Riedel Vinum Bordeaux Wine Glasses, Set of 6
by Riedel
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list price: $149.00 -- our price: $87.99
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Austria's Riedel is the world's premier manufacturer of wine glasses. Made of 24-percent lead crystal, the Vinum series of glasses are the first machine-made wine glasses to be developed uniquely for each type of wine. Since their introduction in 1986, these wine glasses have had a large influence on the wine culture.

The glasses in this set of six were specifically shaped to highlight the fruit in young, full-bodied red wines with high levels of tannin, such as Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja, and Tempranillo. The mouths of the Bordeaux glasses draw wine to the areas of the tongue that perceive sweetness, emphasizing the fruit and mellowing the acidity. The large bowls provide room for the wine's rich bouquet to unfold. Each glass stands 8-7/8 inches high and holds 21-1/2 ounces of wine. --Cristina Vaamonde ... Read more

Features

• 8-7/8 inches tall; capacity of 21-1/2 ounces
• Six glasses for young, full-bodied red wines
• Glass design enhances taste of wines such as Bordeaux, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Rioja
• Machine-made, 24-percent lead crystal
• Made in Austria by world's premier wine glass maker

Reviews (29)

Make a Noticeable Difference
I purchased these as a Christmas present for my husband because he has become interested in learning about wine and because both he and the glasses were made in Austria. They arrived undamaged and were well packaged. I read in a review that there have been problems with breakage and inadequate packaging. Hopefully, Amazon has corrected this problem.
The glasses are beautiful and HUGE. I don't know a lot about wine and I overfilled them the first time we used them. I learned you should only pour in about the same amount a normal size glass would hold. Each glass could hold a third of a bottle though! The size, my husband tells me, is part of the design to enhance the characteristics of the wine. The large bowl increases the surface area exposed to air in order to improve aeration and the tall sides act to concentrate the scent and direct it toward your nose. I poured some of the wine in one of our old glasses for comparison and there was a big difference in the scent of the wine. In the Riedel glass I noticed the scent the moment I lifted the glass to my face and in our old glass I barely detected any scent at all. The wine tasted much smoother to me from the Riedel glass. Since the senses of smell and taste are closely linked I think that alone makes a big difference when using these glasses. I have also read that the Riedel glasses are designed to direct the wine toward specific areas of your mouth so that makes a difference as well.
I am a little concerned about breakage. We aren't the most gentle on glassware ourselves and I don't think we have ever had people over without at least one glass of wine getting knocked over. The glasses are very tall and the stems and sides are made of thin glass. I doubt they will survive getting knocked over but we will see. In the meantime they do make a lovely presentation on the table.

Enhances the wine drinking experience
I was at first skeptical of how an expensive wine glass would enhance one's experience of enjoying a nice wine.These glasses are perfectly balanced, they make lifting a filled glass effortless.These Bordeaux glasses can be used for many different types of red wines, so don't feel locked in with using these for a Bordeaux only.

These glasses are a beauty to look at, and simply look stunning on a table set with a few candles.While not the least expensive of the finer wine glasses, these are a pleasure to hold, and look wonderful in candlelight.I would highly recommend these glasses if you want to enjoy your everyday wine experience.

The feel is right
I tried so many different kinds of Bordeaux wine glasses throughout last 10 years and Vinum series have the best price / quality / feeling right combination.
Sommeliers series are superior products but only good for those vintage wines, I don't feel HUGE differences when I poured some so-so vintages (94, 98 and 99) Grand Cru Classe into it. Also, I don't like to use it to treat those people whom have no idea what they are holding at their hands, after all I'm not rich and it's a $60+ wine glass.
Spieqelau is good too but when I hold both I feel Riedel is more balancing overall,,,
Vinum series are the glasses you can share it with your family and friends without worry much about the breakage, I highly recommend it to anyone who is serious about drinking wines. ... Read more

Asin: B00004SZ7G
Subjects:  1. (Bar Ware)    2. Glassware    3. (Glass Ware)    4. Bartending    5. Wine Glasses    6. Red Wine    7. Wine    8. Stemware    9. Glasses    10. (Stem Ware)    11. Barware   

