Riedel Wine Series Syrah/Shiraz Glasses, Set of 4

Crafted from premium lead-free glass, Riedel's Wine Series is an attractive and functional line of wineglasses, featuring the most popular bowl shapes of the more expensive Vinum collection. The glasses are machine-made in Europe by renowned glassmakers and feature a faceted stem with tiered decorations at the top and base. The thin rims are cut and polished so that wine flows well onto the tongue, and the bowl shapes emphasize bouquet. This set of four glasses is designed to highlight the intense nose, bold flavors, and sweet finish of Shiraz and Syrah wines. A versatile shape, the design is also suitable for serving Amarone, Blau Frankisch, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Grenache, Hermitage Rouge, Malbec, Mourvdre, and Pinotage. Each glass stands a striking 9-3/4 inches high and holds 22-7/8 ounces at full capacity. --Emily Bedard
List Price: $59.60
Amazon Price: $47.68
Customer Review: Okay, if you like a BIG glass, Vinum line is better
Perhaps my memory doesn't serve me well, because I was the designated driver the last time we toured wine country, but I don't recall them using glasses this BIG for reds. This glass was not suitable as a replacement for my crystal to serve with the china. I was not crazy about the size, weight, clarity and cloverleaf stem. Instead I bought a full set of the Riedel Vinum Zinfandel/Chianti & Riesling glasses at $16 a piece on sale with free shipping (vs these at $10 ea). It's worth the higher quality (24% lead crystal) and more versatile size and shape.
Customer Review: The most perfectly shaped wine glass
I bought four of these at the local supermarket for $13 each, after searching for the perfect wine glass for weeks. These are exactly the right shape for a delicious red wine - big bulb, but not like a goldfish bowl; nicely tapered, and interesting Deco-ish shape for the stem. Dinner guests always comment on their beauty and how they make the wine seem expensive even if it's not. You just want to pour a glass, swirl it around, stick your nose deep in there, then take your first sip. You just feel elegant drinking with it. Anyway, Amazon's price of $10 per glass is a steal (with free shipping), so I got four more.