A Wine Glass That’s Worth More Than A Good Bottle of Wine

A case in point is the Riedel Sommeliers wine glass that retails for $64.95 per glass. Wine experts agree that glassware makes a big difference in a wine’s taste. Riedel Sommeliers wine glasses are the most successful series of hand-made glasses in the world. Each Sommeliers wine glass is made of 24% lead crystal; with the wine glass bowls mouth-blown into a mold. The base and stem are similarly handcrafted using ancient glass-making methods—which accounts for the high price.

The glasses are recommended for Albariño, Bourgogne Aligoté, Bordeaux (white), Burgundy (white), Chablis, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Corton-Charlemagne, Hermitage blanc, Marsanne, Meursault, Pinot (Blanc, Grigio, Gris), Sauvignon blanc (Barrique), Sauvignon-Sémillon (Barrique) and Viognier.