Riedel Vinum Martini Glasses - Crystal Glass, Dishwasher Safe, 2-Piece Set - Essential Home Bar Glassware 6416/77

There are newer brands of crystal stemware on the market that get higher reviews, but they are much more expensive and I question whether they are worth the additional cost. We have never been disappointed in a Riedel product. They have two quality lines: a premium line and a lower cost line. This line, Vinum, is the lower cost line. We have both. The top line is what I recommend for wine glasses and this line is fine for cocktails. Excellent quality/price ratio.

Why? Because the design, proportions, quality of the glass etc. is exactly correct. At least, they are the most aesthetically pleasing martini glass I've seen. I'm not a fan of glasses with etched designs on them, or thick stems etc. These are delicate and simple. Exactly correct for what they need to be IMHO. I have six in constant rotation with a couple of backups in case one chips, which they do on rare occasions, but that's not the fault of the glasses, in fact they hold up remarkably well. I've had them for many years and they do get lots of use but still look as good as the day I bought them. Plus I've given them as gifts - it's nice to give something to someone that you think is "the best"!

Anyone remember when a martini was a martini? Or when a martini glass wasn’t a fish bowl? This perfect set will take you back to those golden days of the perfect, real, well chilled, straight up martini. The crystal is indeed good crystal, so my only warning is to be careful as these can chip because they are fine. But I’ve bought two sets already, highly recommended as the right size to keep a drink both elegant and well chilled. And right sized to enjoy more than one should the moment meet that joy. Highly recommended.

These glasses harken back to a day when cocktails weren't served in a bucket. These are legit 2oz pour glasses, classy and elegant, but much smaller than current xl cocktail glasses. If you need more, mix another and enjoy the presentation. Highly recommended.

These are much smaller than they looked in the photos, pretty dainty. I was expecting something a little larger and robust. I suspect they will chip easily, and I will be buying something else, soon. I have always been satisfied with this brand, and have used their wine glasses for years. I shouldn’t have strayed into their other products.

These glasses are gorgeous and have a very nice feel in the hand - just the right weight. They are perfect for us as I like a drinking glass that has class and is very good quality.

Love love love this glass. Really does add to the expirence. Really show the bouquet of the wine while also helping it open up significantly faster. It’s also like holding a piece of art. Can really tell the difference when drinking from these glasses. The nose and opening is crazy different. Learn how to clean this glass without putting pressure on the bowl and stem and you will be just fine.

We bought these glasses wanting a more traditional (smaller) sized martini glass. While the size was perfect, we had a glass shatter in the dishwasher during the first wash. Thinking this was a manufacturing defect, we reached out to Riedel who advised that since this was purchased through Amazon no warranty applied. We subsequently reached out to Amazon for a replacement - and although they provided one, unfortunately the same thing occurred: one of the two glasses shattered. Overall, a 50% failure rate for the first wash in the dishwasher for two completely different sets of glassware. No idea how they advertise these as dishwasher safe - clearly there are design defects that prevent that from being the case.