I’ve been loving my Gabriel Gold glasses for about 4 years. I have 2. I also have 4 of the Gabriel Standards. One day I will upgrade to all golds. Back when I was researching this purchase I narrowed it down to these and the Zaltos. I found them to be similar in my taste testing, but loved the look of the Gabriel, the slight curve made them a bit more interesting to me. They make great wedding gifts!
I agree 100% the Zalto glasses really give you an exceptional sense of smell and taste when drinking wine, thanks for making the video! Helped me pick these glasses and I love them
The second video of five I've watched with Madeline sipping Pinot Noir. Just had some for the first time two days ago, and it's nice. Keep making videos Madeline!
Jancis Robinson x Richard Brendon is the best go to glass, but probably best for more complex whites, even though it is marketed as a one fits all. Elegant, beautiful aesthetic, dishwasher proof, albeit it needs to be handled with care as it is very delicate. When opening a 97+ wines there is no alternative to Zalto. The burgundy and gravitas omega (burgundy without base) are simply awesome. I got the whole range over time and have never looked back.
Bought two of the Gabrielle Glas a couple of weeks ago. Absolutely brilliant. Currently using one for the 2009 Schoene Harmonie “R” field blend from Rangen de Thann vineyard in Alsace. So you were, as usual, spot on when you said you’d like to use the glass for Riesling.👏👏👏👏👏
You're the top, Madeline! Love your manner of presentation and the immediacy of your honesty. I had some Glasvin Universals (I cheaped out on these Chinese hand blown glasses because the Zalto Universals were not available at the time). The Glasvins broke at mid-stem within a week of purchase. Zalto's finally became available and you are SO right about them. Most definitely would not recommend the Glasvin version unless one simply wants them as display models. They're nerve-racking to use thus eliminating the pleasure of drinking wine from a fine glass.
an excellent and very fair review of these wine glasses. They are expensive so we do want to pick wisely. I think you express your ideas very clearly..Thank you
To simplify my life, I was looking for the one glass to rule them all. And thanks to your very vivid characterisation I became aware of the Gabriel, which (in the StandArt version) very conveniently sells for just under USD 20 here in Switzerland. I must confess that I like the unusual, non-rigid character of the Zalto, but the price/performance ratio of the Gabriel StandArt is amazing. I have since re-tasted some of my favourite everyday wines (like the entry level Rüdesheimer Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) from Bischöfliches Weingut in Rüdesheim, the standard Lagrein by Muri Griess or Eva Fricke's simple but delicious Kiedrich Riesling) and I find the Gabriel adds a lot of information (and fun) to these wines that I thought I knew inside out. Thank you again for that!
Over the years I’ve had so many Riedel glasses break either by guests or from washing them that I eventually switched to that Schott Zwiesel you showed (and then put aside) in the beginning of your video. I’ve had two break in 3 years. And when they did break, the low cost made me not care that they did. Are the Zalto and Riedel “better?” Yes. Wine drinking with those is a more ethereal experience. But for regular use and dinner guests, I’m sticking with the Schott Zwiesel.
indeed. sure. But I wanted to talk about the best. That said, I didn't say there was anything wrong with them. If you're serving people dinners, you're already better than most! So, I'd just stick to that, I guess :)
I did a similar experiment but used only Zalto denk'art glasses and tested the same wine in their white, universal, bordeaux and burgundy glass. I only bought one of each to figure out, which type of glasses I should get and ultimately settled on universal and burgundy. Their bordeaux glass didn't work at all for me. Very big and wide, the wine is somewhat lost in it, even if you have a high alcohol cab. If you put a high alcohol cab in the pinot glass, it highlights the alcohol even more. The universal worked best for most wines I tested, and the burgundy works really well with pinot and nebbiolo (which are my favourites)
Dear Madeline, a very good video and well explained! Also "cheaper" wines, drunk from a handmade glass, e.g. Zaltoglas, are perceived differently than from machine-made glasses. Lightness and fine transparency clearly increase the enjoyment enormously. My favourite universal glass for red wine would be the Zalto Bordeaux Denk'Art.😃💕🍷
For anyone struggling to make the decission: Gabriel Glas Standart (I have the industrial glasses, I cannot even speak on the handblown version) completely enhanced my wine experience. I am not kidding, I smell and taste way more in comparisson to my other glasses. I tend to be super skeptical when it comes to these things, but I wanted to spoil myself and see if I could really notice a difference. And boy did I notice it!
that was an awesome masterclass - thanks for doing this !! it helped a lot not only to further understand the importance of the mouthfeel but also for picking the next glassware - u rule !
