I chimed in a bit on this topic a while back on Twitter. So this may be a repeat for you, Joe. Here is my two cents again. In our wine tasting room we use the Riedel O Cabernet/Merlot Restaurant Series. Like other people have posted they are lead free so we can wash them. They also are a bit stronger and don't break as easily as the crystal. We have had people drop them on concrete floor and they actually bounce back with out breaking. They aren't industructible but stand up will to wear. They are perfect for a casual wine tasting experience we have in our place.

I also use the Riedel O restaurant series Cabernet, Syrah, Chardonnay and Pinot glasses at home for everyday use. They are easy to clean. I just pop them in the dishwasher no hand drying needed. For special dinners, bottles or tastings I have a few sets of the Vinum that pull out.

You can find the Riedel Restaurant series at wineries, wine bars/retailers, or wine accessory shops. Not sure about the legality of reselling as Robert Dwyer posted. I've seen them for sale at many wineries and shops in California. Maybe you can find a nice friend who has a winery/wine store to get you some :-). If you have a resellers license I think they have them available online from http://www.winestuffdirect.com.