Riedel Merlot Wine Decanter

The Riedel Merlot Decanter (1440/14) is a slim, everyday decanter that Riedel calls a starter piece for anyone with a growing interest in wine. It is a simple way to see what decanting does, without the size or price of a handmade decanter.

It is made for one standard 750 ml bottle. A youthful wine gains air as it is poured in and rests, and a mature wine can be poured gently off its sediment. The narrow body is easy to grip when pouring and takes up little room on the table or in a cabinet. The design dates to 2004.

The Merlot Decanter is part of Riedel's machine-made range, produced with glassblowing machinery for consistent shape, and it is made of crystal glass. It arrives in a RIEDEL-branded gift box.

Care: Riedel lists this decanter as dishwasher safe. Rinse it with clear water soon after use so wine does not sit in the decanter, and Riedel suggests RIEDEL Bottle Cleaner (sold separately) for stains.

About RIEDEL: RIEDEL is a family-owned glassmaker founded in 1756 and now led by the 11th generation of the Riedel family. The company is known for grape-varietal-specific wine glasses, and it makes decanters both by hand and by machine, all in crystal glass. Riedel holds that young and old wines alike can benefit from decanting, whether to separate an older wine from its sediment or to give a younger wine air so it tastes smoother and rounder.

Key Product Features

• Everyday decanter: Slim machine-made crystal glass decanter that Riedel describes as a starter piece for wine lovers.
• Standard bottle size: Holds one 750 ml (25.4 fl oz) bottle; works for young wines that need air and mature wines with sediment.
• Slim profile: 9.45 in (240 mm) tall and 4.53 in (115 mm) at the widest point, easy to grip and store.
• Gift box: Comes as a single decanter in a RIEDEL-branded gift box.
• Dishwasher safe: Riedel lists this decanter as dishwasher safe. Rinse with clear water soon after use.