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GOURMET

By: Allison Aimée Albanese “The job of the glass is to
convey the message of
RiedelPhotoby:Riedel the wine, of the grape,
of the winemaker’s
philosophy and of the
terrior at its very best.
That is why a glass
really matters.”

– Maximilian Riedel

“THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DRINKING OUT OF RIEDEL’S
SOMMELIERS LINE OF WINE GLASSES AND OTHER WINE GLASSES IS
LIKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DRIVING A FIAT AND A FERRARI.”

T his according to constructed with a specific weight, the Sommeliers glassware line
Maximilian Riedel, form and rim diameter to showcase was created for individuals who
eleventh generation head the characteristics unique to its appreciate wine and desire to drink
of the family-owned glassware varietal. it in its finest form. It is Riedel’s
company. And just as no two varietals are best in class, its individuality and
the same, no two Sommeliers wine craftsmanship unmatched by any
Riedel’s Sommeliers series is glasses are exactly alike. Each glass other.
the world’s first varietal-specific is expertly hand-blown, requiring As Mr. Riedel puts it best, “It is
glassware line, handcrafted to the skills of twenty-five specially the crème de la crème. It is your
enhance the aromas and flavors trained glassblowers to create just couture dress. It is your Louboutin
particular to individual grape one exquisite glass. shoe. Certain people invest in these
varietals. Using methods developed Exuding artisanship and luxury, glasses because not everybody can.”
over 2000 years ago, each glass is

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