Sabrina
by Paramount Studio
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VHS Tape (14 August, 2001)
list price: $9.95
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Julia Ormond faced one of the great challenges of her career when she tried to re-create Audrey Hepburn's title role in the 1995 remake of 1954'sSabrina. Happily, Ormond performed admirably, and while she may not have the same gamine charm of Hepburn, she makes the role her own. In fact, her transformation from mousy girl to sophisticated young woman is actually more dramatic in this updated version. The basic plot is the same--chauffeur's daughter falls in love with the son of the rich household, only to be wooed away by the older brother for business purposes--but it has been entertainingly modernized: The head of the Larrabee household is the strong matriarch (Nancy Marchand); Sabrina goes to Paris to work with a photographer instead of going to cooking school (although that means the wonderful "new egg" scene of the original had to be ditched); David's (Greg Kinnear) character has been toned down and made more sympathetic; and Humphrey Bogart's revolutionary plastic has become the flattest TV screen ever made. Lauren Holly does a fine job playing Elizabeth Tyson, David's fiancée. If you watch this for its own worth--instead of comparing it to the original--this will prove to be a terrific lighthearted romantic comedy.--Jenny Brown ... Read more

Features

• Color
• Closed-captioned
• Dolby
• NTSC

Reviews (100)

sometimes it should be left alone
Sydney Pollack says that he was reluctant to make this movie, a sequel to the version with Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn, but was finally coaxed into it by Harrison Ford. He had to be disappointed with the result for the comparisons were inevitable. The story stays with the essentials: two brothers-Ford, the older one, a serious and successful businessman, the other, the irresponsible, handsome playboy played by Greg Kinnear-vying for the affections of the chaffeur's daughter,Julia Ormand, in a variation of the Cinderella tale. It was updated for a modern setting, including the backdrop of politics and finance of corporate take-overs, but otherwise stays faithful to the theme of its predecessor. One thing seems to be clear: why Ford wanted it made. It's a full-blown screen confirmation that our Indiana Jones Superstar still has that "thing," that ability to attract younger women, as his character does in the story (any real-life comparisons?).Unfortunately,with a stiff, cardboard performance, he demonstrates none of the irony and vulnerability that Humphrey Bogart gave this role, and as ravishing as Ormand can be, she, too, lacks the coquettish charm that Hepburn could provide. There is also little on-screen chemistry between the two stars; indeed, it's hard to accept that they could have been the least bit attracted to each other. Kinnear, who has developed a recent penchant for playing the cad, is more believable, but he has his own icon to overcome, William Holden. To make matters worse, the script doesn't lend too much aid to the cast, lacking the wit and zest of the original. Overall, this is simpy boring.
Pollack would be the first one to admit that they don't make movies they way they used to. So, when he hesitated on this one, he should have stayed with his initial instincts.

Everything perfect that could be spoken was spoken perfectly
Please, please, please, whatever you do when deciding to view
this film, try to forget everything you might know or feel about the earlier, 1954 production.Do so because in this 1995 remake you have one of the most perfectly written romantic movies of all time.

Here is one of those once in a lifetime films wherein everything that could be perfectly spoken is spoken.....perfectly.Highest of kudos to the script writers; praise which would mean nothing without the very best levels of performance provided by
these first-rate actors and actresses.If you do nothing else during this movie, look and listen with the utmost attention to the delivery of lines---they could not possibly be bettered.An added plus is the imaginative camera work which is nothing short of award worthy

PS:While I grew up with the original "Sabrina," in this newer production I must have seen a completely different film than did a reviewer recently preceding me.

Horrid
This movie is a terrible remake of a wonderful movie (the original, with Humphrey Bogart and Audrey Hepburn is one of my favorite movies). The acting was wooden and the updated situations and dialogues NO improvement on the original. I had been excited to see this, actually, since I've always liked Harrison Ford and the original movie. What a disappointment. PLEASE skip this one and go right to the original. ... Read more

Asin: 6304044836
Subjects:  1. Feature Film-comedy   

Adorn your tabletop, mantel, or windowsill with this impressive pair of functional silver accessories. With broad, squared bases; smooth, tapered centers; and fluted, urn-shaped tops, these curvaceous candlesticks gleam like trophies. They stand 4-3/4 inches high and are diminutive mates to Towle Silversmiths' 9-1/2-inch silver-plated candleholders. Towle Silversmiths, makers of exquisite silver merchandise since 1690, insists that silver is an everyday affair--not just for the holidays or for special occasions. You'll be glad to know that the patina and value of your silver candlesticks will increase with age and use. A navy blue velveteen pad on the bottom of each candlestick protects both the silver and your furniture. Polish twice yearly. --Carol Gnojewski ... Read more

Features

• Polish twice yearly
• Set of two, 4-3/4-inch silverplated candleholders
• Velveteen padding protects furniture
• For use with standard-size taper candles
• Limited lifetime warranty

Asin: B00004Z0KU