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MacPhee's
has a wide selection of glassware dedicated to the wine enthusiast. Please see
the list of brands under the 'Glassware' product line to the
left of this screen.
Riedel
Unbeknown to many, Claus
Riedel introduces himself as ‘Ree-del, rhyming with needle!’ the correct
pronunciation according to the man himself.
Evolving
from the glass culture that developed in the forests of Bohemia
in the 17th century, The Riedel family has been in the glass business
for over 300 years, with 11 generations having kept the family business intact
since 1756.
Professor
Claus J. Riedel revolutionised the concept of glassware through the discovery
and proof that the bouquet, taste and finish of wine are affected by the shape
of the glass. Thus using the Bauhaus design principle (form follows function);
Professor Claus invented the functional wine glass, today viewed by Riedel as an
instrument to convey the message of wine, to bring together the personality of
the wine, smell, taste, and appearance.
“The
finest glasses for both technical and hedonistic purposes are those made by
Riedel. The effect of these glasses on fine wine is profound. I cannot emphasize
enough what a difference they make.” Robert
M.Parker, Jr. The Wine Advocate
Spiegelau – The class of glass
Earliest reference to the Spiegelau brand dates back to 1521 and a
small mouthblown crystal producer operating in the village of Spiegelau. Nestled in the Bavarian Forest, the area is known today as the gateway to the
Bavarian Forest National Park.
One of the world’s major crystal production companies and a leading
purveyor of wine glasses for professionals, the specialists in Spiegelau produce
superb glassware using the most modern glass making technologies. With over five
centuries of hand craftsmanship and innovation, an unrelenting commitment to
excellence and preservation of the age old craft of hand blown glass, Spiegelau
has an international presence, gracing the tables of homes and fine restaurants
around the world.
Speigelau works closely with Sommeliers, chefs and consumers, to
design varietal specific glassware that personalises the wine experience to suit
the lifestyle of today’s wine lovers.
“Good glasses allow a wine to be shown from its best side.”
Spiegelau.
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