RIEDEL’s Cobra Magnum Decanter Leads Striking New Glassware Line-Up
RIEDEL has unveiled the dramatic Cobra Magnum Decanter, a sculptural centrepiece in two bold colourways.
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Few names in glassware carry the same weight as RIEDEL, the Austrian family company renowned for transforming the way the world experiences wine.
In 2025, the brand has turned heads again with the launch of the Cobra Magnum Decanter, a bold, sculptural piece that is as much an art object as it is a wine tool.
The limited-edition decanter features a striking optic design and is available in two eye-catching colourways, blue/black and yellow/black.
With its sweeping curves and generous size, the Cobra Magnum is designed not only to enhance wine aeration but also to act as the centrepiece of the table. For anyone who loves to entertain at home, it delivers both conversation-starting design and the functionality RIEDEL is known for.
The Cobra Magnum’s arrival comes as part of a season of innovation across the wider RIEDEL portfolio.
The company’s much-loved Fatto a Mano collection, celebrated for its vibrant colour stems and blend of craftsmanship with machine precision, now includes a new decanter.
This latest design pairs a machine-blown Cabernet body with a hand-applied ergonomic handle in four options: clear crystal, yellow, black or mint.
The handle has been extensively tested for a comfortable and elegant pour, reinforcing the Fatto a Mano philosophy of everyday luxury.
RIEDEL has also expanded the Fatto a Mano range with the new Black Tie series. This collection combines the lightness of the Superleggero goblets with a hand-applied transparent stem and a bold black crystal base.
The result is glassware that is both delicate in form and striking in appearance, perfectly suited for festive occasions and collectors who want to elevate their table setting.
Meanwhile, sister brand SPIEGELAU has introduced the Hi-Lite collection, a feather-light yet durable series of Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and Universal glasses.
Engineered with the elegance of handblown glass but created using the precision of modern technology, Hi-Lite offers wine lovers a refined tasting experience in everyday use.
The collection reflects SPIEGELAU’s centuries-long tradition of innovation, marrying functionality with beauty.
What ties all of these launches together is the ongoing conversation between heritage and innovation. RIEDEL and SPIEGELAU continue to push the boundaries of machine-made glass, crafting pieces that are light, elegant, and durable, yet still infused with the character and individuality of craftsmanship.
For those who love to entertain, the Cobra Magnum Decanter sits firmly at the centre of this narrative. It is not just another wine accessory; it is a piece designed to embody RIEDEL’s design DNA: functional, elegant, and impossible to ignore.
As wine culture increasingly becomes part of how people entertain at home, pieces like this aren’t simply tools; they are lifestyle statements.
Whether it’s the bold drama of the Cobra Magnum, the colourful ergonomics of the Fatto a Mano decanter, the black-crystal glamour of the Black Tie range, or the feather-light refinement of SPIEGELAU’s Hi-Lite, this new season of glassware has one clear message: wine deserves more than a glass – it deserves an experience.
A resurgence in high-end travel to Egypt is being driven by museum openings, private river journeys and renewed long-term investment along the Nile.
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A resurgence in high-end travel to Egypt is being driven by museum openings, private river journeys and renewed long-term investment along the Nile.
2 minAbercrombie & Kent says demand for Egypt is rising sharply across its key markets, with the destination now ranking among the company’s top performing regions for 2026.
The luxury travel group reports strong year-on-year growth across the UK, US and Australia, spanning private journeys, small group itineraries and high-end celebration travel.
Some Egypt itineraries in the US market have more than doubled compared with last year, while forward bookings already extend into 2027.
Industry observers point to a renewed confidence in Egypt as a destination, underpinned by significant cultural investment and a growing appetite for deeper, more personalised travel experiences.
One of the main catalysts has been the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum, located beside the Giza Plateau.
The museum, the largest in the world dedicated to a single civilisation, brings together the full collection of Tutankhamun’s treasures for the first time and has reignited interest in Cairo as a standalone cultural destination rather than a gateway stop.
Abercrombie & Kent’s Senior Vice President, Egypt, Amr Badr, said: “The opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum has been transformative – we’ve seen a significant surge in enquiries since November, and the calibre of traveller is remarkable.
“These are culturally curious guests seeking genuine immersion rather than surface-level touring.
“They’re booking private after-hours access to the museum, arranging consultations with Egyptologists, and approaching Egypt with the same intentionality they’d bring to any major cultural pilgrimage.
“Egypt has always been extraordinary, but 2026 feels like a renaissance moment – the perfect convergence of world-class infrastructure and a new generation discovering why this civilisation has captivated humanity for millennia.”
According to Abercrombie & Kent, British travellers are increasingly pairing museum-led experiences in Cairo with classic Nile journeys, while demand is also rising for private dahabiya charters and bespoke river itineraries.
In Australia, repeat high-spend travellers are returning to Egypt for milestone celebrations, often opting for private touring and exclusive access experiences.
The company is responding with further long-term investment along the Nile. Later this year it will launch Nile Seray, a new luxury riverboat that will feature in a private journey debuting in 2026.
A second vessel has already been commissioned, signalling confidence in sustained demand for high-end river travel in the region.
Egypt occupies a central place in the company’s history. Founder Geoffrey Kent first introduced Nile cruising to the brand in the late 1970s with the SS Memnon, laying the foundations for what has since become one of its most enduring destinations.
Nile Seray is now accepting reservations for departures from October 2026, with four-night voyages priced from USD $3,125 per person.
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