Really like the Riedel Vinum Restaurant Series Bordeaux. The stem is a little shorter and allows me to store in my kitchen cabinets. The others I find a tad tall
Ha! Me too (as I'm sure you saw!) Yes, these glasses are great, especially if you love big bold red wine. I will note that all the other glasses tested in this video are shorter than the Riedels you just mentioned.
Didn't know wine folly had a channel! Thorougly enjoyed this video, probably ending up getting a pair of the zaltos. Love the style. Great video, you have a lovely quirky, profound wine-loving personality, that I really enjoy! Subscribed :D
Excellent Post Madeline! I have the Gabriel Glas Gold and while they are phenomenol, I broke one within two weeks of use :( I'm glad to see you also like the StandArt edition, and it will likely lead me to invest in a few of those for comparison! Cheers!!!
Great Video! for fairness,i think rather than 3 oz in each, , it would be better to fill each glass to the widest point, as the jancis glass is made to be filled higher to it's widest point, you could call it the waist , round or deeper V shaped bottoms need more wine in them to perform and seem to be more of a meal glass. obviously you are going to get more wine surface area with the widest point. the other thing for me is how glasses fit on to the face, if they are too small at the mouth they dont allow you to put your nose all the way in to it . eyeglasses also pose a problem. Also the way it fits on your face affects the path of the way the air flows in the glass when you sniff or breath in and out of it. and on long and big glasses of course that is more of a factor. its amazing how wines taste so different in different glasses. the shape of the chamber also affects the speed of the air flowing through it. you can study acoustical theory of horn speaker systems to get an idea of how different shapes affect air..
I couldn't agree with your review more. I think the Gabriel $30 does an excellent job for a great price and if it breaks, the price makes it easy to replace!
Yes! I would love to see a video on wine glasses that are grape specific. Btw, I have your book. It’s so much fun. It was Recommended when I took a wine tasting class at books and books. (Hello from coral gables, Florida)
With the wine tasting so different in each glass, what are the chances someone could not like a wine in their glass but would like it in another glass? My next question is, how do we really know what a wine was meant to taste like since that wine is always showing differently dependent on the glass?
I use the Schott Zwiesel "Air" series of glasses. Very thin glass and stem with just the very subtle hint of a lip on the bowl. I used to freak out about any kind of lip on a glass, but the Air series glasses are so comfortable to drink from and they're pretty tough. The retail on the Air series glasses is $18.00! I got all of mine at Williams Sonoma for $11 a stem on closeout! I liked them so much, I bought out all of the Schott Zwiesel Air inventory (over 70!) in the stores in the Twin Cities area! Basically, a dozen Burgundy, a dozen Bordeaux, a dozen "Light Bodied White Wine, 18 Champagne and 22 "All Purpose" glasses.
Have you tried the new Riedel Performance? I loved it. My new favourite, especially the Pinot Noir version. It"s also a beautiful object to behold. They are so light too. I've always preferred the more rounded shape of Riedel glasses to the Zalto type shape. Try them when you have the chance. Cheers!
James Lowe I’ve tried their entire performance range. It’s great. The glasses are light, have a wonderful shape, and they compliment the taste of the wine wonderfully. My favourites are Cab, Pinot, and Riesling, but champagne is also very very good! And it looks great.
Just be VERY CAREFUL when drying the Riedel Performance glasses! I had a drying towel inside a Bordeaux/Cab glass and as I twisted the base (like I do whenever I dry any wine glass) the stem snapped right in two! That was the second Riedel Performance Cab glass that the stem snapped on. Fortunately, Amazon sells them for $59 per pair.
It’s a very well done video, but honestly a little biased since you are selling the Gabriel-Glas StandArt. Although looking at multiples reviews I do think that’s the one to get!
I would buy brand name glasses if I could find them locally. One day I'll import a large set. Right now I'll go with the best quality I can find locally.
I love the mix of knowledge vs total lack of shall I say snobbiness - it's refreshing - the usual BS segment was less BS too, also refreshing. Good job. I've not tried the Zalto universal but my top glass so far in all these years is the Zalto Bordeaux with second place going to the Riedel Sommeliers Superleggero Burgundy Grand Cru - which is twice the size and weight of the Zalto but similarly delicate as the name implies. In a couple of months I'm going to order a few more types to try, though. :-)
I am new and appreciate your content. Help me understand further. How much time was paused in between smelling ? And how do you go back to baseline in between each glass and if cleansing in between glasses is needed? THANK YOU!!!! ☺
Awesome video! I was indeed searching for what makes a good wine glass. I'm tired of clueless people who use those small decorative glasses and fill them to the brim.
