Riedel Glassware Judged Best for Pinot Noir

07/30/2012

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In a recent World of Fine Wine Magazine comparative tasting of glasses, two varieties of Riedel glass were deemed the best overall for Pinot Noir. From a group of fourteen glasses, hailing from a variety of brands, the Riedel Grape Pinot Noir and the Riedel Vinum Pinot Noir both scored top marks of 16.5 points out of a possible 20. Glasses were tested by three wine experts using five wines and each glass was scored by the individual tester. A third Riedel glass, the VITIS Pinot Noir, was also tested and scored 15 points, placing it eighth. The results were published in the spring edition of World of Fine Wine Magazine.

Commenting on the specific glasses, the tasting panel, comprised of Andrew Jefford, Stephen Reinhard & Andreas Larson, noted the following;
  • Riedel Grape Pinot Noir –
“A classic, thin Riedel glass that is very light and elegant in the hand. It copes well with vigorous swirling and is very good at opening up the aromatic profiles of the wines. This glass seems to add age to younger wines and is a very good all-rounder.”
  • Riedel Vinum Pinot Noir
“The bowl of this glass is capacious, deep and round, and it sits happily in the hand or fingers. A lovely all-round Pinot glass, this softens and smoothes generous oakiness in the wines. With a nice shape, weight and design, this was one of the most consistent glasses that showed very nice proportions of fruits and acidity and, as such may be best for fresh European wines.”
Other brands of glass used in the test were; Dartington, John Jenkins, Zalto, Schott Zwiesel, Luigi Bormioli, & Gabriel Glas.

The wines used were:
  • Domaine Armaud Rousseau Chambertin Close de Beze Grand Cru 1998
  • Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir La Bauge Au-Dessus Santa Maria Valley, California 2007
  • Ghislaine Barthod Chambolle-Musigny Premier Cru Aux Combottes 2008
  • Furst Centgrafenburg Gross Gewachs Spatburgunder Franken Germany 2009
  • Freycinet Louis Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008 Tasmania
To learn more about Riedel glassware, including their ranges made specifically for the hospitality industry, go here:
http://www.riedel.com/
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Churchill China: Growth Leads to Expanded London Showroom

07/20/2012

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Churchill China has invested in a great upscale of its popular London Showroom, more than quadrupling its size to accommodate its ever-growing ranges.

Exclusive UK distribution arrangements with Riedel and Guy Degrenne cutlery, along with 3 product launches a year has pushed the number of items available from Churchill to over a staggering 2500 lines. The introduction of more mixed materials such as wooden serving and display lines, melamine serving trays and glass items has also increased the number of products.

New features will include complete table settings, buffet stations alongside range displays to help with selections and space to accommodate up to 12 guests at any one time.

Sharon Heap Marketing Director said: "The new showroom is an excellent resource that showcases our entire range, which has been growing at a fast pace to keep in-line with market demands. Establishments want choice to create an individual ambience and we are well placed to offer products to suit all needs. We just needed a showroom that would do justice to these products and help businesses make the right choices for them."

The new showroom will still be located at the iconic Business Design Centre in Islington and is open for business, although an official launch is scheduled for after the Olympics.
You can view the entire range of Churchill China products for the hospitality market by going here:
http://www.churchillchina.com/
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New Restaurant Supplier?

04/11/2011

 
Limited in their assortment for restaurant items, some operators think they save bigmoney by heading to IKEA.
Ok....so they are not finding their way to the best tables in town....but don't think restaurant owners and managers are not picking things up here - they are. From wine glasses to candle votives - even bar supplies - smart operators are shopping IKEA.

I don't think Villeroy & Boch, Wedgwood, Riedel or Sambonet need to worry just yet. But, for low-mid level tabletop items, IKEA is growing as a source. For those companies not adding value to the supply chain....you had better pay attention.