Artland Sommelier White Wine Cooling Carafe - 1050ml Glass Pitcher with Elegant Chill Rod Insert, Perfect for Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc

Product Information

We tested a total of 15 top-rated wine decanters in our dedicated Lab, looking at features like design, size, shape, weight, and value. Our testers undertook a variety of tests to determine which decanters performed the best on a range of levels. Additionally, our expert product reviewers have analyzed multiple decanters and how they perform in real-world settings. For each decanter, we assess: If you’re someone who hosts a dinner party, but forgets to open the wine early (as I do very often) then this is also a good gadget to have. Related: Learn More About How We Test Products What to Look For in a Wine Decanter Easy to Hold and Pour This one-stop wonder comes with everything you need to clean and store your decanter. It also comes with a round cork stopper that makes this decanter perfect for enjoying white wines or older wines. These more delicate drinks require a shorter oxygen exposure than young red wines—often just 20 to 30 minutes—before they begin to lose their bright, vibrant character. Easy to Clean: Does the decanter come with any cleaning tools? Were we able to thoroughly clean it out with any leftover soap or aromas?

Steel cleaning balls that are normally used to clean wine decanters can’t be used with this product It has an innovative design with finger impressions in the glass that makes it really easy to grip and pour – the impressions actually look like a mountain which gives it a really interesting look too! Pros: Pour roughly 1.5cm – 2cm of salt into the decanter accompanied by twice as much white wine vinegar. Material: Crystal | Capacity: 43 ounces | Dimensions (LxWxH): 8.07 x 8.07 x 8.86 inches | What's Included: DecanterWe did appreciate that the wine opened up nicely during the test, and for a larger decanter, it was easily cleaned with warm and soapy water; this decanter doesn't hold up well in the dishwasher. It's durable, easy to hold, and inexpensive; it's hard to top those attributes. An important point to make is that you shouldn’t decant a sparkling white wine, as exposure to air will cause the bubbles to fade and the wine will taste flat. Your finest wine deserves the finest container. Enter: our extensive selection of glass decanters. Look to brands such as Soho Home for traditional designs, or for quirkier styles, try Pols Potten, known for its use of coloured glass (think ruby reds and dreamy turquoises). Not only do decanters enhance your wine's flavour through the oxygenation process, but they also add a dash of refinement to the table, whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a romantic night in.

If this seems too much of a process, Daugherty’s default decanting time with reds is one hour before serving. When testing, we loved the extras, adding to the aesthetic of an otherwise classic decanter. The cork ball stopper gave the decanter a more youthful, modern look. The wide tapered mouth made it easy to pour wine into the decanter, and because the decanter is weighed well, it effortlessly poured wine into the glass. The decanter left little wine left in the bottom of the decanter, with little to no dripping from the lip, and it opened up the wine nicely. How much wine you typically decant should dictate what size product you choose. While most models are equipped to hold one full bottle, others are made so you can decant a single glass at a time. Also, consider the amount of storage space you have—some decanters fit right on top of a bottle and are small enough to store in a drawer, while others are the size of a large vase and need more room. Day 2: We took eto and the opened bottle of wine out of the fridge and poured a glass of each. There wasn’t a huge difference between the two but the eto wine had had the chance to breath by being decanted and therefore pipped the non-eto wine to the post. Since it's made of glass and not crystal, it's less precious when in use—and more durable overall—but is slightly heavy. Each piece is handblown as well, so you'll see air bubbles within the glass, giving it a unique look and feel.

If you’re unsure on how long to aerate your wine for, it’s best to ask upon purchasing. Most wine shops are delighted to tell you all about the benefits of decanting! Do You Decant White Wine?

Of course, it also comes through for the actual decanting process. The aerator top moves that process along a little faster than other decanters, while also swirling the wine around the decanter, a show you and your guests will love. There's a strainer within the top as well, so don't worry if your old cork starts falling apart while you're opening the bottle. It holds a full bottle of wine and is really easy to pour wine into, the aerator connects to the decanter so that you can pour directly into it, rather than having to attach to the bottle and risk any spillages. O’Brien offers this insight: “As sediment is rarely the issue for decanting, there is no need to delicately pour down the side of the decanter,” he says. “Depending on the wine, a greater or lesser degree of splashing and frothing in the middle of the decanter can be very beneficial.”It has a natural cork stopper, which gives you the ability to decant your wine before serving and avoid any unwanted particles entering your carafe. Made In Decanter: Built from lead-free crystal and crafted in Slovakia, this is an all-purpose decanter with a classic look and feel. Our testers appreciated its straightforward design, and also heralded the fact that there's not a lot of dripping on the pour due to the slanted spout. That said, they noted that the decanter felt a bit "thin and insubstantial," as well as somewhat fragile—which made them a little nervous when cleaning it. Also, they observed that this decanter "took the longest to get the wine to its peak," and felt that other less expensive models performed better on an aeration level. It’s a huge environmental problem. In the UK alone, government figures estimate that 50 million litres of wine are poured down the sink annually – that’s enough to fill 333 Olympic-sized swimming pools.”