Hello I believe the riedel extreme isn’t crystal Please correct me if am wrong. Am planning to buy them and as I checked.. they aren’t crystal. Any idea?
So I'm getting into metal working and am interested in eventually making some goblets. I'm curious as to what differences a metal, let's say gold, would have to a glass/crystal construct.
Different metals can actually affect the taste of wines! Do the research first: I know stainless steel shouldn't be an issue, but it can affect the temperature and a lot of other things. Good luck!
I've just bought the Gabriel, and was all exited...but honestly was quite dissapointed...I tried it with both white and red, and feel like I missing a lot of the fruit, and the wines was a bit "dead"...I then tried compare it, side by side, with my cheap Luigi Bormioli Rocco (my everyday universal glass), and there was just so much more fruit in the Rocco 😮😦🤥😕 Not what I was expecting, after all the "hype" and reviews...what the heck 😳😮
Why no one has created a larger version of the ISO glass is beyond me. All I need is one glass that works well for every type of wine I drink. Why do I need to have a special glass for Cab Franc, Merlot, Riesling, Malbec eyc. ?
Dan, Thanks for watching!! Big fan of Stolzle. That's a good lesser-known brand to bring up. Regarding those glasses, I've seen some harshness with heavy dishwasher use in restaurants but I suspect it might depend on which model you buy. (It wasn't the Eclipse)
@@winefolly Yea this glass is beautiful, thanks for informing me know about the dish washer. Even though I hand wash, it is still useful info. :) PS: You should do more video wine tastings, I like watching those vids. Keep up the good work!
The Zwiesel glass in this video is not Riesling Grand Cru, but the Rioja glass! The Zalto Universal is taller than the Riesling Grand Cru, which is obviously not the case in this video.
I would normally agree with you but it was given to me at a Riesling tasting in Wiesbaden for VDP. so.… ARE YOU ABSOLUTELY SURE? If so, then the German VDP producers effed up?
@@winefolly I do not own the Rioja glass nor the Riesling GC to be ABSOLUTELY SURE, but I do own their Riesling and Sauternes glasses of the same Wine Classics Select series. Both perfectly match their listed height specifications. I also own the Zalto Universal and White Wine glasses which are also up to their listed specs. The Zalto Universal is listed as 235 mm, while the Riesling Grand Cru as 228 mm.
I bought the zalto wine glass and for me personally I didn’t like it, especially when I compared it to my Riedel ouverture double magnum. I tried to like it but everyone is different.
No mention of the best, titanium infused schott zwiesel Cabernet glass? I have two 6 packs, and they are my Crown Jewels for dinner parties. They are an amazing glass, and boy can they take abuse.
Neil oppa you don’t need a “champagne flute” or even worse, a coupe. Use your universal glass and have a complete taste and nose experience of your Champagne.
Yes, there are quite a few that I didn't mention. What's your opinion on Mark Thomas? What do you think of those crazy shapes! Also, I think James Suckling has a great glass partnership with Lalique that's worth adding in here, since we're talking about missed mentions: www.lalique.com/en/the-lalique-james-suckling-100-points-collection -
I once went to a tasting where we tried the same wines from a regular riedel, Zalto and MT. In my opinion, MT was absolutely the best and I've spent the last 3 months waiting for my glasses. You won't believe it, but my parcel got lost 3 times! Anyway, it was worth waiting for them, wonderful, wonderful glasses. Oh, I got the double bend. The James Suckling one looks interesting but I believe that one of the things that makes a glass exceptional is a thin stem. So I think I'll stick with my Double Bends 😊
@@tangoromeo Wowsa! Yeah, those definitely caught my eye. What's the opening diameter size? Does it work better on reds? (See.. I'm already brimming with questions). I'll have to order one and give it a go. (P.S. my glass collection makes no sense... I have at least one of everything)
Wine Folly They make different shapes for different reds, I have both the Double Bend Red for heavier wines and Double Bend Red Expression for Pinot Noir, Garnacha etc. I also got the Double Bend White. I can check the opening diameter for you in a couple of days, when I get home. Btw I think I need to order your cleaning cloth!
