Riedel's Artful Designs

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Issue: December 15, 1999

December 15th, 1999 Riedel's Artful Designs Crafting the perfect glass for a particular wine can take years By Per-Henrik Mansson A few years ago, René Rostaing, a leading winemaker in France's Northern Rhône Valley, received a letter from Georg Riedel soliciting his help in developing a glass that would be specifically designed for Syrah-based wines.

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