riedel's shapes, other than the balloons closely mimic INAO tasting glasses - IOW, a tall-'chimneyed' tulip. That is all you need - a large (18 to 24 oz.) wide bottomed, tall-chimneyed tulip glass, availble @ $2-2.50 anywhere.
Riedel's reasoning behind their designs is one of two things. One, it is pseudo-scientific crappola with no basis in physiology.
Two, Riedel's 'science' is true, and you like the wine better because the glass is designed not to enhance the wine, but to dumb it down, by directing the wine away from those areas of the tongue best able to taste acidic components. See their description of their Burgundy glass.
Did you know you were using a 'special' glass?
you may be technically correct, but remeber drinking fine wine is a whole process and show, adding to it with specialized equipment, the 'correct' atmosphere, the right friends, etc. all adds to the show and enjoyment for many people. It depends on your attitude and approach. Heck, for pure dollar value, fine wine is way overpriced and it doesn't even quench thirst, it makes you thirsty. But it sure can be fun under the right conditions.
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