Wine on the Radio - May 2, 2003

Georg Riedel on Wine Glasses

Can a glass make a difference in how a wine tastes?  We had a chance to speak with Georg Riedel about his favorite subject - Wine Glasses.   

"We discovered that we can shape the size and the rim and the diameter to the character of the individual grape and, therefore, drinking with an instrument like this enhances the enjoyment of the wine."

So the glass doesn't actually alter the wine?

"It cannot.  We're not responsible for miracles!"

But the right glass can make a simple everyday wine taste better?

"The glass doesn't alter the wine but the right glass can make an ordinary wine taste better.  If a simple everyday wine is made well, tastes well, it certainly can be improved and enhanced with the right shape."

A glass can make a difference.  Try your favorite wines in different glasses - maybe even buy one special glass for comparison.  You may find a whole new taste in that familiar bottle.

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