Vinum Cabernet/Merlot Wine Glasses Set of 2

These wine glasses are essentially unrepairable — they're thin luxury glassware designed for performance, not fixing. Users report extreme fragility with stems snapping from even slight twisting motions and breakage at the stem/base joint during hand drying.

• •No repair support: Zero mention of replacement parts, repair guides, or any manufacturer support for fixing broken glasses
• •Material limitations: The super thin glass that users praise for enhancing wine taste makes any meaningful repair impossible — once cracked or broken, they're done
• •Warranty doesn't help: One-year warranty covers manufacturing defects only, explicitly excluding the variations and fragility issues users complain about most

Bottom line: These are consumable luxury items, not BIFL glassware. When they break (and multiple users confirm they will), your only option is buying replacements.

These Riedel glasses are the definition of high risk, high reward. When they survive, users report 5+ years of dishwasher abuse with these super thin glasses still intact. But that stem-to-bowl junction is their Achilles heel — even slight twisting motions while drying will snap them clean in half.

• •Quality Control Issues: Recent buyers report receiving glasses with thinner stems, imperfections, and inconsistent shapes compared to older Riedel Vinum purchases. One even broke while peeling off the label.
• •The Survivor Stories: Long-term owners swear by them, with multiple users claiming years of regular use and dishwasher cleaning without breakage. The dishwasher-safe claim seems legit for those lucky enough to get well-made ones.
• •Material Reality Check: Riedel's own warranty explicitly states that glass variations in size, weight, and shape are not defects — basically admitting inconsistency is baked into their process.

Bottom line: Could've been great, but recent quality control nosedive means you're gambling on whether you'll get the durable version owners raved about years ago or the fragile imposters flooding the market now.

Riedel offers a standard two-year warranty against manufacturing defects, starting from delivery date, provided items are in mint condition with proof of purchase.

• •Coverage: Two-year warranty covers manufacturing defects only, not breakage from user error or wear and tear.
• •Claim Process: Must contact Riedel directly with proof of purchase; company will either repair defective items or provide replacements at their discretion.
• •User Experience: Mixed reports on durability—some users report years of use without breakage while others note extreme fragility, particularly at stem/base joints.

Bottom line: The warranty is straightforward but limited, offering basic protection for manufacturing defects. The true value depends on careful handling, as the warranty won't cover the most common cause of breakage—user handling incidents.

The r/wine community shows mixed feelings about Riedel Vinum glasses. While experienced users praise them as workhorses that enhance wine enjoyment, there's significant concern about fragility and recent quality inconsistencies.

• •Durability debate: Some report using them for 5+ years through dishwashers without breaking, while others say they break so easily and wouldn't consider other brands
• •Quality concerns: Recent buyers report thinner stems, lighter weight, and gross imperfections compared to older purchases
• •Value perception: Redditors see them as overpriced and actively seek Costco deals or alternatives like Spiegelau

Bottom line: Once a community favorite, Riedel Vinum faces skepticism due to perceived quality decline and high fragility-to-price ratio, though loyalists still defend their performance.