I'm sorry but there are a lot of faults Zalto and Gabriel are not AUSTRIAN made Glasses- this is a not true. Both have only an office in Austria. As i live very close i would know the factories. They produce in cheap production countries from Slovakia to Ukraine who knows :-(( Zwiesel is German made thats correct
Hey there - not for the nothing but a cerified sommelier should really be able to properly pronounce the name fot the most distinguished wine glass manuafacture of all time - Riedel. It rymes with "beetle" or "needle." I love your videos and your work - but this is a big miss. Undermines your crediblilty.
The fact that you completely disregarded all the work in this and instead focused on my lack of pronunciation is asinine. Sure, you're right; I bombed the pronunciation but this comment just makes me shake my head and LOL. Thanks for the correction, but no, I disagree. Tomato tomato.
nah man. I wasn't paid for any of this. It's true, I do sell Gabriel-Glas on our store which i specifically talk about at the end, but you can buy that glass anywhere, and I said that too. This is 100% real critique. If you don't see that, I'm sorry, but you're not paying attention.
When I started watching I thought "no way I can watch 20 minutes of a wine glass review", but this was great. Thanks!
I’ve been loving my Gabriel Gold glasses for about 4 years. I have 2. I also have 4 of the Gabriel Standards. One day I will upgrade to all golds. Back when I was researching this purchase I narrowed it down to these and the Zaltos. I found them to be similar in my taste testing, but loved the look of the Gabriel, the slight curve made them a bit more interesting to me. They make great wedding gifts!
Jancis's glass is now made in Slovenia. Information from Richard Brendon's website "Mouth-blown in Slovenia" in the product page.
I love how honest and real you are. Great video
Thank you!!
I love her quirky nature, but most importantly how knowledgeable she is about wine.
I agree 100% the Zalto glasses really give you an exceptional sense of smell and taste when drinking wine, thanks for making the video! Helped me pick these glasses and I love them
Never thought I’d be watching a video on wine glasses. Love adulting 🤣
omg thinking the same thing
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Here i am joining you 2 years later 🥸
Haha... Couldn't agree more! It's soooo much fun!
The second video of five I've watched with Madeline sipping Pinot Noir. Just had some for the first time two days ago, and it's nice. Keep making videos Madeline!
Finally a channel for the beginners 🍷
Jancis Robinson x Richard Brendon is the best go to glass, but probably best for more complex whites, even though it is marketed as a one fits all. Elegant, beautiful aesthetic, dishwasher proof, albeit it needs to be handled with care as it is very delicate. When opening a 97+ wines there is no alternative to Zalto. The burgundy and gravitas omega (burgundy without base) are simply awesome. I got the whole range over time and have never looked back.
Glad you love it!
I have a couple of Schott Zwiesel and I love them! They are super resistant!
Bought two of the Gabrielle Glas a couple of weeks ago. Absolutely brilliant. Currently using one for the 2009 Schoene Harmonie “R” field blend from Rangen de Thann vineyard in Alsace. So you were, as usual, spot on when you said you’d like to use the glass for Riesling.👏👏👏👏👏
You're the top, Madeline! Love your manner of presentation and the immediacy of your honesty. I had some Glasvin Universals (I cheaped out on these Chinese hand blown glasses because the Zalto Universals were not available at the time). The Glasvins broke at mid-stem within a week of purchase. Zalto's finally became available and you are SO right about them. Most definitely would not recommend the Glasvin version unless one simply wants them as display models. They're nerve-racking to use thus eliminating the pleasure of drinking wine from a fine glass.
an excellent and very fair review of these wine glasses. They are expensive so we do want to pick wisely. I think you express your ideas very clearly..Thank you
To simplify my life, I was looking for the one glass to rule them all. And thanks to your very vivid characterisation I became aware of the Gabriel, which (in the StandArt version) very conveniently sells for just under USD 20 here in Switzerland. I must confess that I like the unusual, non-rigid character of the Zalto, but the price/performance ratio of the Gabriel StandArt is amazing. I have since re-tasted some of my favourite everyday wines (like the entry level Rüdesheimer Spätburgunder (Pinot Noir) from Bischöfliches Weingut in Rüdesheim, the standard Lagrein by Muri Griess or Eva Fricke's simple but delicious Kiedrich Riesling) and I find the Gabriel adds a lot of information (and fun) to these wines that I thought I knew inside out. Thank you again for that!
