A few months ago I became aware of the Riedel stemware which Riedel created specifically for Oregon’s Pinot Noir. This week I had the opportunity to use one of these glasses for a tasting. The bowl is large and the top flared. The flared top helps direct the aroma of the wine towards the nose. The aroma gathers and then is released towards the nose. This glass is lightweight and easy to hold. Despite the large size of the glass, the glass is not unwieldy and it is delightful to use when tasting Pinot Noir in Oregon. While some may not care what stemware they use, I enjoy the experience of using quality stemware for tastings. For me the experience influences the tasting of wines.