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Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
from Winnetka, IL on 7/20/2008
Most durable, thin-walled stemware glasses we’ve ever owned. And we have owned a lot. We always hand wash stemware, so can’t vouch if the glasses are dishwasher safe. Tried various Riedel’s: you just look at them and they break—along with your wallet! Tried the Spiegelau Vino Grande: Nice, but a bit heavy. We’ve broken several over the last three years, but they get daily use, and in most cases it was our fault (knocked off the counter, etc).
from Huntington Beach, CA on 5/24/2008
I use Riedel Overture as my usual everyday wine glass. However, I prefer the Tritan for informal outdoor dining or casual entertaining. It is a beautiful glass, with nice balance and clarity, and I have never broken one. I wash them on the bottom rack of the dishwasher (which I would never do with any of my Riedels).
from Pound Ridge, NY on 1/26/2008
So you don't think me a ham-fisted ogre, or someone who toasts then smashes the glasses in the fireplace, I have over 25 yr as a wine enthusiast and collector; I may one day even qualify as a 'wine snob' but I still have a way to go on that ;-). I still have all of my first set of Riedel crystal stemware from over 10 yr ago.
I was drawn to SZ by their stunning presentation, titanium (no lead in their crystal), and their assurance of additional durability. I got only the first two of the three expected benefits; that's not enough for me. Actually, I can't be sure I got the second benefit; if titanium is supposed to add durability, maybe mine were made from lightbulb glass!
All 6 broke while hand washing - bare handed washing at that. After the first couple broke and we were well aware of their fragile nature, and despite our best efforts to be extra careful with them, all 6 broke right in out hands. Fortunately, no one got cut (merely insult without injury.)
Although SZ are, in my opinion, the most attractive stemware available, our set was dessimated within 8 mth.
Please, save yourself the disappointment and wasted money, and choose any one of the other brands available from The Wine Enthusiast. We have ever broken even one Riedel.
from OH and VA on 1/16/2008
I travel a lot and so I was interested in the durability and break resistance of these glasses. Taking good crystal from my office to the hotel on a weekly basis is hard on good wine glasses. These seem much more durable without sacrificing the quality of the glass or the enjoyment of the wine.
from Danville, IL on 11/26/2007
The glasses are lovely and the bowls are strong but be forewarned - the stems and bases are NOT the same material!! The bases and stems crack EASILY and are very delicate.