Hi all,
I am wondering if there is much of a difference between the Vinum port glass and the BAR port glass. They seem to be similar in shape and both are made by Riedel. I found a good deal on the BAR collection ones and wanted to make sure they weren't an inferior product.
Riedel BAR collection
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Re: Riedel BAR collection
I had a look online at these and for the life of me I can't see the difference between them and the Vinum glasses, at least in terms of shape. There doesn't even seem to be a difference in the specification, but presumably there must be a difference. Sorry this is no sort of an answer but it is the best I can do.
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That is alright! I appreciate the effort. That is the same conclusion that I came to, as well. I picked up the four they had remaining.
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Re: Riedel BAR collection
The BAR collection is aimed at restaurant and trade users. I believe that these are moulded or machine blown and use a higher soda content and less quartz.
They are much cheaper, the same shape and are almost the same weight. You get 99% of the same pleasure from the BAR glass. I tried one last Thursday after dinner after the Port Walk.
They are much cheaper, the same shape and are almost the same weight. You get 99% of the same pleasure from the BAR glass. I tried one last Thursday after dinner after the Port Walk.
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Re: Riedel BAR collection
This is my understanding also. They are the same size/shape as the Vinum but use less expensive materials.AHB wrote:The BAR collection is aimed at restaurant and trade users. I believe that these are moulded or machine blown and use a higher soda content and less quartz.
They are much cheaper, the same shape and are almost the same weight. You get 99% of the same pleasure from the BAR glass. I tried one last Thursday after dinner after the Port Walk.
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+2 And are designed to be far more durable to stand up to restaurant use.Glenn E. wrote:This is my understanding also. They are the same size/shape as the Vinum but use less expensive materials.AHB wrote:The BAR collection is aimed at restaurant and trade users. I believe that these are moulded or machine blown and use a higher soda content and less quartz.
They are much cheaper, the same shape and are almost the same weight. You get 99% of the same pleasure from the BAR glass. I tried one last Thursday after dinner after the Port Walk.
I would love to find a place to buy these in Southern California at good prices for some house stemware for tastings.