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.
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Tasmania’s LARK Distillery’s limited-edition single malt is shaping up to be one of the season’s most luxurious gifts.
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If you’re hunting for a Christmas present that won’t end up re-gifted by February, LARK Distillery has delivered something genuinely special.
The Tasmanian whisky house has unveiled its 2026 Limited Edition Lunar New Year release, the Fire Horse Edition, a striking single malt that blends craftsmanship, culture and collectability.
Inspired by the Year of the Fire Horse, the release is as much an artistic object as it is a whisky.
Sydney artist Chris Yee has cloaked the bottle in a luminous wrap of symbolism and texture. His design fuses fire, wood and water, with Cradle Mountain and celestial motifs anchoring the scene.
Waves of movement and paths of connection run through the artwork, reflecting the journeys, traditions and family reunions that define the season.
Yee describes the concept in the release as an homage to the natural elements that shape both Asian and Australian cultures, saying he wanted to highlight how “fire, wood and water” sit at the heart of the distilling process and the stories we share.
Inside the bottle, the whisky is just as layered.
Matured in first-fill Sherry and Port casks, it opens with soft pear blossom and honeyed tea notes before moving through orange-spiced cake, apricot compote and treacle sponge pudding.
The finish lingers with hazelnut praline, glazed fruits and a whisper of highland peat smoke. It’s indulgent without being heavy; festive without being overly sweet.
LARK Master Distiller Chris Thomson captures the sentiment neatly in the release, saying the Fire Horse Edition “is about more than flavour, it’s about the feeling of coming together.”
The whisky holds the celebration in the glass, while the artwork reflects the journey home.
For those planning Lunar New Year drinks, LARK also suggests a few seasonal serves, including a Sencha Blossom Old Fashioned and a Toasted Fortune Highball with toasted sesame cordial.
With only a limited number available and strong gifting appeal, expect this one to move quickly.
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