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Why choose a Decanter?

  • Writer: Dane Shorrock
    Dane Shorrock
  • Aug 25
  • 6 min read

Updated: Sep 30

Hands pour red wine from a bottle into a glass decanter on a wooden table, with wine bottles blurred in the background.
Decanting red wine

More often than we care to remember we have come home from work and uncorked a beautiful Pinot Nero or Valpolicella to unwind and relax for the evening. Naturally allowing the wine to breathe in the bottle before consuming but never really gave it a thought to decant the wine. Why choose to use a decanter wine?


Decanting wine, especially a red wine can soften the tannins usually found in red wine, this leads to enhance the rich aromas in many types of red wine, the depth of flavours that aerating the wine can bring is quite frankly wine changing.


Benefits of Decanting


Softening the tannins locked up inside the bottle from barreling and bottling, therefore exposing the wine to oxygen really helps to reduce any harshness, making the wine smoother and more appealing on the palate. developing the flavours and aromas that aeration brings. At first we were skeptical at decanting but it really does enhance the wine, even a cheaper bottle.


Another benefit of decanting is the removal of the sediment that can form, its never nice having a mouthful of bits when your relaxing, this tends to be on bottles 10 years and older or unfiltered wines, decanting wine can assist the removal of these gritty particles and allows for a smoother drinking experience.


Strangely some fuller bodied whites can benefit from decanting, Oaked Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewurtztraminer and Semillon to name but a few. Also a decanted white wine can chill down better due to the glass being thinner on a decanter if refrigerated before serving, although if the wine is too cold, this can reduce flavours and aromas.


Decanter History


Decanters have been used for millennia, since ancient Roman times and likely before. Although the age of the modern decanter was conceived in the 17th Century in Great Britain to be more aesthetically pleasing on a dinner service over green bottles being on the table, this was mainly for the English aristocracy at the time. Still used today all be it, utilising modern glass making technique's and modern shapes.

Originally designed by George Ravenscroft who was a pioneer in the English glass making history, using lead crystal decanters.


Modern Decanters available


So we shall begin to show what decanters are available on Amazon and collate the best ones for a varying price range and types below.


This modern take on a decanter allows you to enjoy all the flavours without the need to decant the whole bottle, just pour a glass and reveal the true wine within.


Wine Aerator Pourer by TenTenLabs


Wine is poured from a black bottle with an aerator spout into a glass. Two additional clear aerators are displayed beside the glass.
Ten ten wine aerator

PERFECTLY AERATE YOUR WINE:- The original TenTenLabs wine pourer spout and decanter set infuses a precise balance of oxygen into your wine using the Bernoulli effect, enhancing your ability to taste the nuances in your wine. This makes £12 wine taste like £30 wine - simply by pouring yourself a glass!

DOUBLE PACK FOR EXTRA VALUE

DRIP AND SPILL FREE DESIGN, EASY TO CLEAN

Would make a perfect gift for any wine enthusiast. Very cheap and user friendly, available in two colours Black and Rose gold.

Black Available on Amazon here. £9.99

Rose Gold Available on Amazon here £10.99



Here we have 3 types of modern decanter with excellent customer reviews and around or under the £30 price.


Glass decanter with cork, half-filled with red liquid, beside a black box labeled "NUTRIUPS." Elegant, modern design.
Nutriups hole decanter

This decanter is ideal for half bottles of wine, but could hold a full bottle, it features a hole for ease of handling and use, it is pleasing to the eye and would make a lovely centerpiece on a small intimate table setting. It has a flat cut top to aid pouring and features a stopper. Also comes with a cleaning brush.





Red wine is being poured into a sleek, modern glass decanter. The background is white, and a small round cleaning brush is beside it.
Nutriups wine decanter



Also available is the beautifully elegant decanter, with an angled cut and large spout this can hold a full standard bottle of wine. Wide base allowing maximum surface area to be exposed to oxygen. Again great value and very aesthetically pleasing for the center of the table. Available on Amazon at £26.99






Elegant glass wine decanter with red wine, swirling design. Black box with "NUTRIUPS" text. Wine brush included. Sophisticated setting.
Nutriups swan decanter

The eye-catching swan shape would be a conversation starter when you have guests over. The contemporary design of this decanter for red wine also adds style and adding the right decor for serving wine. The streamline structure is naturally a handle that provides a stable grip, making it easier to pour and clean.

