Wine Glasses, Decanters etc

[CaptainCurtis]

Any recommendations for a reasonably priced shiraz/cabernet stemmed glass? Probably not looking to spend $150 for a twin pack like the Zaltos, but would like something of a decent quality.

 

[samh004]

Any recommendations for a reasonably priced shiraz/cabernet stemmed glass? Probably not looking to spend $150 for a twin pack like the Zaltos, but would like something of a decent quality.

If you have access to a TK Maxx I often find Riedel end up in there. Not sure why.

 

[CaptainCurtis]

If you have access to a TK Maxx I often find Riedel end up in there. Not sure why.

Any particular Riedel you'd recommend? I've seen the Extreme Shiraz come up a few times

 

[billbro]

Any recommendations for a reasonably priced shiraz/cabernet stemmed glass? Probably not looking to spend $150 for a twin pack like the Zaltos, but would like something of a decent quality.

New Plumm line is pretty decent and not crazily priced.

We like stems (Zaltos most of the varietals, GGG, Plumms RedA/B/new line, we just got a pack of Riedel Veritas delivered as well).

For machine made glasses, the Riedel Veritas are surprisingly pleasant - the lightest and most commonly used at the moment are the GGG. Tradtionally, we loved Zalts.

We also considered Grassl, but pricing here doesn't make it competitive.

Anyway not a well structured post, but best value for Shiraz/Cabernet imo is probably the Plumms via finewineco.

Also, we subscribe to the school of thought that stems make a massive difference, so they are a worth while investment if you are drinking nice wines anyway (plus average cost makes stumping up a no brainer).

 

[pagingjoan]

20% off glassware @ Rathdowne Cellars this month, including Zalto, Gabriel-Glas, Jancis Robinson, Conterno - price match @ Prince Wine Store

We Tested 5 of the World's Best Wine Glasses | Wine Folly

If you're skeptical of those articles that claim they have the "Best Wine Glasses for 2018" then this deep dive is for you. Find out the real differences.

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Caught up with your post very belatedly, qaz, but found the video on the glasses interesting.
Thanks for the link.
Sure, it’s an advertorial, but intriguing nonetheless.

It’s no secret that I am a great fan of Zalto glasses and we have a heap of them, in daily use. But I will find an opportunity to check out the Gabriel-Glas sometime, in both its incarnations.

 

[billbro]

It’s no secret that I am a great fan of Zalto glasses and we have a heap of them, in daily use. But I will find an opportunity to check out the Gabriel-Glas sometime, in both its incarnations

GGG feels better in the hand but the bowl is a bit small, Zaltos like most reviews do seem to be more clinical in their expression... then again we aren't very experienced drinkers.

 

[pagingjoan]

GGG feels better in the hand but the bowl is a bit small, Zaltos like most reviews do seem to be more clinical in their expression... then again we aren't very experienced drinkers.

You must practise!

 

[kevviek]

Ok, so there is no obvious thread for this question but it seems well populated and maybe a good chance for a response.
Has anyone tried the glad wrap trick for removing TCA from a "corked" bottle. Does it work, any other observations?

(I did get some nice glasses from the Riedel black friday sale BTW)

 

[pagingjoan]

Ok, so there is no obvious thread for this question but it seems well populated and maybe a good chance for a response.
Has anyone tried the glad wrap trick for removing TCA from a "corked" bottle. Does it work, any other observations?

(I did get some nice glasses from the Riedel black friday sale BTW)

I can't believe I'm writing this....
But the answer is: Yes.

We had a wine maker for dinner last year, and among the wines poured was a 1974 Bordeaux - just for fun.
After testing the wine, the expert asked for Glad Wrap, much to my bemusement.
Performed the trick - and, after about half an hour, the result was amazing.

I offer that for what it is worth.

 

[Daver6]

I've heard of it, but everything I read suggested it was a bit of an old wife's tale. Even if it removed the TCA chemical from the wine, I can't see how it's going to bring back all the dulled flavours and aromas that have been stripped.

Best "trick" for a corked wine. Keep the bottle and wine and take it back for a refund.

 

[pagingjoan]

I was entirely sceptical, too, Daver6.
I would not say that the result was superb - but it was certainly a heap better than the original state.
And way preferable to pouring the contents down the sink.
And, as I said: I offered the response for what it was worth.

 

[kevviek]

I can't believe I'm writing this....
But the answer is: Yes.

We had a wine maker for dinner last year, and among the wines poured was a 1974 Bordeaux - just for fun.
After testing the wine, the expert asked for Glad Wrap, much to my bemusement.
Performed the trick - and, after about half an hour, the result was amazing.

I offer that for what it is worth.

did you see the "trick" - did they just scrunch some up and push it into a decanter?

 

[pagingjoan]

did you see the "trick" - did they just scrunch some up and push it into a decanter?

Yes, I did.
And yes, that was about the scope of the "technique".

 

[camw]

We tried it on a 1949 JJ Prum Auslese out of desperation - the wine ended up smelling less musty but remained decidedly flat/scalped of character.

There was some discussion last time I looked about a particular type of plastic being needed that was used in some brands for the TCA to bind to it effectively, but that it was unlikely that only TCA would bind to it and that other molecules are likely to get stripped out.

 

[qaz]

It’s no secret that I am a great fan of Zalto glasses and we have a heap of them, in daily use. But I will find an opportunity to check out the Gabriel-Glas sometime, in both its incarnations.

GGG feels better in the hand but the bowl is a bit small, Zaltos like most reviews do seem to be more clinical in their expression... then again we aren't very experienced drinkers.

What's the best all-round wine glass?

We tested 8 of the best glasses on the market, including Riedel & Gabriel, to see if there really is a wine glass for every wine and occasion

cluboenologique.com

 

[billbro]

Interesting read, I find we change between glasses depending on the wine - kind of what this article shows as well, even though some are well versed for everything.

Drinking a Tyrrell's 2014 Vat 6 tonight and rather than it performing well in the Riedel Veritas PN stem, I found everything cleaner and more prominent in the Zalto burg. The Zalto burg/BDX seem to get glossed over, but we use them a lot more than the universal as I tend to gravitate towards the GGG for that.

JRxBR is a bit of a Zalto x GGG crossover to me, though

 

[mouseman99]

Anyone come across any good deals recently for glasses? Just sent another glass to glass heaven

Cheers

 

[Mynameismynameis]

New Plumm line is pretty decent and not crazily priced.

We like stems (Zaltos most of the varietals, GGG, Plumms RedA/B/new line, we just got a pack of Riedel Veritas delivered as well).

For machine made glasses, the Riedel Veritas are surprisingly pleasant - the lightest and most commonly used at the moment are the GGG. Tradtionally, we loved Zalts.

We also considered Grassl, but pricing here doesn't make it competitive.

Anyway not a well structured post, but best value for Shiraz/Cabernet imo is probably the Plumms via finewineco.

Also, we subscribe to the school of thought that stems make a massive difference, so they are a worth while investment if you are drinking nice wines anyway (plus average cost makes stumping up a no brainer).

I managed to get these last year on sale, amazing price.

I'm looking for more however, good information in here

 

[misohoney]

Looking to buy a new decanter. Does anyone have recommendations and prices?

Not looking to overindulge - rather spend more money on wine

 

[olympicwiz]

Looking to buy a new decanter. Does anyone have recommendations and prices?

Not looking to overindulge - rather spend more money on wine

I have an old school traditional shaped one however I was eyeing this one after I saw it at a cellar door I visited in Mudgee.

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