Riedel Swan Decanter, Handmade Crystal Wine Decanter

Some objects transcend their function — the Riedel Swan Decanter (2007/02) is one of them. Designed in 2008 and individually mouth-blown by master glassblowers in Riedel's European workshops, the Swan is simultaneously one of the most functional decanters Riedel has ever produced and one of the most visually arresting objects a dinner table can hold. Its dramatic, J-shaped silhouette — an elongated neck sweeping down into a wide, open horseshoe-shaped base — captures the fluid grace of a swan in full glide, distilled by the hands of a master glassblower to its most essential and beautiful form.

At 23-5/8 inches tall, the Swan's reach is as impressive as its appearance — the exquisite long neck is proportioned to reach comfortably across a dinner table for effortless tableside service, while the wide opening at the base of the neck allows easy, smooth transfer of wine from bottle to decanter without spilling. The drip-resistant pour spout at the top of the neck ensures a clean, precise pour every time, and the well-balanced proportions make lifting and tilting the decanter surprisingly natural and comfortable despite its dramatic height.

Functionally, the Swan's wide, curved base maximizes the wine's surface area for generous aeration — giving young, tannic reds the room to breathe, develop, and integrate in ways that profoundly improve both bouquet and palate. For older wines, the elongated spout allows a slow, controlled pour that preserves clarity and brilliance without disturbing settled sediment. Mouth-blown from fine lead-free crystal for unsurpassed radiance and clarity. Holds a standard 750ml bottle. Hand wash recommended. Sold individually. The original inspiration behind the Winewings Decanter. From Riedel since 1756.

Key Product Features

• Individually Mouth-Blown by Master Glassblowers — A Sculptural Masterpiece Designed in 2008: Every Swan decanter is individually mouth-blown by master glassblowers in Riedel's European workshops — its dramatically elongated neck, sweeping J-shaped silhouette, and wide horseshoe-shaped base shaped entirely by hand, meaning no two pieces are exactly alike in their fine details. A functional wine tool elevated to a genuine work of art.
• 23-5/8" Tall — Long Enough to Pour Across the Dinner Table: At 23-5/8" tall, the Swan's exquisite long neck reaches comfortably across a dinner table for effortless tableside service — a theatrical, unforgettable pour that turns every decanting moment into a performance and every wine into an occasion.
• Wide Opening for Easy Filling — Drip-Resistant Spout for a Clean, Precise Pour: The wide opening at the base of the neck allows easy, smooth transfer of wine from bottle to decanter without spilling, while the drip-resistant pour spout at the top ensures a clean, precise pour every time — dramatically proportioned on the outside, thoughtfully engineered on the inside.
• Maximizes Aeration for Young Wines & Controlled Pouring for Aged Wines: The Swan's wide, curved base maximizes the wine's surface area for generous aeration — helping young tannic reds breathe, develop, and integrate — while the elongated spout allows a slow, controlled pour for older wines that preserves clarity and brilliance without disturbing settled sediment. Suitable for wines of all ages.
• Fine Lead-Free Crystal — Hand Wash Recommended — The Original Swan: Mouth-blown from fine lead-free crystal for unsurpassed radiance and clarity. Holds a standard 750ml bottle. Hand wash recommended. The original Swan — the inspiration behind the Winewings Decanter — and one of the most beloved decanters in Riedel's history. Sold individually. From Riedel since 1756. Item 2007/02.