Over the years I’ve had so many Riedel glasses break either by guests or from washing them that I eventually switched to that Schott Zwiesel you showed (and then put aside) in the beginning of your video. I’ve had two break in 3 years. And when they did break, the low cost made me not care that they did.
Are the Zalto and Riedel “better?” Yes. Wine drinking with those is a more ethereal experience. But for regular use and dinner guests, I’m sticking with the Schott Zwiesel.
indeed. sure. But I wanted to talk about the best. That said, I didn't say there was anything wrong with them. If you're serving people dinners, you're already better than most! So, I'd just stick to that, I guess :)
Great review and perspective! Thank you!
I love my Sophienwald glasses, thanks for being approachable and cool about all things wine!!
I did a similar experiment but used only Zalto denk'art glasses and tested the same wine in their white, universal, bordeaux and burgundy glass. I only bought one of each to figure out, which type of glasses I should get and ultimately settled on universal and burgundy. Their bordeaux glass didn't work at all for me. Very big and wide, the wine is somewhat lost in it, even if you have a high alcohol cab. If you put a high alcohol cab in the pinot glass, it highlights the alcohol even more. The universal worked best for most wines I tested, and the burgundy works really well with pinot and nebbiolo (which are my favourites)
Dear Madeline, a very good video and well explained! Also "cheaper" wines, drunk from a handmade glass, e.g. Zaltoglas, are perceived differently than from machine-made glasses. Lightness and fine transparency clearly increase the enjoyment enormously. My favourite universal glass for red wine would be the Zalto Bordeaux Denk'Art.😃💕🍷
For anyone struggling to make the decission: Gabriel Glas Standart (I have the industrial glasses, I cannot even speak on the handblown version) completely enhanced my wine experience. I am not kidding, I smell and taste way more in comparisson to my other glasses. I tend to be super skeptical when it comes to these things, but I wanted to spoil myself and see if I could really notice a difference. And boy did I notice it!
that was an awesome masterclass - thanks for doing this !! it helped a lot not only to further understand the importance of the mouthfeel but also for picking the next glassware - u rule !
Really like the Riedel Vinum Restaurant Series Bordeaux. The stem is a little shorter and allows me to store in my kitchen cabinets. The others I find a tad tall
Ha! Me too (as I'm sure you saw!) Yes, these glasses are great, especially if you love big bold red wine. I will note that all the other glasses tested in this video are shorter than the Riedels you just mentioned.
Didn't know wine folly had a channel! Thorougly enjoyed this video, probably ending up getting a pair of the zaltos. Love the style. Great video, you have a lovely quirky, profound wine-loving personality, that I really enjoy! Subscribed :D
What do you think of high end cut glass crystal wine glasses such as Baccarat and Waterford?
Excellent Post Madeline! I have the Gabriel Glas Gold and while they are phenomenol, I broke one within two weeks of use :( I'm glad to see you also like the StandArt edition, and it will likely lead me to invest in a few of those for comparison! Cheers!!!
I love the enthusiasm. You can tell it's honest.
Great review. I've been looking for my next red wine glasses, so now I have some good choices to replace my Riedel Grape line of glasses. Cheers.
Wow, fun time to start looking. I'm so impressed with glassware these days overall :)
Zalto is life
Great Video! for fairness,i think rather than 3 oz in each, , it would be better to fill each glass to the widest point, as the jancis glass is made to be filled higher to it's widest point, you could call it the waist , round or deeper V shaped bottoms need more wine in them to perform and seem to be more of a meal glass. obviously you are going to get more wine surface area with the widest point.
the other thing for me is how glasses fit on to the face, if they are too small at the mouth they dont allow you to put your nose all the way in to it . eyeglasses also pose a problem. Also the way it fits on your face affects the path of the way the air flows in the glass when you sniff or breath in and out of it. and on long and big glasses of course that is more of a factor. its amazing how wines taste so different in different glasses.
the shape of the chamber also affects the speed of the air flowing through it. you can study acoustical theory of horn speaker systems to get an idea of how different shapes affect air..
So informative, thank you!
Thank you Madeline. Can't locate any of these glasses, but your knowledge will help me make a selection from what's available. ☺
We carry Gabriel Glas: shop.winefolly.com/collections/tasting-tools/products/gabriel-glas-universal-wine-glass-austria
I couldn't agree with your review more. I think the Gabriel $30 does an excellent job for a great price and if it breaks, the price makes it easy to replace!
