The 7 Best Wine Decanters of 2020

There’s a good reason you’ll see a lot of wine decanters with a very similar shape—it works. The shape is perfect for moving the wine and for providing a large breathable surface in the container. This decanter is made from lead-free crystal, so you’ll never have to worry about impurities getting into your wine, and it’s hand-blown for that artisan feel.

The decanter holds 32 ounces, but the point isn’t to fill it—it should be filled so that the wine surface is at the wide point of the decanter, and that’s exactly what you’ll get with a standard 750ml bottle of wine. Not only does this look good at the table, but it’s easy to pour from, with a slanted top that minimizes drips, and a sturdy neck that’s easy to grasp. When serving is done, this is sturdy enough for cleaning in the dishwasher, but hand washing is recommended.

You might be familiar with the Rabbit name from their very popular corkscrews. Now that they’ve helped you open the bottle this decanting system will help you properly aerate and decant your wine. It includes a crystal decanter, a crystal wine spray funnel, and a sediment screen.

The operation is simple since all you do is pour. The funnel turns the wine into tiny droplets that spray down the sides of the decanter while picking up oxygen. It also makes an interesting presentation at the table. Meanwhile, the screen picks up any bits of sediment that might have escaped the bottle.​

The decanter should be hand washed to keep it looking its best, but the screen and funnel are dishwasher safe if you prefer.

Let’s face it, glassware can be delicate, and heavy decanters can slip and bump if you’re not careful. This decanter takes that into consideration​ and is designed to be one of the most break-resistant wine decanters you will find. Made from lead-free crystal glass, this is intended to resemble a swimming duck, and rests at an angle rather than upright, giving it a unique appearance. The long, graceful handle is easy to hold when pouring, and the end of the handle swoops elegantly over the top of the decanter to form a foot when it’s at rest.​

This would look unique and lovely as a centerpiece when filled with wine, or when stored in your china cabinet or wine bar.

Not the usual decanter shape, this evokes the elegant lines of a graceful, albeit headless, swan. Described as U-shaped, it has two open ends, so you can pour easily into the large opening and delicately serve from the small opening into a glass. The large middle section easily holds a full bottle of wine, with plenty of space to spare so the wine can breathe.

This is hand-blown from lead-free crystal and is designed for easy and drip-free pouring, and the design simply looks pretty at the table or behind your bar. Because of the shape, hand washing would be more efficient ​than using a dishwasher.

gBelieve it or not, the shape of your decanter can be chosen based on what types of wine you drink most often. Riedel, one of the top names in wine stemware and glassware has created a decanter that is suited for Merlot wines and they even have a Cabernet model as well. 

The simple design works with any type of glassware you have on your table and the shape of the decanter helps to let your wine bloom in just a few hours time. Of course, you can put other varietals of wine in here, and they also have a New York apple style that is more bulbous in shape. 

Reviews remark this is easy to clean (hand wash only), is great for one bottle of wine, and has a simple, yet elegant design that makes it an all-around fan favorite no matter your style. 

Strictly for decanting, although the wine will pick up some oxygen as you pour and while it rests, this decanter was made for elegant table settings and old-world charm. It’s made from 24 percent lead glass crystal that sparkles brilliantly, unlike less expensive cut glass. This heavy decanter uses a classic Irish design of wedges and diamonds and coordinates with other Godinger Dublin pieces, but it would also look good with many types of dinnerware or barware. This should be washed by hand to keep its brilliant appearance.​​