INSTRUCTIONS Microfiber Polishing Cloth • Wash at boiling temperature (to kill bacteria) with odorless soap • Should be machine washed at min. 170° F/60° C • Never use fabric softener when rinsing your microfiber polishing cloth (avoids grease film on suface) Caring for your Riedel Crystal • Riedel glasses are dishwasher safe
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• to avoid stains: use soft water (low mineral content)
• To avoid scratches: Avoid glass contact with other glass or metal
• to remove stains: use white vinegar
• If available use a stemware rack
If washing by hand • Wash the glass under warm water (use detergent and rinse the glass carefully) • Glass polishing: Use two polishing cloths, never hold the glass by the base to polish the bowl • Stem snap: Occurs through mishandling = torque or bend pressure at the stem • Storage: Avoid glass storage in kitchen cabinets which have strong aromas that translates into glass
HOW TO CLEAN A RIEDEL DECANTER
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1. Wash under warm water,
2. Place on linen to drain for the time being
3. For extra
4. To polish use microfibre
5. Hold glass by base and polish
6. Use left hand to cradle the bowl and polish with your right hand
NEVER twist the base and bowl
7. Perfect result
shine, steam over boiling water
detergent is not necessary
polishing cloths
CAUTION: A Riedel glass is a grape varietal specific wine tool! This shape works best with wines made from specific grapes. Please read the instruc- tions below to guarantee maximum enjoyment. Riedel has researched the
grape varietal sensation, leading to the conclusion, on which the world‘s wine experts agree; that the enjoyment of aroma, taste, texture and finish of a wine, is maximized by using the right “WINE TOOL“
Rules when handling connoisseur glasses
1 FILLING THE GLASS
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WHY AND HOW TO DECANT WINES To decant wine means to transfer it from its bottle to a de- canter or carafe before drinking. During storage or aging, wine can develop a solid deposit or sediment at the bottom of the bottle. Decanting is an easy means of separating the sediment from the wine. It also helps the wine breathe, as the greater surface diameter lets more oxygen reach the wine than the bottle does.
Do not over-pour. This will ensure maximum development of the wine‘s bouquet, and also provide the most elegant table setting.
HOLDING THE GLASS The appropriately filled glass should always be held by the stem rather than the bowl.
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WINE TEMPERATURE Before decanting/or serving wine, store it at appropriate temperatures (red wine 59–63°F, 15–17°C, white wines at 50–54°F, 10–12°C). The proper serving temperature enhances the quality of the wine by allowing it to fully deve- lop its characteristic aromas and flavours.
SWIRLING THE GLASS Carefully swirling the glass allows oxygen into the wine by increasing its surface area and helps release the wine‘s rich, mature aroma.
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