Yes! I would love to see a video on wine glasses that are grape specific. Btw, I have your book. It’s so much fun. It was Recommended when I took a wine tasting class at books and books. (Hello from coral gables, Florida)
With the wine tasting so different in each glass, what are the chances someone could not like a wine in their glass but would like it in another glass? My next question is, how do we really know what a wine was meant to taste like since that wine is always showing differently dependent on the glass?
I have cheapo white wine glasses from Pier 1. I bought them because I like the weight of regular glass. I’m too clumsy for crystal.
I use the Schott Zwiesel "Air" series of glasses. Very thin glass and stem with just the very subtle hint of a lip on the bowl. I used to freak out about any kind of lip on a glass, but the Air series glasses are so comfortable to drink from and they're pretty tough. The retail on the Air series glasses is $18.00! I got all of mine at Williams Sonoma for $11 a stem on closeout! I liked them so much, I bought out all of the Schott Zwiesel Air inventory (over 70!) in the stores in the Twin Cities area! Basically, a dozen Burgundy, a dozen Bordeaux, a dozen "Light Bodied White Wine, 18 Champagne and 22 "All Purpose" glasses.
Hello. I have a question about Schott Zwiesel Air. Is these glasses as thin as Riedel machine made glasses(such as Veritas, Performance). Thx.
@@hcs4031 I think so. I used to use Riedels, but once I started using Schott Zwiesel Air, I never went back. The stems are nice and thin as well.
@@redblock5150 I ordered 6 Air Burgundy glasses on Amazon. Thank you very much.
@@hcs4031 Drinking a 2016 Au Bon Climat Isabelle Pinot Noir out of that very glass tonight. I hope you like them as much as I do...
Have you tried the new Riedel Performance? I loved it. My new favourite, especially the Pinot Noir version. It"s also a beautiful object to behold. They are so light too. I've always preferred the more rounded shape of Riedel glasses to the Zalto type shape. Try them when you have the chance. Cheers!
I'm currently looking at the riedel performance champagne glasses. Have you had any experience with these?
James Lowe I’ve tried their entire performance range. It’s great. The glasses are light, have a wonderful shape, and they compliment the taste of the wine wonderfully. My favourites are Cab, Pinot, and Riesling, but champagne is also very very good! And it looks great.
@@vs-theearlyworks3019 thank you for your reply!
Just be VERY CAREFUL when drying the Riedel Performance glasses! I had a drying towel inside a Bordeaux/Cab glass and as I twisted the base (like I do whenever I dry any wine glass) the stem snapped right in two! That was the second Riedel Performance Cab glass that the stem snapped on. Fortunately, Amazon sells them for $59 per pair.
@@tsmorris2393 I'm pretty sure Riedel says not to hold it by the base when drying.
Love the content! New subscriber here! Love the details ... I a.m learning a lot on your videos and I Love wine. 😘
Great video. Nothing beats a Zalto
It’s a very well done video, but honestly a little biased since you are selling the Gabriel-Glas StandArt. Although looking at multiples reviews I do think that’s the one to get!
True, but I was honest about it. Also, technically, that Zalto was pretty baller. Glad you enjoyed it and good luck on your glassware purchase :)
when it comes to which glasses to choose, my advice to you is to drink in style! Treat yourselves! That’s not snobbish! It’s called self-care!
I would buy brand name glasses if I could find them locally.
One day I'll import a large set. Right now I'll go with the best quality I can find locally.
Nice picks Madeline. I love your videos!!! 🤓
I love the mix of knowledge vs total lack of shall I say snobbiness - it's refreshing - the usual BS segment was less BS too, also refreshing. Good job. I've not tried the Zalto universal but my top glass so far in all these years is the Zalto Bordeaux with second place going to the Riedel Sommeliers Superleggero Burgundy Grand Cru - which is twice the size and weight of the Zalto but similarly delicate as the name implies. In a couple of months I'm going to order a few more types to try, though. :-)
With the subject of pinot, how do these high quality general purpose glasses compare against an actual burgundy glass?
Love the Zalto Universals!!! I have 4....Agree!!!
Hey Maddie, what's the size of Gabriel in ml?
I am new and appreciate your content. Help me understand further. How much time was paused in between smelling ? And how do you go back to baseline in between each glass and if cleansing in between glasses is needed? THANK YOU!!!! ☺
Great video ! thank you
Thank you so much. You are a movie star !
Awesome video! I was indeed searching for what makes a good wine glass. I'm tired of clueless people who use those small decorative glasses and fill them to the brim.
