Best Glass Wine Decanters

Updated January 2020
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Bottom Line
Pros
Cons
Best of the Best
Le Chateau Wine Decanter
Le Chateau
Wine Decanter
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Bottom Line

This hand-blown crystal decanter with a distinct, beveled top offers beauty and ease of use. Bottom bell holds a full 750 ml bottle of wine at the proper level for perfect aeration. Lighter weight than some other models, which can be helpful if you have trouble lifting and controlling heavy glass decanters.

Pros

The 8.5" bottom is among the widest of the decanters we considered, optimizing aeration of your wine. Lead-free. Dries faster than some other models. Excellent customer service.

Cons

No top or stopper. Angled top may make drying a challenge. Some models arrive with chips or imperfections in the glass, though they are replaced under the warranty.

Venero Wine Decanter Aerator Set
Venero
Wine Decanter Aerator Set
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Made from hand-blown glass, unique styling, and clear, unblemished crystal, the Venero wine decanter holds a 750 ml bottle of wine at the perfect width for softening tannins in wine, and can also be used to open flavors in ports, and whiskeys. This elegant item is an attractive serving vessel for any liquor, cocktails, juices, or punch.

Pros

Lifetime warranty, clear hand-blown crystal decanter and stopper, solid and functional. Excellent and responsive customer service.

Cons

Round glass stopper is more decorative than functional and could break if dropped on a hard surface (or roll away). Can be tricky to clean if used for thicker juices or punches.

Mixologist World Wine Decanter Aerator Set
Mixologist World
Wine Decanter Aerator Set
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Bottom Line

This aeration set from Mixologist World is a true wine lover’s dream, with everything you need to beautifully handle aeration, cleanup, drying, and storage of your decanter. If you want to take your appreciation of wine seriously and look like a professional, you need this set. Fantastic gift or ideal for any home with a wine enthusiast.

Pros

Carafe, carved wooden stopper, cleaning brush, and upside-down drying rack. Hand-blown, lead-free glass. Angled top for easy pouring. Custom cleaning brush to reach all areas of the inside bottom.

Cons

Only a 5-year warranty – many others come with a lifetime warranty. Some customers have had multiple shipments with a chipped carafe, others report the stopper can get stuck in the top and can be difficult or impossible to remove.

Best Bang for the Buck
Culinaire 1800 ml (60.8 oz) Crystal Glass Wine Decanter/Wine Carafe with Handle
Culinaire
1800 ml (60.8 oz) Crystal Glass Wine Decanter/Wine Carafe with Handle
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This decanter wins on volume and price. One of the only wine aerators we considered that holds more than one bottle, this thick glass Culinaire carafe has a 60.8 oz. capacity, allowing it to comfortably hold two 750 ml bottles of wine (or more) at a time, making it ideal for parties and gatherings where you want to aerate a larger amount. Attached glass handle makes for easy pouring.

Pros

Larger size is ideal for bigger bottles of wine or for entertaining. Side handle can make pouring much easier. Right-priced for a beginning aerator.

Cons

No warranty information is listed at all, which is risky for a glass item you have shipped. Some users report the handle makes the carafe vulnerable to early cracking. Not hand-blown.

Zalik Wine Decanter With U-Shaped Horn Design
Zalik
Wine Decanter With U-Shaped Horn Design
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Stunning and stylish, the U-shaped decanter from Zalik offers beauty and function at a great price. Holds two 750 ml bottles of wine, making it ideal for entertaining, with a distinct, horn-like shape to ease pouring and minimize splash.Unique design, plus you can return leftover wine back into the bottle, with the smaller-than-average pouring spout.

Pros

Very large aerating chamber (1800-ml capacity), thin glass gives an upscale feel. Lead-free glass and lifetime replacement guarantee.

Cons

Smaller base/bottom may make it difficult to stand up properly, so place carefully, and note that a bump to the table could knock it over easily. Taller than other decanters, which can make storage a challenge.

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How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

40 Models Considered
6 Hours Researched
0 Experts Interviewed
323 Consumers Consulted
Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

Wine aeration is a must for even the novice wine aficionado. Allowing red wines decant for 30 minutes or more opens up the flavors and smooths harsh tannins, bringing your enjoyment of wine to the next level. Decanters come in a variety of styles and sizes, but the best are made lead-free glass so as not to affect the taste of the beverages and offer easy pouring to minimize splash and drip. Decanters can also be used to bring out complex flavors in a variety of liquors, and make a beautiful, elegant and distinctive addition to any tabletop.

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Venero

Wine Decanter Aerator Set

Venero

Wine Decanter Aerator Set

Made from hand-blown glass, unique styling, and clear, unblemished crystal, the Venero wine decanter holds a 750 ml bottle of wine at the perfect width for softening tannins in wine, and can also be used to open flavors in ports, and whiskeys. This elegant item is an attractive serving vessel for any liquor, cocktails, juices, or punch.
$86
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Le Chateau

Wine Decanter

Le Chateau

Wine Decanter

This hand-blown crystal decanter with a distinct, beveled top offers beauty and ease of use. Bottom bell holds a full 750 ml bottle of wine at the proper level for perfect aeration. Lighter weight than some other models, which can be helpful if you have trouble lifting and controlling heavy glass decanters.

$42
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Mixologist World

Wine Decanter Aerator Set

Mixologist World

Wine Decanter Aerator Set

This aeration set from Mixologist World is a true wine lover’s dream, with everything you need to beautifully handle aeration, cleanup, drying, and storage of your decanter. If you want to take your appreciation of wine seriously and look like a professional, you need this set. Fantastic gift or ideal for any home with a wine enthusiast.
$44
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Culinaire

1800 ml (60.8 oz) Crystal Glass Wine Decanter/Wine Carafe with Handle

Culinaire

1800 ml (60.8 oz) Crystal Glass Wine Decanter/Wine Carafe with Handle

This decanter wins on volume and price. One of the only wine aerators we considered that holds more than one bottle, this thick glass Culinaire carafe has a 60.8 oz. capacity, allowing it to comfortably hold two 750 ml bottles of wine (or more) at a time, making it ideal for parties and gatherings where you want to aerate a larger amount. Attached glass handle makes for easy pouring.
$19
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Zalik

Wine Decanter With U-Shaped Horn Design

Zalik

Wine Decanter With U-Shaped Horn Design

Stunning and stylish, the U-shaped decanter from Zalik offers beauty and function at a great price. Holds two 750 ml bottles of wine, making it ideal for entertaining, with a distinct, horn-like shape to ease pouring and minimize splash.Unique design, plus you can return leftover wine back into the bottle, with the smaller-than-average pouring spout.
$48

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