"I prefer to decant wines, both young and old. It is a sign of respect for old wines and a sign of confidence in young wines. Decanting old wines, just a few moments before they are served, helps to ensure that the wines' clarity and brilliance are not obscured by any deposit that may have developed over time. Decanting young wines several hours before they are served gives the wine a chance to bloom and attain a stage of development that normally requires years of aging." - Thoughts on decanting by Christian Moueix

Riedel Escargot Decanter is of a unique design based on the fact of double aeration effect. First aeration takes place when the wine is poured out of the bottle into the Escargot decanter exposing the content of the bottle to oxygen. Lift the decanter from horizontal to a vertical position to fill the decanter. The second contact with oxygen is triggered when the wine is poured out of the Escargot decanter into the glass. When pouring, hold the decanter by the oval indent for conveyance. The decanter construction forces fresh air through the already decanted wine a second time to fill the air space in the decanter. This second aeration process creates a bubbling gurgle when the air is forced through the neck of the Escargot decanter. Comes with a DVD to introduce decanter. Decanter stands 5.87-in. Mouth-blown and hand-made in Austria.

• Cleaning & Care : Handwash
• Height : 5.87-in.
• Material : Non-Lead Crystal
• Non-Lead Crystal
• Origin : Austria
• Size/Capacity : 49.4-oz.
• Weight : 3.22-lb.