VAGNBYS 7-in-1 Wine Decanter, Aerator & Pourer With Filter, Matt Black

The cork comes out, the first glasses go round, and the evening begins. This matt black 7-in-1 wine decanter sits in the neck of the bottle and lets air into the wine as you pour, so every glass tastes smoother.

What sets it apart

From the first glass to the last, here is what it does.

• Lets air into the wine as you pour, so a young red tastes softer straight away, with no hour of waiting.
• Fits 99 percent of standard 750ml wine bottles, with a cork or a screw cap.
• Holds back the fine deposit an older bottle leaves behind, so only clear wine reaches the glass.
• Ends every pour without a drip, so no red runs down the label or onto the tablecloth.
• Pours whichever way you tip the bottle, so you can serve from wherever you stand.
• Hides the torn foil or the screw-cap thread, so the bottle looks neat on the table.
• Closes the bottle with its own cap when the evening ends, so you can finish it tomorrow.
• Won the Red Dot Award for product design in 2016, so the gift comes with a story to tell.

How it works

Wine tastes smoother once air reaches it. That is why people open a bottle an hour before dinner. With guests already at the table, that hour is hard to find.

This decanter gives the wine its air while you pour. Inside are seven small tubes that pull in air as the wine flows through, so the wine is ready the moment it reaches the glass.

A young red can leave your mouth feeling dry. Air takes that edge off and brings out the wine's aroma. The decanter works on white wine and on older reds too.

Who it suits

It is for people who open a bottle for friends more often than for a special occasion: the weekend host, the couple with a bottle open midweek, the one who lights the braai.

At a South African table the first bottle is often opened as people arrive, and the last glass is poured long after the food. Move the decanter from bottle to bottle, and the friend who arrives late gets the same smooth glass as the one who came early.

Why VAGNBYS

A wine tool should earn its place by being used every week, and that is how VAGNBYS designs.

Three generations of the Vagnby family bring Danish design to the way South Africans celebrate. From the Red Dot Award-winning 7-in-1 decanter, a pourer, filter and aerator in one, to sculptural carafes, wine tools and living accessories, VAGNBYS brings beauty and function to every occasion. Designed for sundowners, long Sunday lunches, evenings around the table and gifts that make an impression, each piece is made to be used, shared and enjoyed. Proudly supported in South Africa with local warranty. Enjoy the good life. Enjoy VAGNBYS.

You feel it in the decanter itself: light at 72g, and steady in the neck of the bottle.

What's in the box

1 x VAGNBYS 7-in-1 Wine Decanter with cap, matt black

Specifications

• Product: 7-in-1 wine decanter: aerator, filter, pourer and bottle cap in one
• Colour: Matt Black
• Materials: Stainless steel, TPR, PP and silicone, matt black
• Fit: Fits 99 percent of standard 750ml wine bottles, cork or screw cap
• Diameter: 42mm
• Height: 80mm including the cap
• Weight: 72g
• Care: Rinse under running water; no dish soap and no dishwasher
• Award: Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016, for the 7-in-1 design
• Design: Karina Mencke and Marcus Vagnby, Denmark
• Other colours: Silver and copper colour
• Item code: 409195
• Barcode: 4897032181885

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this wine decanter worth buying?

Yes, if you pour wine often and want it at its best without planning an hour ahead. It lets air into the wine, filters it and closes the bottle, all in one small piece, so there is nothing else to take out of the cupboard.

Will it fit my wine bottles?

It fits 99 percent of standard 750ml bottles, with a cork or a screw cap. It is 42mm across and 80mm tall with its cap. Half bottles and very wide necks are worth checking first.

How do I clean it?

Rinse it under running water after use and stand it up to dry. VAGNBYS says water only for this decanter: no dish soap and no dishwasher.

Can I leave it in the bottle overnight?

Yes. Put its cap on when you have finished pouring and stand the bottle upright, as VAGNBYS advises. The rest is ready for the next evening.

Is the matt black version the same decanter as the silver one?

Yes. It is the same 7-in-1 design that won the Red Dot Award for product design in 2016, here in matt black. It is also sold in silver and copper colour.

Give it to the friend who always arrives with a good red, and it will be on their table that same week. For a birthday or a year-end thank-you, it is a small present they will use every time they open a bottle.