Product Description

Thumbs Up ! Riedel's new "O Decanter is a delightful confluence of function and fun. Designed by 11th generation Maximilian Riedel of the world renowned Austrian glassmaking dynasty, the "O decanter features a very deep punt that accommodates the entire thumb, while the other four fingers securely cradle the outside of the decanter. This creates amazing stability and control when pouring and the elliptical mouth allows a perfectly drip free pour. The "O Decanter is hand blown, lead crystal and holds a standard 750 ml bottle of wine.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #87630 in Kitchen & Housewares
• Brand: Riedel
• Model: 1414/13
• Dimensions: 6.25" h x 4.75" w x 4.75" l, 1.50 pounds

Features

• Decanting allows the wine to be exposed to more surface area and oxygen, thus opening it up to its full potential
• Designed to accompany Riedel's popular "O" Series
• Lead crystal for brilliance and clarity
• Produced by world renowned Austrian glassmakers
• Holds 750 ml bottle

Amazon.com Review
The fluid shape of the O decanter coordinates beautifully with the popular O tumblers from Riedel. Decanting--pouring the contents of a bottle of wine into a serving container--enhances the appreciation of the wine by increasing its contact with oxygen, basically the same process as swirling wine in a glass to release its bouquet. Decanting allows older as well as young wines to fully open up and "breathe." The deep upward facing well, known as a punt, in the bottom of the O decanter causes the wine to splay when poured in, increasing oxygenation. And, the punt provides a good thumb-hold, making the container easier to grasp, which is why the decanter is nicknamed by designer Maximilian Riedel as the "Thumbs Up."

Riedel's O tumblers neatly sidestep the annoying issue of stem breakage and fit handily into a dishwasher or picnic basket. Unlike the tumblers, which are machine made of lead-free glass, the decanter is hand-blown of leaded crystal. Making a delightful gift for the uninhibited wine drinker, the O decanter pours without dripping, thanks to its gracefully angled lip, and, like the tumblers, feels just plain satisfying to hold in the hand. The decanter stands 8-7/8 inches tall and holds 34-1/2 ounces. To keep it sparkling, wash by hand. --Ann Bieri

Customer Reviews

Great Decanter for everyday use
Perfect size, holds a normal size bottle of wine easily - the shape makes it very easy to handle and pour. A great looking decanter with the quality of Riedel. Love it!

so cute!
This is a great little decanter. I emphasize the word "little", though. When it arrived I actually bet my husband that it would not hold an entire bottle of wine - we have wine glasses that look to be the same size as this decanter! Sure enough, he won the bet, but I would probably buy the larger size next time. Even so, I still recommend this one. You can't go wrong with Riedel, and this decanter is so cute and functional - we use it every week.

09-07
Great quality, nice-looking decanter but much smaller in size than I anticipated. Smaller than the "usual" decanter size; it does hold a bottle of wine (surprisingly) but is not impressive. If I were to do it again, I'd order a different model/style.