Riedel vs Waterford:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Waterford had more branded searches than Riedel among champagne flutes brands in New Zealand. Waterford had about 1,040 branded searches, while Riedel had 380. Waterford made up 7.8% of all champagne flutes brand searches we track, and Riedel accounted for 2.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about champagne flutes brands, Riedel and Waterford each appeared in three of the five answers. Riedel was mentioned before Waterford in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Waterford, about 3 searches for every 1 for Riedel
Who does AI mention more?
Both were mentioned in 3 of 5 answers.
Who does AI recommend more?
Riedel, named ahead of Waterford in every answer
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Top champagne flutes brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Riedel was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Waterford was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Riedel was listed before Waterford in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Waterford3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Riedel3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Spiegelau3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Schott Zwiesel3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Swarovski1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Royal Doulton0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
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5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which Champagne flutes brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best Champagne flutes brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best Champagne flutes brand in New Zealand for gift occasions?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“champagne glasses nz”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“crystal champagne flutes”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Riedel or Waterford more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Riedel and Waterford by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all six champagne flutes brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Waterford, Riedel. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Swarovski | Waterford | Royal Doulton | Riedel | Spiegelau | Schott Zwiesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 80.8% | 6.4% | 8.1% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.83% |
| Nov 2025 | 86.8% | 4.1% | 4.9% | 2.7% | 0.77% | 0.77% |
| Dec 2025 | 87.9% | 3.7% | 4.7% | 2.2% | 0.78% | 0.78% |
| Jan 2026 | 81.1% | 6.5% | 8% | 2.4% | 0.88% | 1.1% |
| Feb 2026 | 80.9% | 7.5% | 6.8% | 2.9% | 0.84% | 1.1% |
| Mar 2026 | 81.4% | 7.5% | 6.4% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 0.84% |
| Apr 2026 | 80.5% | 7.3% | 8.2% | 2.1% | 1% | 0.82% |
| May 2026 | 83.5% | 5.4% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 79.9% | 7.3% | 8.5% | 2.3% | 0.82% | 1% |
| Jul 2026 | 80.5% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 1% | 1% |
| Aug 2026 | 79.3% | 9.4% | 6.5% | 2.8% | 1% | 1% |
| Sep 2026 | 79.7% | 7.8% | 7.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1% |
How has the Riedel and Waterford comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Waterford was ahead of Riedel in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Riedel’s share of searches among champagne flutes brands in New Zealand moved from 2.6% to 2.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 350 to 380.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Waterford’s share of searches among champagne flutes brands in New Zealand moved from 6.4% to 7.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 850 to 1K.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand champagne flutes brands in September 2026?
1 change
In September 2026, Waterford lost share of searches among champagne flutes brands in New Zealand, from 9.4% to 7.8%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Riedel’s and Waterford’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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