Inspiration & Advice from The Riedel Shop
Which Riedel Wine Glass?
Riedel is famous for being the inventors of the specialised wine glass. That particular grape varieties taste better in certain shapes of glass is now widely accepted.
However, this means that the array of available Riedel wine glasses can be somewhat overwhelming.
Riedel Questions & Answers
Our most Frequently Asked Questions about Riedel glassware.
From "How do you pronounce Riedel?" to "Are my Riedel glasses dishwasher safe?" and even "Why are red wine glasses bigger than white?"
All the answers to your burning questions.
A beginners guide to the 9 different wine styles
When buying wine, most of us, tend to stick with what we know. Whilst this isn't necessarily a bad thing, you could be missing out on things.
It's important to to have a bit of knowledge, so that you at least have an idea of what to buy.
All About Wine
Guide to Sparkling Wine
Sparkling Wine is a very broad term that encompasses any wine with bubbles. Even Champagne is a ‘sparkling wine’ but, importantly, not all sparkling wine is Champagne.
Most of us know Champagne, Cava and Prosecco, but what really differentiates one sparkling wine from the next?
Guide to Full Bodied White Wine
If creamy, nutty white wines packed with ripe tropical-fruit flavours sound like your idea of heaven, then "full bodied" whites are for you.
With more weight and aromatic character than their crisper counterparts, many of these wines have the weight to cope with oak ageing and the vanilla-and-toast complexity that comes with it.
Guide to Light Bodied Red Wine
Light bodied red wines are ideal for those who may be new to drinking red wine.
They are typically lower in tannins and therefore make excellent compliments to a variety of dishes.
They are lightweight and refreshing and tend to grow in cooler climates.
Recycling Our Packaging and Helping the Environment
Each year we send out thousands of parcels throughout the UK and beyond.
Each order is safely protected to survive its onward journey and the inevitable bumps and bashes it will encounter.
We pride ourselves on our high standard of packaging and also care deeply about the environment, and are committed to the three concepts that promote sustainable living.
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.
