Riedel O Decanter
Apr 20th, 2010 by Kenny
The Riedel O Decanter is perfect for those who prefer to decant their wine before serving. For those who are into the Riedel products the O decanter goes very nicely with the O tumblers. If you are not familiar with the process of decanting, it is the process of allowing wine to breath before serving. When oxygenation occurs in wine it helps to bring out the trapped flavor of wine thus enhancing the taste. The oxygen helps to bring out the natural flavors of the grapes themselves, giving the taster a more intense flavor rush with every swallow. This is basically the same process down when wine is swirled in a wine glass.
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The signature dip in the bottom of this decanter makes for easy pouring and gripping. The significant deep upward facing dip well, also known as a punt which is in the bottom of the O decanter causes the wine to splay when poured in, increasing oxygenation. When gripping the pourer would place their thumb in the hole while the remaining fingers would grip the exterior of the decanter. This makes the container easier to grasp. This is why the O decanter is nicknamed by designer Maximilian Riedel as the "Thumbs Up."
To complement the Riedel O decanter you may want to consider the Riedel O tumblers. With the tumblers you will not have to worry about the annoying issue of stem breakage and as a added bonus they fit handily into any dishwasher as well as a great accompany in a picnic basket. Each Riedel O decanter is hand blown with leading crystal. That mean you will always get a quality product that is not machine made. Pouring from this decanter is also a breeze. The O decanter pours without dripping a lick; this is thanks to the delightful gift of a angled lip. The dimension of the O decanter stands at 8-7/8 inches tall and holds 34-1/2 ounces. To keep it sparkling, wash by hand.
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