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Re: Riedel - overpriced nonsense

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In Reply to: Riedel Mini Bordeaux Grand Cru.... posted by Todd Krieger on January 15, 2003 at 20:36:40:

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?

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Re: Riedel - overpriced nonsense - hahax 10:24:06 03/06/03 (0)
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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