Originally Posted by
number_6
I use the Sommelier glasses almost all the time despite having more shapes in the Vinum -- find the "wrong" Sommelier is still better than the "right" Vinum. Having a 1 liter wine glass is a bit intimidating, though
But the wine tastes so good, definitely a difference with Sommelier glasses over the other (smaller) Riedel.
Edit to add: a rather important consideration is that the Sommelier glasses are not designed to flatter a wine -- while the other Riedel glasses are. Part of the Sommelier glass function is to accentuate the flaws of a wine, to make differentiation in tasting easier; so use only with good wines
I finally broke down and bought a Sommelier Burgundy glass on a trip this week. I definitely have enough good burgundy on hand to give it a thorough testing.
Well, the Sommelier glass was a partial success - for my wife. I opened a premier cru Burgundy and poured some in a vinum and in the Sommelier. I couldn't really tell a big difference. So I asked my wife, who has a much stronger pallette than I do, to taste and give me her thoughts. She was floored by the wine in the Sommelier and said it was amazing on the nose compared to the vinum. So I guess it's hers now