“Make Time for Wine – in the right glass”

As a key supporter of the UK’s first National Wine Month, Riedel is pleased to announce three very special wine and glass tasting events for May 2011.

The tastings are to be conducted by Maximilian Riedel, CEO of Riedel Crystal of America and designer of the globally successful “O” line and many of Riedels best selling decanter designs.

In these fascinating, educational and enjoyable wine and glass tastings, Maximilian Riedel will demonstrate the relationship between the shape of a glass and our perception and enjoyment of fine wines.

The events will also see the launch of the limited edition Maximilian Riedel Signature Mamba decanter. Designed personally by him for 2011, each decanter is individually hand-made by Riedel's most senior master-craftsmen and carries the personal signature of Maximilian Riedel engraved on the base. The signed piece cannot be bought through retail stores and is exclusively available to those attending the tastings.

The events will take place on the following dates;

Monday 23^rd May at Mansfield Traquiar, Edinburgh – in conjunction with Gulp and Inverarity Vaults

Thursday 26^th & Friday 27^th May at Vinopolis, London