The finest decanters for both technical and hedonistic purposes are those made by Riedel. The effect of this decanter on fine wine is profound.

The finest decanters for both technical and hedonistic purposes are those made by Riedel. The effect of this decanter on fine wine is profound.

For wines that need decanting, it's always nice to keep an elegant vessel on hand. Riedel's curvy Eve Decanter is beautiful enough to keep out on the table but also does its job, bringing along the flavor of your latest vintage.

Riedel's Ultra Decanter combines sophistication and elegance. Its shape allows aeration, the release of flavors and aromas, which enhance the attributes of your wine by exposing it to oxygen. This piece is designed with a comfortable grip for graceful pouring. It is the perfect addition to any wine collection. Crafted from lead crystal in Austria. "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)

From Austria, this elegant wine decanter is made of lead crystal and offers a unique way in which to serve your wine. At the bottom of the decanter is an indentation where your thumb can be placed. With your thumb resting there, use your other fingers to grasp the bottom of the decanter. With a firm yet gentle grip, tip the decanter forward for pouring into wine glasses. About decanting: Decanting is particularly nice when you want to enhance the clarity and brilliance of aged wines or when you want to serve a younger wine - it allows the wine to bloom, a stage of development that normally requires years of aging.

The Rogar Estate Wine Opener, featured here in Antique Bronze with Evergreen, is beautifully hand-finished and is based on the 1897 U.S. patent of Michael Redlinger. The Estate wine opener is fashioned out of cast aluminum with a sophisticated Antique Bronze finish. It features an ornate raised design of grapevines and clusters of grapes. Opening a fine bottle of wine can be accomplished with style and ease and the bottle can be re-corked just as quickly as it was opened. The wine opener can be easily clamped onto a bar, shelf or table or can be used with Rogar's specially designed wood or granite table stands. To clean, simply wipe it down with a soft damp cloth.

The Champion Wine Opener by Rogar, featured here in Nickel Plated with Walnut, is a recreation of the original Champion first produced in 1897. Even the original artwork featuring a Jacobean vine and flower design has been duplicated for an authentic look and feel. Die cast zinc metal is used for the base of the Champion series of wine openers, which gives it extra strength and durability. This 23-in. long wine opener can uncork or re-cork a wine bottle in less than one second- talk about speedy wine opening! It can easily be mounted to a bar, shelf or table. To clean, simply wipe it down with a soft damp cloth.

The Professional Wine Opener by Rogar, featured here in chrome, is an excellent and authentic replica of an antique bar-style corkscrew. This speedy wine opener measures 23-in. long and is ideal for wineries, tasting rooms, fine restaurants, caterers and home bars. The only improvement made in the original high-speed design is the addition of a clear plastic safety barrier around the auger, which is what sets this wine opener apart from the rest. The Professional automatically ejects the cork when the wine bottle is opened and allows you to uncork and re-cork wine in seconds. It can easily be mounted to a bar, shelf or table. To clean, simply wipe it down with a soft damp cloth.

The Champion Wine Opener by Rogar, featured here with a antique pewter-plated finish, is a recreation of the original Champion first produced in 1897. Even the original artwork featuring a Jacobean vine and flower design has been duplicated for an authentic look and feel. Die cast zinc metal is used for the base of the Champion series of wine openers, which gives it extra strength and durability. This 23-in. long wine opener can uncork or re-cork a wine bottle in less than one second- talk about speedy wine opening! It can easily be mounted to a bar, shelf or table. To clean, simply wipe it down with a soft damp cloth.

Wine Cask Lazy Susan by Old River Road

This glass, first created in 1959, is not a design gimmick but a precision instrument, developed to highlight the unique characteristics of the great wines of Bordeaux. The large bowl (capacity 30 oz) brings out the full depth of contemporary wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Modern vinification techniques enable wine-makers to concentrate the fruit to such an extent that young wines may seem one-dimensional, tannic and over-oaked if served in smaller glasses. The Sommeliers Bordeaux Grand Cru gives breathing space to both young and more mature wines, unpacking the various layers of bouquet and delivering a full spectrum of aromas. On the palate, the texture of the wine - soft, silky, velvety - is intensified and the finish prolonged, gently blending acidity with supple, sweet tannins. This is a glass that showcases these majestically structured red wines in all their complexity and finesse. The simple yet beautiful glass is mouth-blown and made in Austria and executed in over 24 lead crystal. For safe transporting, this individual stem arrives in its own shipping container with reinforced ends. Recommended for: Bordeaux (red), Brunello di Montalcino, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Domina, Fronsac, Graves rouge, Listrac, Merlot, Médoc, Margaux, Moulis, Pauillac, Pomerol, St. Emilion, St. Estèphe, St. Julien, Sangiovese, Sangiovese-Grosso.

The shape of the Sommelier Burgundy Grand Cru, developed in 1958, represented a quantum leap in terms of wine glass design - and has earned it a place in the permanent display of the New York Museum of Modern Art. This glass can take apart a lesser wine, mercilessly showing up its weaknesses. But a great wine - a top-class Burgundy, Barolo or Barbaresco - will be revealed in all its glory. The large bowl allows the bouquet to develop to the full, while the slightly flared top lip maximizes the fruit flavors by directing a precise flow onto the front palate. Certain wines and grape varieties require this type of controlled delivery. By ensuring that the fruit is highlighted while using the marked acidity of the wine to keep the flavors in balance, this is a glass that produces a superbly three-dimensional 'taste picture'. The simple yet beautiful glass is mouth-blown and made in Austria of lead crystal. For safe transporting, this individual stem arrives in its own shipping container with reinforced ends. Recommended for: Barbaresco, Barolo, Beaujolais Grand Cru, Blauburgunder, Burgundy (red), Dornfelder, Echézeaux, Gamay, Moulin à vent, Musigny, Nuits Saint Georges, Nebbiolo, Pommard, Pinot noir, Romanée Saint Vivant, Santenay, Volnay, Vosne-Romanée, Vougeot.