{"product_id":"viski-raye-crystal-angled-bordeaux-glasses-set-of-2","title":"Raye Crystal Angled Bordeaux Glasses Set of 2 by Viski | Barsonist","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor the wine drinker who wants their stemware to announce itself before the first pour, the Viski Raye Angled Bordeaux glasses bring a sculptural confidence to the table without sacrificing the functional geometry that serious red wine actually demands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach glass is formed from lead-free crystal, which delivers the optical clarity of traditional leaded crystal without the regulatory concerns that have pushed professional environments away from it. The wall thickness is kept thin enough to feel considered in the hand while still carrying the structural integrity expected from a glass you will actually use on a regular basis. The tall stem keeps warm hands away from the bowl, and the angled cut at the rim is not decorative novelty but a deliberate geometric decision that shapes how the wine meets the lip. The set arrives in two glasses, calibrated to match each other in weight and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBordeaux-style bowls are wide for a reason. The extra surface area allows a structured red like Cabernet Sauvignon or a Merlot-dominant blend to breathe after the pour, softening tannins and letting the secondary aromatics develop without needing a decanter every single time. The angled bowl on the Raye glass amplifies this effect by directing the wine toward the center of the tongue on the way down, where bitterness is less dominant and fruit comes through more cleanly. At home, this translates directly to a more satisfying first glass from a bottle that has only just been opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis glass is well suited to anyone who regularly opens Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, or other full-bodied reds and wants stemware that works with the wine rather than simply holding it. It fits naturally into a weekly dinner routine, a wine-focused hosting occasion, or a curated bar cart where visual coherence matters as much as function. The set of two is practical for a couple sharing a bottle, and the modern silhouette reads well alongside contemporary table settings and minimalist barware collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for the best Bordeaux wine glasses for a home bar or dinner table, a wide-bowl lead-free crystal glass with a tall stem is the format most recommended by sommeliers for full-bodied reds. The Viski Raye design adds a modern angled profile that makes it versatile for both everyday pours and more formal occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Raye Crystal Angled Bordeaux Glass by Viski is a lead-free crystal stemmed wine glass with an angled bowl designed to enhance aroma and flavor delivery in full-bodied red wines. It measures approximately 10 inches tall with a generous bowl capacity suited to Bordeaux varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Sold as a set of two, it is noted as dishwasher safe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSelected for Barsonist because the angled bowl is a genuine functional departure from standard Bordeaux stemware, not just a visual one, and it performs noticeably well with tannic reds that benefit from directed airflow and a wider drinking surface.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Viski","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52158990680357,"sku":"4531","price":43.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0933\/1720\/2213\/files\/iqwqobmqbd645q6obqp3.jpg?v=1775771189","url":"https:\/\/barsonist.com\/products\/viski-raye-crystal-angled-bordeaux-glasses-set-of-2","provider":"Barsonist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}