The Durand Corkscrew

Renowned Austrian glassmaker Riedel designs the shape of each glass to most fully enhance the appreciation of the wine within. Beautifully balanced and with just the right mixture of delicacy and stability, the six glasses in this set are designed especially for the enjoyment of Sauvignon Blanc, Fumé Blanc, Sancerre, and Sémillon. The set makes a handsome gift for any white wine drinker or adds to an existing collection for the budding oenophile.

Machine-produced to be affordable, the Austrian-made Vinum glasses nonetheless consist of 24-percent lead crystal for distinctive clarity and brilliance. Each long-stemmed glass stands 8-1/2 inches tall and holds a generous 12-3/8 ounces at full capacity. Riedel introduced the popular Vinum line in 1986 and this particular Sauvignon Blanc glass design in 1998. While dishwasher-safe, Vinum crystal should be washed by hand to prevent detergent residue that can affect wine taste. -Ann Bieri