The Merlot collection, designed by stemware designer Erika Lagerbielke, was first launched in 1995, and it received an Excellent Swedish Design award during its very first year. The idea with Merlot is to offer glasses that elevate the taste experience without being specifically intended for wine connoisseurs. Based on Orrefors’ century-long history, Merlot represents classic, finely crafted glass with understated Scandinavian design in the spirit of less is more. The quality may very well mean that your Merlot glasses never need to be recycled – simply use and take pleasure in them repeatedly in your own cycle of sustainability.