Which wine decanter do you use?

[Bob_Wood]

@J Diven

I have used Bob’s pyrex on occasion as well - mainly if i’m by myself and trying to measure out half a bottle.

You MEASURE?

[J_Diven]

Yeah. I measure half the bottle out very precisely, cork up the rest of the bottle and set it aside for the next day.

Then maybe an hour and a half later I come back and drink the rest of the damn thing…

[Paul_Romero]

I think I’m up to 15 or so decanters in the house now. Cost Plus is a good source for under $15 but my favorite is Goodwill. Lots of kids get nice decanters as wedding gifts, they show up at Goodwill stores pretty regular for $10 and less.

[Bob_Wood]

@J Diven

Yeah. I measure half the bottle out very precisely, cork up the rest of the bottle and set it aside for the next day.

Then maybe an hour and a half later I come back and drink the rest of the damn thing…

Now we’re talking!

[Loren_Sonkin]

@Bob Wood

There’s also this one from Target. The website doesn’t show the price because the online store is out of stock, but it can’t be expensive. It’s from Target fer chrissake.

I paid $20 for a Riedel one like that from Target. Works fine. I use measuring cups, vasesm wide bottom decanters, and a bunch of others picked up along the way including old Corbett Canyon bottles. They all work fine. Bob’s comment on Tuesday morning is good advice as well.

[Seo_S_a_l_i_m_i]

@Bob Wood

There’s also this one from Target. The website doesn’t show the price because the online store is out of stock, but it can’t be expensive. It’s from Target fer chrissake.

I think this is the Reidel syrah decanter. I think it was $30. I use and like it.

[Bob_Wood]

@Seo S a l i m i

@Bob Wood

There’s also this one from Target. The website doesn’t show the price because the online store is out of stock, but it can’t be expensive. It’s from Target fer chrissake.

I think this is the Reidel syrah decanter. I think it was $30. I use and like it.

According to the Target website, it’s the Riedel “Vivant” decanter

http://www.target.com/s?keywords=riedel&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&ref=sr_bx_1_1&x=0&y=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Steven_Lawrence]

@alan weinberg

since I drink mostly Burgundy, I want a decanter with a small air/fluid interface, hence I use a carafe. I own many fancy crystal decanters but the crystal/lead issue coupled with larger surface areas makes me keep them on display rather than in use.

alan

Same here.

And while this is easy just to pop in the dishwasher, I usually just rinse it out thoroughly with water.

[Brian_Loring]

@Bob Wood

I’m sort of partial to this one. Cheap and pours easily.

I actually do use one of these for double decanting back into the bottle. Actually, a bigger one so I can splash decant the whole bottle. Works GREAT

[Enzo_Ruffalo]

[Larry_P]

I’m with the others who use the cheap 1L carafe. We have a couple fancy Riedel crystal decanters, but bought the 1L carafes on clearnace from BB&B for $3.99 for a blind tasting party where we needed 8 identical decanters. These are much easier to clean and have a smaller wine surface area, both good things. Now the Riedel stays in the cupboard and the carafes get regular use.

[C_Bowman]

Easy to use . I like the deep punt, it makes it easy to hold and pour. Not a problem with dripping.
About $15.00

[Joe_Polito]

My preference these days is the Riedel Merlot decanter, not because I drink any Merlot but because it is inexpensive (approx $25), good looking, and relatively narrow.

+1

I also have a few Waterfords which I actually use from time to time. I think they add a lot to the presentation of the wine.

[Michael_Lux]

@Bob Wood

@Seo S a l i m i

@Bob Wood

There’s also this one from Target. The website doesn’t show the price because the online store is out of stock, but it can’t be expensive. It’s from Target fer chrissake.

I think this is the Reidel syrah decanter. I think it was $30. I use and like it.

According to the Target website, it’s the Riedel “Vivant” decanter

http://www.target.com/s?keywords=riedel&searchNodeID=1038576|1287991011&ref=sr_bx_1_1&x=0&y=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Funny, I remember seeing this as the Riedel “Cabernet” decanter.
I bought it and I think it’s only seen Pinot Noir so far…

[Al_Osterheld]

Vivant is a cheaper line of Riedel, lead-free and maybe a bit thinner. The decanter is the same shape as the Cabernet decanter, the Syrah is more rounded on the bottom. Target had a sale on them a year or two back, selling them for $10 or less.

-Al

[johnbonds]

As glass blowing is a hobby of mine, I often use decanters that I have made myself. Great excuse to learn a really fun hobby for anyone interested