Riedel Vinum Wine Glasses (Set of 2)

Riedel's Vinum line is the brand's original machine-made crystal range, with bowl shapes designed for specific grape varieties (Bordeaux/Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Riesling and more). It sits above supermarket glassware but well below Riedel's hand-blown Sommeliers and Zalto rivals, which is why it's such a reliable gift: a name wine drinkers recognise at every level, at a price you can justify for a set of two (around £59 for the Bordeaux set at John Lewis, with other varietal sets ranging roughly £45-£65). Reviewers and Riedel alike credit the varietal bowls with directing aroma and flow to flatter each style, and unlike delicate hand-blown crystal these are dishwasher-safe. The one gifting risk is duplication - a keen wine lover may already own a set, so check, or choose a varietal they don't have.