This would definitely get the wow factor and would serve your wine perfectly.




Next up if your looking for something a little more traditional but with modern features with a carafe style, then these next have just what your looking for with a little more panache. They offer a very wide base and maximum aeration.


Wine pouring into a clear decanter with a silver spout, set against a decorative box background. The wine swirls in vibrant red patterns.
Modern wine carafe

This stylish decanter features an aerator and a fine mesh filter, stainless steel bottle stopper. Due to the way the wine enters the carafe this drastically reduces the time needed for aeration compared to when using a traditional glass decanter. This item is hand made and comes with a lifetime guarantee.







Elegant glass wine carafe with red wine pouring, box packaging, and cleaning brush. Text reads "wine carafe: Alliance of Art and Technology."
Modern tall wine carafe

Here we have another carafe with the same features as above but with a slightly smaller footprint. Same elegant design and modern features for wine aeration.











No need for spills or stains at your next party then these modern aerators will definitely help with the clean up and the serving of drinks. Featuring all the modern technologies but still allowing the wine to aerate and be served with the maximum flavours and aromas, then these items could be the best solution .


A finger presses a button on a black wine aerator pouring red wine into a glass. The background is white and minimalistic.
Electric wine aerator

The electronic wine aerator accelerates the decomposition of tannins and makes the wine more fragrant. It speeds up the wine's breathing so you can enjoy it immediately. The electric wine pourer works with conventional wine bottles.

Simply press the button once and the wine flows out of the wine aerator spout without dripping onto the table. Place the tube in clean water, press the button and the electric wine decanter will be cleaned.

This electric wine dispenser has a built-in lithium battery that can be charged via USB. When fully charged, it can handle up to 30 bottles of wine. This automatic wine aerator is a great gift for a home party, outdoor party, wedding, bar or restaurant.

This product comes with a 12 months warranty and lifetime customer service. Available on Amazon here for only £14.99



  • This next premium wine dispenser precisely measures 1-999ml and features an auto-stop function to prevent spills. When crafting layered cocktails for guests, simply tap to set a 35ml base liquor amount —it dispenses with the precision of a professional bartender. During candlelit dinners, the auto-stop acts as your thoughtful butler, discreetly preventing overflows caused by lively conversation. Whether managing portion etiquette at family gatherings or solo pours, the smart wine dispenser’s millimeter-level accuracy ensures every drop is perfectly measured, giving you complete control and peace of mind.

    The electric wine dispenser built-in aerator enhances wine aromas instantly through optimal aeration at the touch of a button. No more waiting hours with a glass decanter —when important clients or friends drop by unexpectedly, a light tap on the digital-wine-dispenser touchscreen awakens dormant flavors, letting every bottle shine at its best.

    This automatic wine pourer features a unique touch-control design that allows one-handed operation for both wine and beverages. Even if you’re balancing a grill tray in one hand at a garden party, simply hold a glass to the sensor zone with your free hand, and drinks flow out as smoothly as moonlight. The foldable spout keeps dust and wind at bay indoors or outdoors, turning every pour into an elegant performance worthy of a sommelier. Available in three colours as below.


Black wine aerator labeled "Redsack" pouring red wine into a glass. Includes red, white, and gold variants of the aerator.
Redsack electric wine aerator

Black Available on Amazon £46.88



White Available on Amazon £59.49


Currently on a limited time deal on Amazon so prices on here may not be the actual price as of 25/08/2025.











This concludes our look at the available decanters and modern style decanters and the associated electric versions available on Amazon. We hope you enjoy the blog and have gained some valuable information, all the products featured have 4 star and above reviews. We have broken down our selection of the many 1000s of products available into our picks of the best. Stay lush and drink wine with class.

 
 
 

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