Great video. Could you also review "ZIEHER VISION STRAIGHT" wine glasses, please? Interesting shape but how do they compare against Zalto Universal?
Hello
I believe the riedel extreme isn’t crystal
Please correct me if am wrong. Am planning to buy them and as I checked.. they aren’t crystal.
Any idea?
Just so you know, this video got me subscribed. Couple of videos later.... I’m buying stuff on your website.
So I'm getting into metal working and am interested in eventually making some goblets. I'm curious as to what differences a metal, let's say gold, would have to a glass/crystal construct.
Different metals can actually affect the taste of wines! Do the research first: I know stainless steel shouldn't be an issue, but it can affect the temperature and a lot of other things. Good luck!
I've just bought the Gabriel, and was all exited...but honestly was quite dissapointed...I tried it with both white and red, and feel like I missing a lot of the fruit, and the wines was a bit "dead"...I then tried compare it, side by side, with my cheap Luigi Bormioli Rocco (my everyday universal glass), and there was just so much more fruit in the Rocco 😮😦🤥😕 Not what I was expecting, after all the "hype" and reviews...what the heck 😳😮
Why no one has created a larger version of the ISO glass is beyond me. All I need is one glass that works well for every type of wine I drink. Why do I need to have a special glass for Cab Franc, Merlot, Riesling, Malbec eyc. ?
Just got Zalto Universal.... 1st impressions feels a bit small cos used to drinking from Schott Zwiesel Diva Bordeaux 130
wow! Yeah, I mentioned how these glasses are a bit smaller. You've been drinking out of a bath tub! (nothing wrong with that ;)
Cool.
I'm rockin the Stolzle Eclipse for my reds.
Dan, Thanks for watching!! Big fan of Stolzle. That's a good lesser-known brand to bring up. Regarding those glasses, I've seen some harshness with heavy dishwasher use in restaurants but I suspect it might depend on which model you buy. (It wasn't the Eclipse)
@@winefolly Yea this glass is beautiful, thanks for informing me know about the dish washer. Even though I hand wash, it is still useful info. :)
PS: You should do more video wine tastings, I like watching those vids. Keep up the good work!
The Zwiesel glass in this video is not Riesling Grand Cru, but the Rioja glass! The Zalto Universal is taller than the Riesling Grand Cru, which is obviously not the case in this video.
I would normally agree with you but it was given to me at a Riesling tasting in Wiesbaden for VDP. so.… ARE YOU ABSOLUTELY SURE? If so, then the German VDP producers effed up?
@@winefolly I do not own the Rioja glass nor the Riesling GC to be ABSOLUTELY SURE, but I do own their Riesling and Sauternes glasses of the same Wine Classics Select series. Both perfectly match their listed height specifications. I also own the Zalto Universal and White Wine glasses which are also up to their listed specs. The Zalto Universal is listed as 235 mm, while the Riesling Grand Cru as 228 mm.
Thanks!
Great concept and video idea.
My first time ever handling a Zalto I broke it and my polisher hid it for me 😅
Are these glasses for pinot noir ? I 'm not expert but I think better for merlot or cab
Enzo Enzokun She is a certified Sommelier, and a wine author. I think she probably knows. And yes, these glasses are all universal for all wines.
Schott-Zwiesel is very good everyday glass!
does it leak?
what about white wine glasses?
I'm drinking 4.99 Crane lake Pinot I bought at Winn Dixie from a glass I got at Dollar tree.
It's probably bulk wine from Chile. I bet u 1 penny.
Just watched another video...Awesome!
What are you thoughts on MarkThomas glasses?
A few people have asked, but I haven't ever touched them in person. Boy do they look sexy though!
Do you have a patreon?
If the wine is good, doesnt matter the glass. I always use a neckless glass
Nothing wrong with “no necks. “ I’m going to start calling them that inspired by you! 👏
Does a red solo cup qualify?
It makes a great spitoon. And, a horrible wine glass.
@Gary Barlow Wow. you must totally not get the point of wine appreciation. I mean.. you're kinda asking to be called a newb right now.
Rolled into Homegoods and got a 6 pack of glasses for $12... they look decent anyways.
I bought the zalto wine glass and for me personally I didn’t like it, especially when I compared it to my Riedel ouverture double magnum. I tried to like it but everyone is different.
Just bought some glasses from your site. Don't make me look bad.
We love 'em. Hope you do too :)
@@winefolly Just arrived today! Thank you. Big boss will try them out soon!
