What is that stemware?

David Sweet · Post by **David Sweet** » Mon Dec 10, 2007 9:40 pm

Sorry folks--I know Port glassware has been discussed before, but can someone tell me who manufactures those terrific looking glasses in the lead story on 2005 vintage forecast on the homepage? And where to get them?

Many thanks!
David

Kris Henderson · Post by **Kris Henderson** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 12:02 pm

It's difficult for me to tell due to the angle of the camera but it looks like the glasses are either the IVDP Port glass or the Riedel Vinum Port glass.

Both glasses are similar in size and shape and perform equally well in my opinion.

The IVDP glass is now manufactured by Schott Zwiesel and are extremely difficult to find outside of Portugal. I would love to have a set of these but no one imports them into the United States. If you search the forum, there are a few threads on these glasses.

Julian D. A. Wiseman · Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:27 pm

The INAO glass design is excellent, and near enough to ideal for sherry, port, madeira, and whisky. I bought mine (well, those of mine that are in the US) for a mere $2.25 each from Marjorie Lumm's Wineglasses, ☎ 1 800 806 0677.

Post by **Andy Velebil** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 4:53 pm

I believe the ones David is refering to are the "Chimney" style glasses pictured in Roy's article. Although they look really cool, I don't like them at all.

As for where to get them, I have no idea. Can't say I've ever seen them for sale here in the states. Then again, I've never looked for them, so I'm sure you could find them.

The Schott Zwiesel IVDP and Riedel's are generally regarded as the better Port glasses. Although the Schott Zwiesel's are not quite available yet in the US, to my knowledge.

Frederick Blais · Post by **Frederick Blais** » Tue Dec 11, 2007 5:09 pm

Same as Andy, I'm not a fan of those Chimney like glass. The rim is too large and the hole too small to put your nose and sip it at same time, an essential component I'm looking for. I know a lot of guys in Portugal are using it. It is the classic picture of the master blender with this type of class.