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* { box-sizing: border-box; } body { font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #333; margin: 0; padding: 0; font-size: 16px; } .container { width: 100%; margin: 0; padding: 0; } h2 { color: #557B97; font-size: 22px; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px; } h3 { color: #557B97; font-size: 18px; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px; } h4 { color: #557B97; font-size: 16px; margin-top: 15px; margin-bottom: 10px; } p { margin-bottom: 15px; } ul { padding-left: 20px; margin-bottom: 15px; } li { margin: 8px 0; } a { color: #678989; text-decoration: none; } a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } @media (min-width: 768px) { h2 { font-size: 28px; margin-top: 30px; } h3 { font-size: 22px; margin-top: 25px; } h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-top: 20px; } } <div> <div> <strong>Quick Overview: </strong> Riedel Vinum Viognier/Chardonnay glasses with 350ml capacity, designed to enhance white wine freshness and minerality whilst balancing Viognier's rich texture with its naturally lower acidity. Available in sets of 2, 4, 6, or 8. </div> <div> <strong>Jump to: </strong> Q&A | Specs | Care & Use | Guarantees | FAQ </div> Riedel Vinum Viognier/Chardonnay Glass <p>The Riedel Vinum Viognier/Chardonnay glass is specifically engineered to allow full-bodied white wines to express their freshness, spiciness, and mineral characteristics. Available in sets of 2, 4, 6, or 8 glasses, this varietal-specific design features a carefully crafted shape that addresses the unique challenges of wines like Viognier, which naturally present lower acidity, delivering wine to the palate in a way that balances alcohol content with rich, complex flavours. </p> <p>Part of the iconic Vinum series created in 1986 by 10th generation glassmaker Georg J. Riedel, these glasses represent Riedel's commitment to making varietal-specific glassware accessible to all wine enthusiasts. Based on the design principles of the premium handmade Sommeliers range, the machine-blown production process allows these glasses to be offered at an approachable price point without compromising the functional benefits that make Riedel glasses distinctive. </p> <p>Key features of the Vinum Viognier/Chardonnay glass: </p> <ul> <li> <strong>Varietal-specific geometry: </strong> Bowl shape designed to compensate for Viognier's naturally low acidity whilst highlighting the velvety, supple texture characteristic of these wines </li> <li> <strong>Enhanced aromatics: </strong> Shape allows white wines to fully express their freshness, spiciness, and mineral notes </li> <li> <strong>Balanced delivery: </strong> Rim directs wine to areas of the palate that emphasise fruit notes whilst ensuring a long, balanced finish </li> <li> <strong>Practical durability: </strong> Dishwasher-safe crystal glass construction suitable for both special occasions and everyday wine appreciation </li> <li> <strong>Proven heritage: </strong> Based on Georg J. Riedel's 1986 Vinum series, which brought varietal-specific glassware to a wider audience </li> <li> <strong></strong></li></ul></div>