No mention of the best, titanium infused schott zwiesel Cabernet glass? I have two 6 packs, and they are my Crown Jewels for dinner parties. They are an amazing glass, and boy can they take abuse.
Could you please do a video like this for champagne glasses?
Neil oppa you don’t need a “champagne flute” or even worse, a coupe. Use your universal glass and have a complete taste and nose experience of your Champagne.
Can you give a try and maybe a comment to the Grassl Glass?
You’ve missed Mark Thomas Glassware. I think they make the best glasses out there. 😉
Yes, there are quite a few that I didn't mention. What's your opinion on Mark Thomas? What do you think of those crazy shapes!
Also, I think James Suckling has a great glass partnership with Lalique that's worth adding in here, since we're talking about missed mentions: www.lalique.com/en/the-lalique-james-suckling-100-points-collection -
I once went to a tasting where we tried the same wines from a regular riedel, Zalto and MT. In my opinion, MT was absolutely the best and I've spent the last 3 months waiting for my glasses. You won't believe it, but my parcel got lost 3 times! Anyway, it was worth waiting for them, wonderful, wonderful glasses. Oh, I got the double bend.
The James Suckling one looks interesting but I believe that one of the things that makes a glass exceptional is a thin stem. So I think I'll stick with my Double Bends 😊
@@tangoromeo Wowsa! Yeah, those definitely caught my eye. What's the opening diameter size? Does it work better on reds? (See.. I'm already brimming with questions). I'll have to order one and give it a go. (P.S. my glass collection makes no sense... I have at least one of everything)
Wine Folly They make different shapes for different reds, I have both the Double Bend Red for heavier wines and Double Bend Red Expression for Pinot Noir, Garnacha etc. I also got the Double Bend White. I can check the opening diameter for you in a couple of days, when I get home. Btw I think I need to order your cleaning cloth!
I gree your opinion!@@tangoromeo
I don't think anyone uses lead in crystal anymore. They've gone to titanium on the high end glasses.
You know you’re a rookie SOMM when all of them look the same to you. :(
“Ree - Dull” = Riedel
Omg thank you. I worked for a wine distributor for 2 years and sold Riedel and it drives me crazy when people say Rye-dell 😬
The two winners have a larger surface area,which will help the Pinot reveal its secrets.
Interesting!
For Riesling itself, I like a tall/ thin champagne flute, it focuses flavors nicely. YRMV!
Zweisel Sensory design by Roberto Conterno and son
Missed the most important glass, Zalto Universal
Really？I can’t believe it！
heh. I don't even know how to respond.
Wine Folly well, I think that’s the reason I watching your video, while we learn by drinking and from you😇
Why is it so hard to dwell on one winner clearly?
What’s your take on stemless glasses? 😬
i have a wine glass from IKEA for $4. i love the shape
I'm sorry but there are a lot of faults
Zalto and Gabriel are not AUSTRIAN made Glasses- this is a not true.
Both have only an office in Austria.
As i live very close i would know the factories. They produce in cheap production countries
from Slovakia to Ukraine who knows
:-((
Zwiesel is German made thats correct
Slovakian glass is better anyway ;-)
Pea K yes can be- but its Not ok to say its -made in Austria -if its not.
Um. Wow. I think you're wrong. Still, I'll look into this. I know one of the Zalto owners. We'll get the answer.
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Punktgenuss Vulini
: Das Know-How kommt aus Österreich. Das ist es, was zählt, und nicht, wo das Ding schlussendlich produziert wird.
@@winefolly Looks like the Gabriels are made in Slovakia, it's on their FAQ webpage. At least it's not China...
@jackandyingadventure
0:57 She wrote a book yet she’s reading on a reminder list?
Hey there - not for the nothing but a cerified sommelier should really be able to properly pronounce the name fot the most distinguished wine glass manuafacture of all time - Riedel. It rymes with "beetle" or "needle." I love your videos and your work - but this is a big miss. Undermines your crediblilty.
The fact that you completely disregarded all the work in this and instead focused on my lack of pronunciation is asinine. Sure, you're right; I bombed the pronunciation but this comment just makes me shake my head and LOL. Thanks for the correction, but no, I disagree. Tomato tomato.
Reading a script?...
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nah man. I wasn't paid for any of this. It's true, I do sell Gabriel-Glas on our store which i specifically talk about at the end, but you can buy that glass anywhere, and I said that too. This is 100% real critique. If you don't see that, I'm sorry, but you're not paying attention.
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