29 Jul 2025
When heritage meets high-tech, something extraordinary happens. SPIEGELAU, the German glassmaker with over 500 years of legacy, has just introduced a collection that promises to redefine the ritual of wine appreciation. Enter Hi-Lite—a new era of ultra-light crystal glassware engineered for those who believe that every sip should feel exceptional.
Launched this July, the Hi-Lite collection delivers the look and feel of handblown elegance in a machine-crafted form. Feather-light yet impressively durable, each glass in the series is designed to elevate both casual wine moments and sommelier-level tastings. The collection includes four refined silhouettes: Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, and Universal, each calibrated for its respective varietals with remarkable precision.
Hi-Lite draws inspiration from SPIEGELAU’s iconic Authentis series—first introduced in 2000 and praised globally for its wine-friendly functionality. Now, Hi-Lite carries that spirit forward with even greater finesse. A result of state-of-the-art engineering, the new series has already garnered acclaim from wine professionals, including recognition from the Sommelier-Union Deutschland.
“Hi-Lite blends technology and tradition in a way that makes exceptional glassware more accessible for everyday enjoyment,” says Richard Voit, CEO of SPIEGELAU. “It’s a celebration of the modern wine ritual—graceful, effortless, and sensory.”
Beyond aesthetics, the tactile experience is part of the magic. Each glass feels almost weightless in hand, amplifying the nuances of wine while offering clarity and finesse. The thin yet resilient crystal reveals every colour, swirl, and sparkle, making it a quietly luxurious addition to any table.
Now available in Australia, the Hi-Lite collection is offered as a set of four (RRP $300), available via SPIEGELAU online and select stockists nationwide. For those ready to rethink what glassware can be, Hi-Lite offers a masterful new standard.
