Gabriel-Glas - Austrian Crystal Wine Glass - StandArt Edition - Set of 2

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Then, at the top-end of wine glasses, there are many options. We loved Zalto and Gabriel-Glas, as we mentioned above, but could come up with reasons to love each of the glasses we tested.

While collecting glasses, we were delighted to get our hands on the newly launched Jancis Robinson + Richard Brendon “1” collaboration. If you don’t know her, Jancis Robinson is one of the world’s foremost wine critics. So, this particular glass comes with a lot of built-in street credit! Which Glass Won? I can endorse the way that the Gabriel Glass amplifies the wine’s bouquet and is brilliantly fine and light. It’s wafer thin and an absolute delight to use,” continues Bob Campbell MW, before offering a glimpse of how it performs in the personal, as opposed to professional, arena. “My wife, Marion, is a huge fan. She’s been nagging me to write a blog promoting Gabriel-Glas since we first tried them. I urge you to test drive one as soon as possible.” We often get asked if Gabriel-Glas crystal is dishwasher safe. All Gabriel-Glas glasses, decanters, and carafes have passed the EU standard EN-12875 which means they exceeded 1,000 washing cycles with no degradation in brilliance and are resistant to common detergents. We recommend using an unscented, powdered detergent with a built in rinse aid when washing our dishwasher-safe crystal. That said, Gabriel-Glas has two different models, the StandArt and the Gold Edition. They look almost identical and both are made of lead-free crystal, but the StandArt glass is machine molded and the Gold Edition is mouth-blown. As such, the Gold is more delicate and elegant, particularly the stem, which seems almost impossibly thin.From left to right: Gabriel-Glas Stand-Art, Gabriel-Glas Gold Edition, Zwiesel 1873 Select Riesling Grand Cru, Zalto Denk’Art Universal, JR + RB 1 What to Expect to Spend I tried both glasses with a variety of wines and have to agree that they performed perfectly. The flattened base exposes the wine in the glass to the maximum amount of surface area, and the gently tapering sides effectively keep aromas trapped inside — and prevent the wine from sloshing out. They look beautiful, and while they’re on the large side, they aren’t nearly as big as some of Riedel’s monstrously huge goblets. When you watch the video, you’ll note I was very skeptical of this glass because it comes with so much hype. That said, I was truly impressed with Zalto, especially for what it does with red wines.

Join Wine Folly - the free weekly newsletter that educates and entertains. Your trusted wine resource. Wine Folly’s microfiber polishing cloth imprinted with wine glass compendium (22 x 28) – Buy One What to Pay Attention to When Assessing Glassware Gabriel Glas makes beautiful crystal wines glasses and is the only wine glass I use at home. Gabriel Glas Standart shows each wine in its most raw form. It is perfect for wine lovers as you get all the nuances. Opening Diameter: This trait really affects the aroma presence of wine. In the video, I had some quips about smaller diameter openings for red wines because of how much it shoveled the aromas into my nose (the burn!). 2.25 inches was tight for reds but ideal for whites. 2.5 inches was about right (both Zalto and Gabriel-Glass were around 2.5). Finally, my “old standby” restaurant series Riedel Vinum Extreme Cabernets have a diameter of 2.75. Bowl Clarity: One thing I noticed on all the hand blown models was an amazing clarity. Many machine-made glasses will have slight ribbing on the bowl, and it distorts light. It doesn’t affect the taste, but it’s one of those things you notice when looking at quality.All Purpose Wine Glass - The amazing and brilliant "One for All" crystal glass is perfectly shaped for all types of wine: white, red, sparkling, and dessert. Seamless Lead-Free Crystal Construction - Made in Austria by highly skilled European craftsmen, highest quality lead-free Austrian crystal. A single piece of molten crystal is blown into the signature shape of the bowl, the stem is pulled, and the footplate is formed all without any joints, seams, or glues. Every time you taste a wine, it is an event. I would like to think it can be educational too. I hate stuffy wine events, so whether it’s a casual tasting or a Masterclass over dinner, I promise a fun, interactive and informative occasion… with great wine. Please take a peak below or view all our events here. Multi-Piece: Most glasses are made with multiple pieces. The high-end models are not, which is why they are so much more durable despite how fragile they look and feel. Still, there’s nothing wrong with being multi-piece, make sure they get the seams off. (You can feel the seam on the stem.) Despite their size and shape, they are surprisingly durable. Durability is excellent because my wife’s hobbies include breaking Riedel glasses. Gabriel Glas

Dishwasher Safe Crystal - EU tested. Lead-free Crystal wine glasses are guaranteed for brilliance and clarity after 1,000 dishwashing cycles. Polish glasses when damp and still steamy. Gabriel-Glas may not roll off the tongue the way Riedel does, but if you’re not familiar with this brand, you’re missing out on some exception glassware. The brand is the brainchild of Rene Gabriel, a former wine critic who developed this glass to be a uniform — yet ideal — glass for tastings. He spent two years developing the glass, which (unlike the Riedel approach) is designed to be ideal for any type of wine and is not varietal specific. In other words, it’s intended to be the perfect “all in one” wine glass. One day a lot of wine lovers conclude that they only really need one excellent wine glass. The different shapes and sizes make a big difference but wouldn’t you love to have just one that shows every wine in its best light?It has been a long time between shared drinks for a lot of us. I have not hosted a dinner since October 2019. I am keen to get out and share great food and great company. How about you? If you’d like to take Bob’s advice, please get in touch and we’ll point you in the right direction. Rather than making it hard to understand for wine lovers, the gold edition is identical to the awesome Standart in size and shape. These Standart are the perfect glass for everyday use. I use them at most of my events, and they are the only glass I use at home for wines.